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 is the fastest way to get to the airport?

Man: By taxi, but it’s the most expensive.

Woman: What’s the cheapest?

Man: The local bus. But, it's by far the slowest way to get there.

Woman: Hmm, I better spring for a taxi then.

Man: Yeah, it’s best if you do.

Conversation 2

Woman: What is the best place to visit in your country?

Man: I think the west coast. It has the best weather.

Woman: What about the cost?

Man: The costs are very high. Our most expensive cities are there.

Woman: Oh, that’s too bad. What about the food?

Man: It’s great. It has the best restaurants in the country.

Conversation 3

Woman: How was the movie last night?

Man: Oh, it was great. It was the scariest movie I’ve ever seen.

Woman: Oh, really? That scary?

Man: Yes, I was screaming throughout the film.

Woman: Was it crowded?

Man: Yeah, it was the most packed I’ve ever seen the theater.

Conversation 4

Woman: What is the oldest city in your country?

Man: I think it is the capital.

Woman: Is it the biggest?

Man: It was, but not anymore.

Woman: Why are people moving out?

Man: Well, it’s not the most modern place to live.