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: What are you going to do tonight?

Man: I think I’m just going to stay home. What about you?

Woman: I’m going to see a movie with Karen. Do you want to come?

Man: No, I’ll pass. But thanks for asking.

Woman: OK, maybe next time.

Conversation 2

Woman: So, what are you going to do this summer?

Man: Nothing. I’m going to help my father with his business.

Woman: That sounds fun. What do you have planned?

Man: We’re going to redecorate the interior of the shop.

Woman: That sounds like a handful.

Man: Yes, it's going to be a lot of work.

Conversation 3

Woman: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?

Man: Sure. What are you having?

Woman: We are going to barbecue outside.

Man: Oh, I love barbecue. What are you cooking?

Woman: We are going to grill either chicken or steak.

Man: Oh, well if you do steak, I’m in.

Woman: Steak it is then!

Conversation 4

Woman: When are you going to get back from your trip?

Man: I should be back in two days.

Woman: You’re going to Hawaii? Aren’t you going to stay a bit for vacation?

Man: No, I need to get back. I want to though!

Woman: Well, you might want to rethink that.

Man: Yeah, maybe you’re right.

Woman: You’re going to regret it if you don’t.

Man: Work is always going to be here waiting, isn’t it?

Woman: You got that right.