Shadowing Practice: Speaking Test - KET TEST - Anh Thu / Thanh Truc - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Okay, what's your name?
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My name is Pikachu.
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You can call me Thu.
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What's your name?
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My name is Chu.
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How old are you?
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I'm 13 years old.
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Where do you come from?
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I come from Vietnam.
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Where do you live?
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I live in Song Thu Thuong, Hong Kong District.
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And how old are you?
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I'm 14 years old.
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Where do you come from?
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I come from Vietnam.
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And where do you live?
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I live in Hong Kong District, Ho Chi Minh City.
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What subject do you like best?
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I like English best because I study to go to America and study in it.
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What clothes do you wear to school?
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I usually wear uniform like shirt and jeans to school.
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What time do you finish school?
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It's about 5 o'clock.
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What do you eat after school?
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I always eat toast or rice.
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Please tell me something about the homework you have to do.
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I usually have a few homework, but I do math more because it's very important.
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I know I do math very bad.
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Who do you live with?
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I live with my family.
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They are my father, mother and my little sister.
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How many bedrooms are there in your house?
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There are two bedrooms in my house.
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Where do you watch TV at home?
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I usually watch TV in my living room or in my bedroom.
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What's your favorite room in your house?
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My favorite room is bedroom because I usually play games or with book in it.
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Please tell me what you like doing at home.
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I like drawing or playing video games with my sister or playing with my pet, a dog.
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Okay, let's go to part 2.
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Here are pictures that show different hobbies.
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Do you like these different hobbies?
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Say why or why not.
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Pikachu, do you want to say first?
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Yes, I like playing room because it makes me feel very relaxed.
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I play it with my friends in the library in my school.
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How about you?
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I don't like it but I prefer drawing because I have a talent of it and I can draw many beautiful pictures.
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Do you like it?
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I like it too but I think reading books is suitable for me.
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It helps me to improve my vocabulary.
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I usually read it to do my homework.
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Do you agree with me?
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I agree with you, but I don't like doing outdoor activities.
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I prefer indoor activities like playing video games.
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I always spend most of my time playing games with my sister.
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What do you think?
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I very like playing video games with my sister too.
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But I think footballing is very interesting more.
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I play it to protect my health or growing to thorn.
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It helps me to have a strong leg.
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Okay, that's fine.
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Do you think playing an instrument is difficult?
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I think it's very difficult because you need to study many cues to play it.
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and you need to spend a lot of time.
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Do you think painting is easy?
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Yes, but you have a lot of...
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you need...
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I think painting is very easy because it needs to draw and paint.
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Sometimes it can make me relax more and I think it's very easy.
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Which of these hobbies do you like best?
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I like playing video games best because I can play many types of games like action or romance.
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And you, which of these hobbies do you like best?
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I like reading books best because I usually use it for my homework or in my free time.
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I can read it a lot every day.
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Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people?
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I prefer to spend my time with my sister
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because my sister is very fun and we can save a lot of memories together.
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Which is more fun, playing sports or watching sports?
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I think playing sports is more fun
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because it helps me to protect my health and it improves my health
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or it makes me have a strong arm or leg very much.
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Okay, finished.
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Goodbye.
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See you.
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Everyday English in Action: A Teenage Conversation Breakdown

The video features a casual dialogue between two teenagers, Thu and Chu, sharing details about their lives—from ages and hometowns to hobbies and school routines. This relatable exchange is perfect for english speaking practice, as it mirrors real-life conversations you’d have with peers, making it easy to connect with and learn from.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

Extract key phrases from the conversation to boost your everyday speech:

  • “You can call me…” – A friendly way to share a nickname, great for introductions.
  • “I like… best because…” – Explain preferences clearly, like when talking about favorite subjects.
  • “I usually wear… to school” – Describe daily habits, useful for discussing routines.
  • “Please tell me something about…” – Ask open-ended questions to keep conversations flowing.
  • “I prefer… because I have a talent for it” – Compare hobbies and highlight skills naturally.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video

Want to master the dialogue using shadow speech? Follow these simple steps:

1. Listen and Identify Pauses

The conversation has short pauses between questions and answers—note these to mimic the natural rhythm. Pause the video after each line to practice repeating it aloud.

2. Focus on Intonation

Notice how the speakers rise their voices when asking questions (e.g., “Where do you live?”) and lower them when stating facts. Copying this intonation will make your speech sound more natural.

3. Use a shadowing app for Precision

Apps like shadowspeak let you slow down the audio and record yourself. Compare your recording to the video to check for clarity and pace.

4. Practice with a Partner

Role-play as Thu or Chu with a friend. This helps you get comfortable responding in real time, a key skill for IELTS speaking practice too!

5. Repeat Daily for 10 Minutes

Consistency is key. Spend 10 minutes daily shadowing the dialogue, and you’ll soon notice your confidence and fluency improve.

Whether you’re prepping for a test or just want to chat more smoothly, this video is a goldmine for practical English. Grab your phone, open a shadowing app, and start practicing today—your next conversation will thank you!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →