Shadowing Practice: STARTERS REVIEW 1: CAMBRIDGE STARTERS SPEAKING PRACTICE - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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EAA.
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Open to the world.
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Hello everybody, let's go first speaking for coming to the exam.
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Thank you.
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Hello Lucy, my name's Dolly.
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Hello Miss Dowling.
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Now, look at this.
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It's a nice day.
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Here is the lake.
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Where's the cat?
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Here is the cat.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Bye. Where are the windows?
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Now, look at this picture.
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We take the radio.
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Here is the radio.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Now put the radio under the sun.
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The radio is under the sun.
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Very good.
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- Yeah.
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which is the dress Here is the test.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Now put the dress between the house and the boat.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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The chest is between the house and the boat.
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No!
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Bye.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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What is it?
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It's a fish.
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What color is it?
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It's white and green.
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How many fish are there?
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There?
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Four fish.
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What's the dog doing?
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The dog is screaming.
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Tell me about a bat.
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The bag is blue.
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The bed is open and is behind the boy.
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What is it?
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It's a crocodile.
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Do you like crocodiles?
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No, I don't.
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It's so scary.
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What color is it?
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It's green.
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Thank you.
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What is it?
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It's an onion.
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Do you like onions?
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No, I don't.
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It's yucky!
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What do you have for breakfast?
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I have salad for breakfast.
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What is it?
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- It's a bus.
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Do you like going to school by bus?
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No, I don't.
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How do you go to school?
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And mom texted me to school on her mother back.
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Thank you.
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What's a day?
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- Their shoes. Are you wearing shoes?
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Yes, I am.
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What colors are your shoes?
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They're pink.
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Now Lucy, what games do you play?
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I'm going to a tennis.
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Where do you play games?
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I like them, let's go with my friends.
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Are your friends boys or girls?
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My friends, the boys and girls, Thank you Lucy.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye Miss Dolly.
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Thanks for watching the video.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Cambridge Starters Video?

If you’re prepping for the Cambridge Starters speaking exam, this video is a goldmine! It mirrors real exam scenarios—short, conversational exchanges about everyday objects, colors, and actions—so you can practice shadowspeak (repeating phrases aloud in real time) and build confidence. The simple, clear dialogue makes it easy to mimic pronunciation and rhythm, turning "I’m nervous" into "I’m ready!" Plus, it’s a quick win: 10 minutes of daily practice with this video will sharpen your ability to respond naturally, a key skill for the exam.

Grammar & Expressions in Context: Key Structures to Master

The video is packed with high-frequency phrases you’ll need. Let’s break down 3 must-know structures:

  • "Where is/are..." + prepositions: Phrases like "Where’s the cat?" and "Put the dress between the house and the boat" teach question formation and prepositions (in, on, under, between). These are essential for describing locations, a common Starters exam task.
  • "What is it?" + "It’s a...": This simple exchange ("What is it? It’s a crocodile") helps you name objects quickly. Practice shadowing these to nail fluency—you’ll use this in the exam’s "describe the picture" section.
  • "What color is it?" + "It’s...": The dialogue includes "What color is it? It’s white and green," which builds vocabulary for colors and adjective order. Repeat these phrases using the shadowing technique to make them second nature.

Common Pronunciation Traps to Watch For

Even simple words can trip you up! In the video, listen closely to:

  • "Crocodile": It’s easy to rush this word—break it into "croc-o-dile" and practice stressing the first syllable. Use a shadowing site to compare your pronunciation to the speaker’s.
  • "Between": The "ee" sound can sound like "ih" if you’re not careful. Repeat "between the house and the boat" slowly, focusing on the long "ee" to avoid mistakes.
  • "Screaming": The speaker says "The dog is screaming"—don’t mix up "screaming" with "sleeping"! Shadow this phrase to hear the difference in vowel sounds. A good shadow speech practice will help you catch these nuances.

Remember, the shadowing technique—repeating phrases immediately after the speaker—is the best way to fix these traps. Use the video as your shadowing site and pause, rewind, and repeat until it feels natural. You’ve got this!

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 →