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Listen and Repeat

Repeating sentences accurately — and sounding natural.

10 minutes · A free lesson from Speaking

You hear a series of sentences, for example from a guide showing people around, and repeat each one. The sentences get longer as the task goes on.

Lesson quiz

Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.

Quick check: What should you copy besides the words?

  1. The rhythm and stress
  2. The speaker's accent exactly
  3. Nothing else
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A: The rhythm and stress — Listening for meaning also makes the sentence easier to remember.

Quick check: When should you start speaking?

  1. After a long pause
  2. Before the speaker finishes
  3. As soon as the speaker finishes
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C: As soon as the speaker finishes — Speak at a natural pace.

Quick check: What happens to the sentences as the task goes on?

  1. They get shorter
  2. They get longer
  3. They stay the same length
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B: They get longer — So the habit of listening for meaning matters more as you go.

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