Shadowing Practice: What's Your ENGLISH Level ? Take This Test! (2026 Edition) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What is your English level right now?
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Let's find out!
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In this video, I'm going to ask you 30 questions.
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Keep track of how many you answer correctly, because by the end, you'll know your CEFR English level from beginner to advanced.
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Let's get started!
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The first 10 questions are beginner level.
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For each question, you'll see three sentences.
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Choose the one that is grammatically correct.
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Ready?
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Question 1.
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Catherine don't like spicy food.
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Catherine isn't like spicy food.
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Catherine doesn't like spicy food.
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The correct answer is, Catherine doesn't like spicy food.
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Question 2.
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This car is bigger than that one.
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This car is more big than that one.
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This car is the biggest that one.
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The correct answer is this car is bigger than that one.
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Question 3 Alex has a meeting on Monday.
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Alex has a meeting on Monday.
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Alex has a meeting at Monday.
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The correct answer is Alex has a meeting on Monday.
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Question 4 Leo bought an umbrella.
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Leo bought an umbrella.
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Leo bought umbrella.
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The correct answer is Leo bought an umbrella.
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Question 5.
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I think it rains tonight.
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I think it will rain tonight.
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I think it is raining tonight.
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The correct answer is I think it will rain tonight.
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Question 6.
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That backpack is mine.
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That backpack is the me.
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That backpack is mine.
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The correct answer is, That backpack is mine.
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Question 7.
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Did you watch the movie yesterday?
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Did you watch the movie yesterday?
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Have you watched the movie yesterday?
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The correct answer is, did you watch the movie yesterday?
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Question 8.
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There is some rice in the bowl.
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There are some rices in the bowl.
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There is many rice in the bowl.
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The correct answer is, there is some rice in the bowl.
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Question 9.
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Him called she last night.
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He called her last night.
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Her called him last night.
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The correct answer is, he called her last night.
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Question 10.
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They have studied English for five years.
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They have studied English since five years.
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They have studied English from five years.
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The correct answer is they have studied English for five years.
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Congratulations, you've now finished the beginner section of the test.
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If you got seven or more correct, you're likely A1.
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If you got nine or more, you're at least A2.
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Let's continue.
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The next 10 questions are intermediate level.
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Question 1.
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You have must to complete your homework.
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You must completing your homework.
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You must complete your homework.
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The correct answer is, you must complete your homework.
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Question 2.
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Lena never gives attention in class.
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Lena never pays attention in class Lena never throws attention in class The correct answer is Lena never pays attention in class
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Question 3 Have you ever visited Europe?
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Did you ever visited Europe?
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Have you ever visited Europe?
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The correct answer is, have you ever visited Europe?
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Question 4.
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If we leave early, we'd arrive on time.
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If we leave early, we'll arrive on time.
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If we leave early, we'd have arrived on time.
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The correct answer, if we leave early, we'll arrive on time.
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Question 5 Emma speaks English fluent than her brother
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Emma speaks English more fluently than her brother The correct answer is Emma speaks English more fluently than her brother Question 6
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To read books is my favorite hobby.
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Reading books is my favorite hobby.
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To reading books is my favorite hobby.
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The correct answer is, reading books is my favorite hobby.
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Question 7.
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My partner hardly never eats meat.
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My partner never hardly eats meat.
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My partner hardly ever eats meat.
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The correct answer is my partner hardly ever eats meat.
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Question 8 Alex often forgets to lock the door.
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Alex often forgets locking the door.
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Alex often forgets to locking the door door.
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The correct answer is Alex often forgets to lock the door.
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Question 9.
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Daniel should have tell his parents sooner.
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Daniel should have been telling his parents sooner.
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Daniel should have told his parents sooner.
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The correct answer is Daniel should have told his parents sooner.
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Question 10.
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Could you give me a lift to the station?
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Could you give me to the station a lift?
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Could you give me a lift at the station?
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The correct answer is, could you give me a lift to the station?
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Great job, you've now completed the intermediate section.
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If you got seven or more correct, you're likely B1.
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If you got nine
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or more correct you're likely b2 now let's move to the
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final section these last 10 questions are advanced level question one
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it's freezing outside isn't it it's freezing outside isn't he it
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freezing outside isn't it the correct answer is it's freezing outside
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isn't it question two the author's explanation was deliberately leaving readers to draw their own conclusions obvious ambiguous clear
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the correct answer is ambiguous question three by this time next
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year she at her new job for five years will have been working will work worked The correct answer is,
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will have been working.
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Question 4.
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Amelia's dream of becoming a singer never quite.
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Turned up.
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Panned out.
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Kicked off.
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The correct answer is, panned out.
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Question 5.
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To have wasted two hours, Mike finally started his essay.
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He had wasted two hours, Mike finally started his essay.
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Having wasted two hours, Mike finally started his essay.
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The correct answer is, having wasted two hours, Mike finally started his essay.
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Question six.
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The guide suggests booking your tickets at least three months.
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Ego In advance Beforehand The correct answer is In advance
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Question 7 Jordan is such an inspiring individual Jordan is such inspiring an individual Jordan is so an inspiring individual
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The correct answer is Jordan is such an inspiring individual Question 8 After reviewing the evidence,
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the manager asked the team Decision Report Verdict
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The correct answer is decision Question 9 When Liam received the promotion, he was absolutely asio.
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Ecstatic Annoyed Confused The correct answer, ecstatic.
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Question 10 No matter how difficult the project appears,
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keep in mind that you are beats Confident Unprepared Careless The correct answer is confident.
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Congratulations!
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You've successfully completed the advanced level.
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If you got 7 or more correct, you're likely C1.
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If you got 9 or more, you're probably C2.
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Great job for completing the test.
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If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone learning English.
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Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “What's Your ENGLISH Level ? Take This Test!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: correct, answer, English, Alex, forget. This video has 143 sentences and 1045 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:52. The speaker talks slowly, about 96 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| backpack noun | /ˈbæk.pæk/ | A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when… |
| spicy adjective | /ˈspaɪsi/ | Of, pertaining to, or containing spice. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| hobby noun | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time. |
| inspire verb | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by… |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| essay noun | /ˈɛs.eɪ/ | A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| ecstatic adjective | /ɛkˈstætɪk/ | Feeling or characterized by ecstasy. |
| fluently adverb | In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language. | |
| ambiguous adjective | /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ | Open to multiple interpretations. |
| intermediate adjective | /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ | Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range. |
| grammatically adverb | In a grammatical manner. | |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| kick off verb | To make the first kick in a game or part of a game. |
| turn up verb | To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you watch the movie yesterday?
- Have you watched the movie yesterday?
- Could you give me a lift to the station?
- Could you give me to the station a lift?
- Could you give me a lift at the station?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If we leave early, we'd arrive · If we leave early, we'll arrive |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you watched · have studied · you've now finished |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should have |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | bigger than · more big than · more fluently than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, isn't, you've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/, intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like backpack, spicy, umbrella.
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.