Shadowing Practice: PART 1 TEST 1 EST 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
1
answer sheet.
2
Now, part one will begin.
3
Number one.
4
Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
5
A. She's eating in a picnic area.
6
B. She's waiting in line at a food truck.
7
C. She's wiping off a bench.
8
D. She's throwing away a plate.
9
Number 2.
10
Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
11
A. The man is brushing snow off the roof of a car.
12
B. The man is standing in the snow beside a car.
13
C. The man is shoveling snow from a walkway.
14
D. The man is running through the snow.
15
Go on to the next page.
16
Number 3.
17
Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
18
A. Some workers are hanging art in a gallery.
19
B. Two of the people are having a conversation.
20
C. One of the men is rearranging cushions on a sofa.
21
D. One of the men is painting a picture.
22
Number 4.
23
Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
24
A. Vehicles are entering a parking garage.
25
B. Clothes hangers are scattered on the ground.
26
C. Empty racks are lined up next to a building.
27
D. Clothing is being displayed under a tent.
28
Number 5.
29
Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
30
A. Potted plants have been suspended from a ceiling.
31
B. Chairs have been stacked in front of an entryway.
32
C. A computer station has been set up on a desk.
33
D. A rug has been rolled up against a wall.
34
Number 6.
35
Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
36
A. One of the men is sweeping a patio.
37
B. One of the men is replacing some flooring.
38
C. A door has been taken off its frame.
39
d.
40
A light fixture has been left on the ground.

About This Lesson

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.