Shadowing Practice: Talking about Seasons | A1 English Conversations - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Today, our topic is very interesting.
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We talk about seasons and weather.
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There are four seasons in the year.
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Yes, there is summer, there is winter, there is spring, and there is autumn.
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Every season is different.
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The weather is different, the colours are different.
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That is true.
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Let's talk about summer first.
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Summer.
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I like summer.
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Why do you like summer?
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Because it is hot.
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The sun is big and yellow.
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It is sunny every day.
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Is there rain in summer?
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No, usually there is no rain.
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The sky is blue.
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It is very clear.
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What is a good place for summer?
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The beach is a good place.
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In summer, there are many people at the beach.
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Yes, there is sand and there is water.
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The water is blue and cool.
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It is nice because the air is hot.
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I understand, but I do not like the heat.
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I like winter.
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Winter.
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Is that very cold?
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Yes, it is very cold, but it is beautiful.
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Is there sun in winter?
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Sometimes it is sunny, but it is not hot.
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The air is cold and there is snow.
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I like snow.
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Snow is white.
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Yes.
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The world looks white in winter.
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There is snow on the houses.
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There is snow on the trees.
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Is there snow on the mountains?
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Yes.
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There are big white mountains.
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It is very quiet.
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Is there wind?
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Yes.
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Sometimes it is very windy.
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The wind is cold.
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OK.
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Summer is hot.
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Winter is cold.
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What about the other seasons?
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Let's talk about spring.
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Spring is a happy season.
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It is warm.
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It is not hot?
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No, it is not hot and it is not cold.
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It is warm.
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It is perfect.
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What do you see in spring?
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In spring, there is rain.
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Rain?
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I do not like rain.
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But the rain is good.
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Because of the rain, there are flowers.
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Ah, yes.
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There are many flowers.
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Red flowers, yellow flowers and purple flowers.
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And there are green trees.
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The park is very green in spring.
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Is there a park near your house?
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Yes, there is a big park.
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There are birds in the park too.
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That sounds nice.
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Green grass, beautiful flowers and singing birds.
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Yes, it is lovely.
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Now, what is the last season?
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The last season is autumn.
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Autumn is interesting.
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It is cool.
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Is it sunny?
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Sometimes, but it is often cloudy and windy.
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What about the colours?
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Spring is green.
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Is autumn green?
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No. Autumn is orange, yellow and brown.
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The trees change colour.
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Yes.
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The leaves are yellow and orange.
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And then, the leaves fall.
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There are leaves on the ground.
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There are many, many leaves on the ground.
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It is beautiful.
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So, we have four distinct seasons.
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Yes, summer is hot and sunny.
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Winter is cold and snowy.
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Spring is warm and green.
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And autumn is cool and windy.
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Which season is good for you?
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I think I like spring now.
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I like the flowers.
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I like winter.
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I like the snow.
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What about you?
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What is your favourite season?
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Please tell us in the comments, do you like the sun or the snow?

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Talking about Seasons | A1 English Conversations" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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 →