Shadowing a Conversation

Directions: As you listen to the Shadowing a Conversation video,

use this script to help you as you repeat the speakers’ dialogue. Circle or highlight the
sounds that are most difficult so that you can focus on these when you practice.

Monkey Men

Helen: Hey, Malcolm. / I’m going to Burger World for lunch. / Do you want to
come with me? /

Henry: Uh, no thanks. I need a nap. / I’ve been yawning all morning. /

Helen: But you can’t take a nap now! / It’s almost noon! /

Henry: I know, but I didn't get much sleep last night. / My roommate came
home at a quarter to three and woke me up. /

Helen: Was he making a lot of noise? /

Henry: Well, he’s a singer in a rock and roll band called Monkey Men, / and he
brought his whole band with him. /

Helen: Did you yell at him? /

Henry: No, but I was really angry. /

Helen: You know, what you need to do is to find a new roommate that makes
less noise. /

Henry: What I need is to get some sleep. / Have fun at Burger World. /

Glossary

Yawn (verb): To open your mouth wide while breathing in air; we usually do this when
we are tired