Shadowing Practice: Study English online (B1). Preliminary English Test (PET) Listening Book 6 : Test 2 part 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Now turn to part three.
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Questions 14 to 19.
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You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a singing course she attended.
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For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
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You now have 20 seconds to look at part 3.
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Now we are ready to start.
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Listen carefully.
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You will hear the recording twice.
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I've just come back from a short music course called Singing for Beginners.
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It was at Brownstoke College, which is just to the north of London.
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A woman called Lena Phipps runs these three -day courses for people with no previous experience of singing.
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Lena used to be an opera singer, but no longer appears on the stage.
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Nowadays she occasionally sings in jazz clubs but spends most of her time teaching.
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She was excellent.
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There were only nine of us on the course I attended, five men and four women, and Lina never takes more than ten students on a course.
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This means that everyone has lots of attention and plenty of opportunity to sing.
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We were all very nervous at the beginning, but every class begins with some exercises to help students relax.
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These are followed by warm -up exercises to improve the quality of the voice.
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During the three days, students learn around 20 songs in a variety of different styles, depending on the interests of the class members.
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There are classical and modern songs, including pop songs.
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By the last day, everyone was confident enough to perform their favourite song on their own.
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I would really recommend this course.
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Brownstow College is an old building surrounded by a beautiful garden.
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Accommodation is very comfortable, the single and twin rooms are clean and warm, and three meals a day are included in the cost: a cooked breakfast,
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lunch and an evening meal.
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The lunch is very good and the salads can be recommended.
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Courses begin on the last Tuesday of the month, so the next one begins on the 24th of September and continues until Thursday the 26th of September.
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I would advise you to reserve a place early because it's certain to be very popular.
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Now listen again.
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I've just come back from a short music course called Singing for Beginners.
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It was at Brownstoke College, which is just to the north of London.
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A woman called Lena Phipps runs these three -day courses for people with no previous experience of singing.
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Lena used to be an opera singer, but no longer appears on the stage.
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Nowadays she occasionally sings in jazz clubs but spends most of her time teaching.
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She was excellent.
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There were only nine of us on the course I attended, five men and four women, and Lina never takes more than ten students on a course.
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This means that everyone has lots of attention and plenty of opportunity to sing.
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We were all very nervous at the beginning, but every class begins with some exercises to help students relax.
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These are followed by warm -up exercises to improve the quality of the voice.
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During the three days, students learn around 20 songs in a variety of different styles, depending on the interests of the class members.
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There are classical and modern songs, including pop songs.
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By the last day, everyone was confident enough to perform their favourite song on their own.
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I would really recommend this course.
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Brownstow College is an old building surrounded by a beautiful garden.
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Accommodation is very comfortable, the single and twin rooms are clean and warm, and three meals a day are included in the cost: a cooked breakfast,
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lunch and an evening meal.
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The lunch is very good and the salads can be recommended.
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Courses begin on the last Tuesday of the month, so the next one begins on the 24th of September and continues until Thursday the 26th of September.
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I would advise you to reserve a place early because it's certain to be very popular.
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That is the end of part three.

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Who Is This Video For?

This video is perfect for B1-level English learners prepping for the PET Listening test, or anyone aiming to boost their listening comprehension and speaking skills. It’s ideal for those practicing shadow speak (repeating audio in real time) to improve fluency, as the clear, conversational tone makes it easy to follow. Even if you’re targeting IELTS speaking practice, the natural dialogue helps build familiarity with everyday pronunciation and pacing.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

  • Previous experience: Prior knowledge or practice (e.g., "I have no previous experience with singing").
  • Warm-up exercises: Activities to prepare the body or voice (e.g., "We do warm-up exercises before class").
  • Reserve a place: Book in advance (e.g., "Reserve a place early to avoid missing out").
  • Variety of styles: Diverse types (e.g., "She sings a variety of styles, from jazz to pop").

How to Get the Accent Right

To nail the speaker’s pronunciation, focus on two key areas. First, improve English pronunciation by mimicking the stress in words like "accommodation" (a-COM-mo-DA-tion) and "recommend" (rec-OM-mend). Second, practice shadowspeaks by pausing the video and repeating phrases like "surrounded by a beautiful garden" to match the natural rhythm. Notice how the speaker shortens "it’s" to "it’s" and links "lots of attention" smoothly—these small details make your speech sound more native. For shadow speech practice, replay the section about the course schedule ("Courses begin on the last Tuesday...") to master the clear, steady pace, which is crucial for IELTS speaking fluency.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
“Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer trueused to be
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare followed · are included · can be recommended
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've just come
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingCollege, which is

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.

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