Pronunciation Practice - Shadowing

Play the audio below with short pauses. As you listen, repeat what you hear.

Easy - Read as you listen and repeat.

Hard - Do not read as you listen and repeat (Recommended).

Conversation #1

Man: Where are you?

Woman: I'm working inside. I am writing a letter to my friend. I'm telling him about my life and my new job.

Man: Are you using the computer?

Woman: I am not using the computer because I like to handwrite letters. My hand is getting tired though.

Conversation #2

Man: Where is Mary.

Woman: Mary is cooking in the kitchen. She is chopping up some vegetables because she's making a vegetable soup. 

Man: How is she making it?

Woman: She is reading a recipe and following the instructions inside. She is enjoying herself. 

Conversation #3

Man: What is Bob doing?

Woman: Bob is working on his car. He's giving it a tune-up. He's changing the oil and checking all parts of the car.

Man: But he is not working, he's just standing there.

Woman: He is taking his time because he wants to do the job right. He is listening to the radio as he works.

Conversation #4

Man: Where are the twins?

Woman: They're playing outside. They are playing soccer with their friends. They are using the front lawn as a soccer pitch.

Man: Are they having fun?

Woman: They are having a lot of fun. They are exercising so they are burning lots of energy. I think they are trying to lose weight.