A2 English Shadowing Practice (Elementary)

Shadow a simple English dialogue about informal greetings and farewells — “Hi, how are you?”, “Where are you going?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about informal introductions — “Who's the tall girl next to Barbara?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about making a simple phone call — “May I speak to Alice Weaver, please?”, “Just a minute.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about ordering a meal at a restaurant — “Are you ready to order now, sir?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about asking about a seat politely — “Excuse me, is this seat taken?”, “Would you mind moving over one?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about talking about games you play — “Do you play bridge?”, “I don't play any card games.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about talking about sports you like — “What's your favorite sport?”, “I like tennis better.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about meeting someone you've met before — “Haven't I seen you somewhere before?”, “Your face is so familiar.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about talking about playing instruments — “Somebody's playing the piano.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about offering food and talking recipes — “Would you like some cookies? I just made them.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about getting a service done — “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me.”, “I want to have my hair cut.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about talking about pets — “That's a beautiful cat.”, “I wonder who it belongs to.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about choosing transport and catching a bus — “Shall we take a taxi or a bus to the meeting?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about talking about free time and hobbies — “What do you do in your spare time?”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

Shadow a simple English dialogue about encouraging someone not to give up — “I give up. I simply can't learn French.”. Beginner-friendly speaking practice.

“Dish It Out but Can't Take It” means to enjoy teasing or criticizing others but be unable to take the same treatment yourself.

“Hold Your Horses” means to wait a moment and be patient. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Stuck in a Rut” means trapped in a boring, unchanging routine. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Fair and Square” means in an honest and fair way, without cheating. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“In Full Swing” means at the busiest, most active stage. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“In the Long Run” means over a long period of time; eventually. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Right on Cue” means at exactly the right or expected moment. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Go Viral” means to spread very quickly and widely online. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Up to Snuff” means good enough; meeting the required standard. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.