Shadowing Practice: Succeed in starters test 1 part 1 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, this is the Cambridge English Starters Listening Test 1.
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you Part 1.
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Look at part one.
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Now look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Here's a photo of me and my friends, Miss Brown.
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Oh yes!
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Who's that?
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The boy with the ball?
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His name's Nick.
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He's kicking a ball.
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Nick loves football.
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That's good.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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One.
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There are two girls here One is standing and one is sitting on the street.
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Who's the girl in the brown boots?
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Is she wearing a red dress?
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Yes, she is.
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This is Alice.
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She's very nice.
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Two.
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And the girl next to Alice is Jill.
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Is Jill reading a book?
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Yes, she loves reading.
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So do I.
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3. that's a beautiful dog yes that's tom's dog Is Tom sitting next to the dog?
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Yes, that's right.
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He's looking at him.
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4. Who's the boy with the skateboard?
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Is this boy wearing a hat?
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Yes.
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That's my friend Dan.
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Skateboarding is Dan's favourite hobby.
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5. And what's the boy's name?
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He's running.
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Has he got black hair or brown hair?
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Oh, he's got black hair.
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His name's Matt.
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Matt is very funny.
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Now listen to part one again.
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One.
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There are two girls here.
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One is standing and one is sitting on the street.
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Who's the girl in the brown boots?
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Is she wearing a red dress?
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Yes, she is.
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This is Alice.
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She's very nice.
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2. And the girl next to Alice is Jill.
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Is Jill reading a book?
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Yes, she loves reading.
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So do I.
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3. That's a beautiful dog.
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Yes, that's Tom's dog.
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Is Tom sitting next to the dog?
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Yes, that's right.
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He's looking at him.
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4. Who's the boy with the skateboard?
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Is this boy wearing a hat?
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Yes.
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That's my friend Dan.
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Skateboarding is Dan's favourite hobby.
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5. And what's the boy's name?
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He's running!
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Has he got black hair or brown hair?
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Oh, he's got black hair.
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His name's Matt.
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Matt is very funny.
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That is the end of part one.
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Part 2.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and write a name or a number.
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There are two examples.
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Hello Tom, is that your robot?
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Yes, his name is Alex, it's my favourite toy.
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Can you spell his name?
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Yes I can.
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It's A -L -E -X.
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How old are you, Tom?
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I'm ten.
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Ten?
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That's right.
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Can you see the answers?
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Now you listen and write a name or number.
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One.
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And how old is your robot?
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He's three years old.
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Sorry, how old is Alex?
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Three.
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you Thank you.
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you you you you you 2.
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Have you got a sister?
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Yes, her name is Lucy.
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Is that L -U -C -Y?
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That's right.
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3. Have you got many friends at school?
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Yes, lots.
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I have 8 friends.
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Eight That is a lot!
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Yes, it's nice to have good friends.
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4. Has Alex got a friend?
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Yes, his friend's name is Sue.
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How do you spell that?
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S -U -E 5.
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What can Alex do?
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He can write numbers.
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How many numbers can he write?
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15. Sorry, 15?
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That's right.
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Now listen to part two again.
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One.
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And how old is your robot?
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He's three years old.
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Sorry?
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How old is Alex?
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Three Thank you.
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you 2.
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Have you got a sister?
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Yes, her name is Lucy.
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Is that L -U -C -Y?
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That's right.
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you you 3.
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Have you got many friends at school?
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Yes, lots.
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I have eight friends.
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Eight That is a lot.
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Yes, it's nice to have good friends.
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you you 4.
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Has Alex got a friend?
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Yes, his friend's name is Sue.
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How do you spell that?
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S -U -E you Thank you.
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Thank you.
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5. What can Alex do?
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He can write numbers.
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How many numbers can he write?
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Fifteen.
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Sorry?
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Fifteen?
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That's right.
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That is the end of part two.
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Speaking Goals for This Clip

This video targets fluency in describing people and actions, a key milestone for beginners and those prepping for IELTS speaking practice. By mimicking the clear, conversational tone of the dialogue, you’ll learn to structure simple descriptions—like identifying people by their clothes or hobbies—without hesitation. It’s perfect for learn English with YouTube since the slow, repetitive speech makes it easy to follow along, even for new learners.

Phrase Bank

  • “The boy with the ball” – Use to describe someone by their belongings.
  • “Is she wearing a red dress?” – A common question for identifying clothing.
  • “Skateboarding is Dan's favourite hobby” – A natural way to state preferences.
  • “He's got black hair” – Simple phrasing for describing appearance.
  • “So do I” – A short, useful response to agree with someone.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The video focuses on shadowing—repeating speech immediately after the speaker—to improve rhythm and pronunciation. Many learners struggle with linking words like “is she” or “he's got,” but the dialogue’s slow pace lets you practice blending these sounds smoothly. Use a shadowing app or shadowing site to record yourself and compare. For extra practice, try shadow speak techniques: pause the video, repeat the line, then play it back to check your timing. This method works for all levels, from starters to those refining IELTS speaking practice skills. Remember, consistency is key—even 5 minutes a day with this video (or similar YouTube content) will boost your fluency.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formloves reading
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowis standing

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 →