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

Woman: Will you be home tonight?

Man: I should, why?

Woman: I need to ask you a few questions.

Man: OK, I’ll be up late so call anytime.

Woman: OK, I’ll call you around 9ish.

Man: I’ll be waiting.

Woman: Great. I promise I won’t take up much of your time.

Man: No worries. I got all the time in the world.

Woman Great. I’ll talk to you later then.

Man: Yep, see you then.

Conversation 2

Woman: I am sorry to hear the news.

Man: It’s OK. I saw it coming.

Woman: What will you do?

Man: I’m not sure. I think I’ll just take some time off and take it easy for awhile.

Woman: That’s sounds like a good plan.

Man: Well, I guess all good things come to an end.

Woman: They do. Nothing lasts forever.

Man: True, but I’ll miss this place.

Woman: And we’ll miss you. And you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Man: I hope so!

Conversation 3

Woman: It looks like it will rain this weekend.

Man: Oh no, now we can’t go hiking.

Woman: I’ll call everyone and postpone it until next week.

Man: What about the dinner we planned afterwards?

Woman: We can move it back to next week.

Man: OK, I’ll call the restaurant and cancel the reservation.

Woman: Thanks.

Conversation 4

Woman: I need someone to write up a sales report.

Man: I’ll do it.

Woman: Great. How long will it take you?

Man: No more than a few hours I think.

Woman: Great. I’ll get Susan to help you.

Man: No need. I’ll be alright. Thanks though.

Woman: Suit yourself.