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: How is your new job?

Woman: It’s good. The job is interesting, and the people are nice.

Man: Is it near your house?

Woman: No, it is in the city, so it’s far away. It takes an hour to get there.

Man: Oh, no! How is the commute?

Woman: It’s long, and it is expensive, but I don’t mind too much

Man: Why don’t you take the bus? It’s really cheap.

Woman: I would, but the bus is really slow, and crowded! I can’t get a seat.

Man: I see. Good point.

Conversation 2

Man: How was your weekend?

Woman: Good. I went to the new mall.

Man: Really, how was it?

Woman: Great! It has a really nice food court.

Man: Oh, yeah, how was the food?

Woman: Really good. The food was delicious and not expensive.

Man: Was it healthy?

Woman: Not really, but the portions are really big.

Conversation 3

Man: How is your new computer?

Woman: Good. It is fast and has lot of cool features.

Man: It looks expensive, though.

Woman: Yeah, it’s not cheap, but I need it for work.

Man: Is it light? It doesn’t look very heavy.

Woman: Yes, it is very light. It only wights 1 Kilogram.

Man: Wow, that is light! My computer is so big and heavy.

Woman: Is your computer old?

Man: Yes, over five years old. Time for a new one!

Woman: Yeah, that is pretty old for a computer.

Conversation 4

Man: How is your math class?

Woman: Not good. It is very difficult.

Man: I thought you liked math.

Woman: I do, but the class is hard, and the teacher is really boring.

Man: Oh, that’s too bad.

Woman: Plus, the room is really old, and the chair are uncomfortable.

Man: That doesn’t sound like a fun class!