Shadowing Practice: Real ATC ATIS Practice ATC #2 (with subtitles) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Westfield Tower, AIDAS Nation, Papa, 1453 Zulu, wind 060 at 10, visibly 9 miles, late rain,
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Westfield Tower, AIDAS Nation, Papa, 1453 Zulu, wind 060 at 10, visibly 9 miles, late rain,
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ceiling 1600 broken, 2300 overcast,
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temperature 082.07, altimeter 2993, R-NAV approach, use landing at a parting runway 2,
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Taxway Bravo closed south of Bravo 5.
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Advise, I'll contact you with AIDIS information, Papa.
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Great tie, AIDIS information, whiskey time, 165-3-Zulu, wind 3-2-0 at 4.
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Similar to the Zulu there, 5005.
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Temperature, 2-9 at dew point, 1-2, I send it at 3-0-0-1.
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1. Visual Approach 3.2 and use all these part of the front aircraft without ground on this contact of your direction of flight.
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If North Carolina may include a class travel airspace or contact that approach on 124.9 and supplies on this contact, you have AIDIS information with you.
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2,000, 3,000.
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Visual approach in use.
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Landing and departing runway 1-8 left.
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Advise on initial contact.
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You have information.
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X-ray.
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All right.
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3,000 feet available.
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Aircraft landing runway 3,1 hold short runway 27, 3,250 feet available.
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Category one and two aircraft if you're unable, land and hold short, advise tower on initial contact.
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Runway 27 and 31, papi lights are unusable.
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Bird advisory is in effect.
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Use caution for drones in the vicinity airspace.
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Multiple cranes in the vicinity.
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Check local modems for more information.
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All departing thick clean aircraft, contact clearance delivery, 127.9 or five, prior to taxi.
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All aircraft read back runway assignment and hold short instructions.
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I advise on initial contact.
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You have a disinformation, echo.
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Gateway Added Information
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3,200 feet available.
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Southeast 7,201 feet closed.
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Taxiway trail between runway 12 center and runway 12 right closed.
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VFR departures advise ground control direction of departure.
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Advise on initial contact, you have information, let's keep.
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My ground retires information, Uniform 1653 Zulu, wind 2103, visibility 10, sky clear.
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Temperature 21, dew point 15, altimeter 2995.
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ILS runway 28R approach in use.
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Off the landing, runway 28L.
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Aircraft departing, runway 28R, the tower frequency is 125.7.
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No TAMs, runway 28R, Mauser, runway 28R, Pappy, unserviceable.
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runway 28R, rails, unserviceable.
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These costum-four cranes in the vicinity.
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Advise on initial contact, you have a uniform.
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Scottsdale Air Force Information Tango, time 1653 Zulu, wind 170 at 7, F33, dew point minus 6, altimeter 2, 992, visual approach,
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runway 21 in use, note of the screens is in the vicinity of the airport at below 30D AGL, surprise on initial contact, you have Tango.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your English speaking skills using real-world contexts, like the air traffic control (ATC) scenario presented in this video, greatly enhances your grasp of technical vocabulary and situational communication. Engaging with content that simulates actual conversations not only builds your confidence but also helps you develop the ability to respond efficiently in high-pressure environments, which is crucial for fields such as aviation, hospitality, and emergency response. This video serves as an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice as well, providing a unique angle to the traditional learning materials.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

This video features a variety of key structures and expressions that are crucial for effective communication in aviation. Here are a few significant ones:

  • Information Reporting: Expressions such as "Advise on initial contact" are frequently used in ATC communication and emphasise the importance of sharing crucial information.
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations: The use of terms like “ATIS” (Automatic Terminal Information Service) and “R-NAV” (Area Navigation) showcases how acronyms are prevalent in aviation language.
  • Weather Reporting: Descriptive phrases like “wind 060 at 10” and “ceiling 1600 broken" demonstrate the concise way pilots are informed about conditions critical for flight safety.
  • Clearance Instructions: Phrases such as “hold short runway” or “taxiway closed” present necessary directives essential for safe ground operations.

Incorporating these structures into your English speaking practice will familiarize you with professional jargon and enhance your fluency.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing this video, pay attention to certain pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • Technical Terms: Words like "altimeter" and "visual approach" can be tricky. Ensure you practice pronouncing them slowly until you can say them clearly.
  • Numbers and Codes: The speaker uses various numbers frequently, such as “165-3-Zulu” or “2993.” It's essential to practice saying these correctly, as clarity in numbers can prevent miscommunication.
  • Combined Sounds: Phrases such as "runway assignment" or "information X-ray" may sound fast and combined. Shadow speech can be a powerful tool here, allowing you to mimic the speaker’s intonation and pace.

Utilizing shadowing techniques can help you master these pronunciations, turning potential traps into stepping stones for improvement in your English speaking abilities.

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.