Shadowing Practice: Starters 3 - Test 2 - Part 4 (2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 4.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Look at this picture.
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It's a kitchen.
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Yes.
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Please can I colour the bananas?
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Yes.
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There's a banana next to the radio.
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Colour that one purple.
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A purple banana next to the radio?
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Can you see the purple banana next to the radio?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour.
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One.
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Now, there's a banana under the chair.
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Yes, I can see it.
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Colour it pink.
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OK, the banana under the chair.
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I'm colouring it pink.
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That's right.
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Two.
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Can you see the banana between the apple and the pear?
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Yes.
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Colour it blue.
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The banana between the apple and the pear.
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That's good.
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I'm colouring it blue.
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Three.
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The cat's got a banana.
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Can you see it?
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Yes, it's eating it.
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Colour that banana red.
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OK.
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The banana in the cat's mouth.
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It's red.
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Four.
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Now the banana on the table.
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Can I colour it orange?
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Yes.
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OK, an orange banana on the table
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Five And now look at the flowers Yes, there's a banana next to them That's right.
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The banana next to the flowers.
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Colour it green.
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OK.
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It's green.
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Good.
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Part 4.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Look at this picture.
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It's a kitchen.
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Yes.
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Please can I colour the bananas?
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Yes.
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There's a banana next to the radio.
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Colour that one purple.
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A purple banana next to the radio.
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Can you see the purple banana next to the radio?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour.
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One.
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Now, there's a banana under the chair.
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Yes, I can see it.
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Colour it pink.
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OK.
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The banana under the chair.
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I'm colouring it pink.
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That's right.
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Two.
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Can you see the banana between the apple and the pear?
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Yes.
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Colour it blue.
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The banana between the apple and the pear That's good.
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I'm colouring it blue.
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Three.
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The cat's got a banana.
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Can you see it?
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Yes, it's eating it.
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Colour that banana red.
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OK.
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The banana in the cat's mouth.
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It's red.
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Four.
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Now the banana on the table.
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Can I colour it orange?
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Yes.
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OK, an orange banana on the table
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Five And now look at the flowers Yes, there's a banana next to them That's right.
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The banana next to the flowers.
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Colour it green.
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OK.
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It's green.
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Good.
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Who Is This Video For?

This video is perfect for beginner to intermediate English learners aiming to build foundational listening and speaking skills. Whether you’re practicing for daily conversations or prepping for IELTS speaking practice, the simple, repetitive dialogue makes it ideal for shadowing—also called "shadowspeak" or "shadow speak"—a technique where you mimic the speaker’s tone and rhythm. It’s a great fit for those who want to learn English with YouTube, as the visual cues (like the kitchen scene) help connect words to real-life objects.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

The conversation is packed with practical phrases. "Next to," "under," "between," and "on" are essential prepositions for describing locations—master these, and you’ll easily talk about where things are. "Can you see it?" and "That's right" are natural for checking understanding, while "I'm colouring it" shows present continuous tense in action. Even "the cat's got a banana" is a fun, memorable way to learn possessive forms. These aren’t just words—they’re building blocks for clear communication.

How to Get the Accent Right

To improve English pronunciation with this video, focus on the speaker’s slow, clear pace. Notice how "banana" is pronounced with three syllables: "buh-NAH-nuh"—not "buh-NAY-nuh." The rising intonation in questions like "Can you see the purple banana next to the radio?" is key for sounding natural. Try shadowing: pause the video, repeat each line, and match the stress on words like "PURPLE" or "PINK." This isn’t just about copying—it’s about training your mouth to move like a native. For extra practice, record yourself and compare it to the speaker. Over time, you’ll notice your rhythm and intonation improving, making IELTS speaking practice or daily chats feel easier.

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 →