Shadowing Practice: A1/A2 Beginner English Listening Practice - Travel - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Travelling is my favourite thing to do when I am on holiday.
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I love to experience new places, cultures and people.
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When I am planning my travel,
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the first thing that I have to think about is where I want to go, my destination.
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After choosing my destination, I book my flight or train ticket.
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If it is too expensive, I always change my destination to a similar one.
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When I have booked my flight, I start to look at hotels and apartments.
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I also find attractions and restaurants that are near where I am going to stay.
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If I see that my accommodation, which is where I am staying,
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is far from the city or town centre, I will choose one that is nearer.
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I don't want to spend all my holidays walking to and from my hotel.
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Once I have booked my holiday, I can pack my bags a few days before.
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I always make sure to check that I have everything I need like my passport,
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tickets and cash.
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I prefer to use cash on holiday instead of my debit card if I am travelling to a country
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that has a different currency.
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In England, we use pounds.
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Then it is time to go to the airport or train station.
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When I arrive, I am usually excited but nervous.
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I always get to the airport early and go through security and passport control quickly.
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There are some machines to check in before you board your flight.
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During the journey, I usually sit back and relax.
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I don't like taking off, but when we are in the air, I can relax.
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I don't like to talk to other travellers when I am travelling by plane.
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I prefer to watch a film or listen to music.
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When I arrive at my destination, I go directly to my hotel or apartment and check in.
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I don't like walking around with my heavy bags or suitcases.
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After I check in, I go to my room, have a shower and leave my suitcases there.
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Then I am free to discover the city or the town.
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I don't like to sign up to guided tours.
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I prefer to hire a bike or walk around the city on my own.
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I usually meet other tourists while I am sightseeing.
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I sometimes even make new friends.
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It is easier when you are from the same country,
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because you can speak the same language.
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But I am lucky that I can speak English, because that means I can talk to a lot of people.
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I always take photos of the famous monuments, but I don't like taking selfies.
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I'm thinking about backpacking around Europe on my next trip.
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I would only take a backpack.
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I wouldn't take any suitcases.
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People usually travel around Europe by train on this type of holiday because it is cheaper.
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But I think that I could go by train, bus or plane.
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Now let's answer some questions about this video.
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You can write your answers in the comment section and I can correct them.
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What don't I like to do on holiday?
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Why do I go directly to the hotel when I arrive?
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What are my plans for my next trip?
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Remember to write the answers to the questions in the comments section.
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Please subscribe and like this video if you enjoyed it and I'll see you in another video.
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Bye!

What Speaking Skills Will You Build with This Video?

This A1/A2 listening practice video is perfect for beginners aiming to boost their language learning journey, especially for real-life travel scenarios. It targets fluency in describing travel plans, preferences, and routines—key milestones for everyday communication. By following the dialogue, you’ll learn to structure simple sentences about booking trips, packing, and exploring new places, which are essential for speaking practice in real-world situations.

Phrase Bank: Travel Vocabulary You Can Use Today

  • "I love to experience new places, cultures and people."
  • "After choosing my destination, I book my flight or train ticket."
  • "I prefer to use cash on holiday instead of my debit card."
  • "I don't like to sign up to guided tours—I prefer to hire a bike."
  • "I'm thinking about backpacking around Europe on my next trip."

These phrases are reusable for talking about your own travel experiences. Try saying them out loud—they’re great for shadowing technique practice (repeating after the speaker to mimic rhythm and tone).

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation and Rhythm Tips

The video helps with two common beginner challenges: pronunciation practice of travel terms (like "accommodation" and "passport control") and natural speech rhythm. Notice how the speaker pauses between steps ("After I check in, I go to my room...")—this flow is key to sounding fluent. Practice shadowing the dialogue to copy these pauses and stress patterns. Also, pay attention to short forms like "I don't" and "I'm"—using them makes your speech sound more natural, not just correct.

Ready to test your skills? The video asks: What don't the speaker like to do on holiday? Why go directly to the hotel? What are their next trip plans? Try answering aloud before checking—this is how you turn listening practice into real speaking practice!

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