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: What did you do last night?

Woman: I just stayed home and took it easy. And you?

Man: I went to the park and played soccer.

Woman: Oh, did you win?

Man: Yes, we won! I was so happy?

Woman: Oh, I am glad you had a good time.

Man: I hurt my ankle though, so it wasn’t all perfect.

Woman: Well, at least you won!

Conversation 2

Man: How was your trip to Brazil?

Woman: It was wonderful. I had such a great time.

Man: How was the food?

Woman: I was all so good. I ate so much. I think I put on some weight.

Man: What did you do there?

Woman: Well, we spent a lot of time at the beach, but we also went out at night.

Man: I hear the nightlife there is really good.

Woman: It is! We had so much fun!

Conversation 3

Man: What did you do over the weekend?

Woman: I met some friends for dinner.

Man: Oh, where did you go?

Woman: We ate at the new pizza place near the station.

Man: Oh, I went there last week. I really liked it.

Woman: So did we. What did you eat?

Man: We tried the pan style pizza. It was so good.

Woman: I didn’t try that, but I heard it was really good.

Man: Yeah, my friend told me to try it. He said it was good and he was right.

Woman: I’ll try it next time.

Conversation 4

Man: What did you do over the holidays?

Woman: Not much. I bought a new car though.

Man: Really, what did you buy?

Woman: I bought a new Lexus. It is so nice.

Man: Can I ask? How much did you pay for it.

Woman: It cost about 50 thousand dollars. I took out a loan though.

Man: Wow, you paid a lot! I think I spent about 5 thousand dollars for my car, but I bought it used.

Woman: Yeah, I really wanted a new car. I think I got what I paid for though.