Shadowing Practice: Learn English Conversation Unit 2 How was your vacation - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 2.
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How was your vacation?
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Hey!
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How was your vacation?
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It was very fun.
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Where did you go?
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I went to the beach.
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What did you go with?
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I went with my father, mother, and older sister.
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Do you have a house at the beach?
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No, we stayed at a hotel.
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Which hotel did you stay at?
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It's called the Imperial.
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Have you stayed there before?
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Yes, we've been going there for years.
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Must be very nice.
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Yes, it's very nice and not too expensive.
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Did you play in the water?
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Yes, I went swimming and I rode the banana boat.
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How about your older sister?
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She does not like the water.
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She likes to sit on the beach and read a book.
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What do your mother and father like to do?
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They like to eat in the restaurant.
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How long was your vacation?
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Three or four days.
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And will you go there again next year? Of course!
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How was your vacation?
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It was very fun. Where did you go?
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I went to the beach.
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What did you go with?
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I went with my father, mother, and older sister.
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Which hotel did you stay at?
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What do your mother and father like to do?
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How long was your vacation?

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Learn English Conversation Unit 2 How was your vacation" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.