American English Shadowing Practice
Train your ear and mouth for American English by shadowing native US speakers. These lessons let you copy the features that define the American sound — the R coloring, the relaxed rhythm, and the way words flow together. Repeat each line right after the speaker to move your pronunciation toward a natural American delivery.
Shadowing lessons
a1Formal Greetings — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about formal greetings — “Good morning, Professor Austin.”, “How are you doing?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Informal Greetings and Farewells — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about informal greetings and farewells — “Hi, Helen. How's it going?”, “Where are you off to?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Formal Introductions — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about formal introductions — “I'd like you to meet Dr. Edward Smith.”, “It's nice to meet you.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Informal Introductions — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about informal introductions — “Let me introduce you to her now.”, “This is my friend, Jim.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1What Time Is It — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about telling and asking the time — “What time is it?”, “It's a quarter after seven.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2A Telephone Call — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about making a phone call — “Hi, Alice. It's John.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Asking Someone to Repeat — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about asking someone to repeat — “What did you say?”, “Can you repeat that, please?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Coincidences — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about running into someone unexpectedly — “Long time no see.”, “What a coincidence.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Talking About the Weather — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about talking about the weather — “I thought it was supposed to rain today.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Ordering a Meal — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about ordering a meal at a restaurant — “Can I start you off with something to drink?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1At the Doctor's Office — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about a visit to the doctor's office — “What seems to be the problem?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Asking Directions — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about asking for directions in town — “Could you tell me where the library is?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Calling for Help — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about reporting an emergency — “Let's call 911.”, “I'd like to report a car accident.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1At the Supermarket — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about shopping at the supermarket — “How about baking some cookies today?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Running Errands — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about running errands around town — “I need to get my hair cut.”, “I need to have my new pants hemmed.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2At the Post Office — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about mailing a package at the post office — “I need to mail this package to New York, please.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Catching Up After Class — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about catching up with a classmate — “How did your physics exam go?”, “How'd your presentation go?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Shopping for Clothes — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about shopping for clothes — “I'm looking for a sweater in a size medium.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2Transportation — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about choosing how to get around — “Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Talking About Age and Birthdays — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about talking about age and birthdays — “How old is she?”, “She'll be 55 on May 14th.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2At the Movies — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about buying movie tickets — “We'd like two tickets for the 3.30 show, please.”, “Enjoy the movie.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Talking About What You're Good At — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about talking about what you're good at — “I'm really good at drawing.”, “How about playing a board game?”. Speak along to sound natural.
a1Talking About Favorite Sports — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about talking about favorite sports — “What's your favorite sport?”, “I much prefer basketball.”. Speak along to sound natural.
a2A Night at the Theater — American English Shadowing Practice
Shadow a natural American English dialogue about talking about a show you enjoyed — “What a fantastic performance!”. Speak along to sound natural.
How to practice American English
Choose a lesson and listen for the American rhythm before you speak.
Shadow each sentence, paying attention to R sounds and connected speech.
Repeat lines where your accent slips until the American flow feels natural.
Practice tips
- 1Focus on the American R and the relaxed, flowing rhythm.
- 2Copy whole phrases, not isolated words, to catch the accent.
- 3Re-shadow the same lines to reinforce the sound.
Frequently asked questions
Whose voices are these?
Native American English speakers, so you practice against a consistent American accent.
Will this help me sound American?
Close shadowing of American speakers trains your rhythm and sounds toward a natural US delivery over time.
Do I need an account?
No. Listening is free; a full practice session opens when you choose one.
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