Shadowing Practice: Who is in your new class? – A1 English Listening Test - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, Anna.
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Hi, Anna.
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How are you today?
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I'm good.
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Thank you.
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How are you, Ben?
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I'm fine.
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So, tell me, how is your new Japanese class?
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Oh, it's great.
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We are a small group of eight.
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Nice.
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And who is the teacher?
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His name is Mr. Tanaka.
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He is from Japan.
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And he's a fantastic teacher.
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He's 45 years old, and he's very kind and funny.
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He loves music, and he sometimes plays the guitar in class to teach us some easy Japanese songs.
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Does he speak English well?
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Yes, he speaks perfect English.
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His wife and kids are American,
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and he can speak Spanish too.
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That sounds interesting.
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And the other students?
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Some students are American, and a few are from other countries.
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Please tell me about them.
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One of the students is Maria.
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She's from Mexico.
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She's 20 years old.
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She's a university student here in the United States.
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She likes dancing and music.
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Oh, I see.
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The second student is Paul.
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He is from Canada.
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He is 30 years old.
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He is a waiter.
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He likes football and video games.
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He wants to learn Japanese because his girlfriend's parents are from Japan.
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Nice.
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Who else?
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The third student is Sylvie.
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She is from France and she is 25 years old.
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She's a nurse here in the United States.
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She loves anime and everything about Japan and she wants to travel there one day.
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And the next one?
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The fourth student is John.
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He's from England, he's 67,
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and he's in the United States this year because his son works here.
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Why does he want to learn Japanese?
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I'm not sure.
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I think he just loves to learn new things, I guess.
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What about the other students?
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The last two students are a mother and daughter.
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The mother's name is Mrs. Lee.
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She is from Korea.
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She is 48 years old.
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She is a teacher and she loves languages.
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She and her husband both work in the United States.
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Their daughter was born here.
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What's the daughter's name?
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The daughter's name is Minji.
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She's 16.
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She's in high school and she can speak English and Korean and now a little Japanese.
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She loves this course and Mr. Tanaka.
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Are there any other international students?
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No, all the other students are American.
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Well, you have a very international class.
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Yeah, I really like it.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by examining a conversation about students in a new Japanese class. Through this dialogue, you will learn how to introduce people, describe their backgrounds, and discuss their interests. This practical scenario will help you improve your conversational abilities and enhance your understanding of diverse cultural contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Fantastic teacher: A great instructor who is effective and engaging.
  • University student: A person who is enrolled in a college or university.
  • Plays the guitar: To perform music using a guitar, often associated with leisure or personalized instruction.
  • Dancing and music: Activities that involve rhythm and expression, popular among many cultures.
  • Loves anime: A fondness for Japanese animated shows, commonly appreciated by fans globally.
  • To learn new things: A desire for knowledge and self-improvement, a valuable trait at any age.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using a shadowing approach. Shadow speech is when you listen and repeat what you hear in real-time. This method is especially beneficial for practicing pronunciation and enhancing fluency in conversation. Here are some specific tips for this exercise:

  • Adjust the video speed: If the conversation feels too fast, use the playback settings to slow it down. This will allow you to catch every detail without losing context.
  • Focus on tone: Listen carefully to the speakers’ intonations and emotions. Try to mimic their expressions and enthusiasm, as these nuances are crucial in natural conversation.
  • Use a shadowing app: Engage with apps that facilitate shadowing practice. They often allow you to loop sections of audio, making it easier to practice difficult phrases.
  • Repeat in pairs: After mastering single sentences, begin practicing them in pairs with a partner or through a shadowing site that connects you with other learners.
  • Record yourself: To track your progress, record your shadowing attempts and compare them to the original audio. This will help you identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and pacing.

By applying these techniques consistently, you can enhance your speaking skills, which will be especially beneficial if you're preparing for the IELTS speaking practice or wish to communicate confidently with others. Enjoy learning English with YouTube!

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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