What is listen and repeat?

Listen and repeat is a pronunciation drill where you hear a short model phrase and immediately say it yourself. It trains sound accuracy and confidence through repetition.

How to do listen and repeat

  1. Choose one short phrase.
  2. Listen once without speaking.
  3. Repeat slowly out loud.
  4. Record your version.
  5. Compare and repeat 5-10 times.

Best materials for this drill

  • Short dialogue lines
  • Podcast intros
  • Tongue twisters for specific sounds

Common mistakes

  • Repeating too fast
  • Skipping recording
  • Changing phrases every minute

Keep practicing

Use shadowing for connected speech and continue daily drills in the Say Aloud app.