Hey everyone, Grant here from Kōjō Communication Academy 👋
If you've taken the Versant Speaking & Listening Test, you'll know that Part B: Sentence Repetition sounds simple — just repeat what you hear, right?
But once you're in the test, it quickly becomes a real challenge of focus, listening, memory, and rhythm.
This section tests how clearly and naturally you can repeat sentences in real time — almost like echoing a native speaker.
It's not about perfection; it's about staying calm, focused, and consistent.
Let's go through how to train for Part B effectively so you can repeat confidently, even when the sentences get long or complex.
🧠 1. What Part B Really Tests
You'll hear 16 sentences, one at a time. After each one, you repeat it exactly as you heard it.
Part B measures:
- 🎧 Listening comprehension — catching every word and sound
- 🗣️ Pronunciation & rhythm — speaking smoothly and naturally
- 🧩 Memory & recall — holding longer phrases in your short-term memory
- ⚡ Fluency under pressure — responding without hesitation
Kōjō tip: Most sentences are between 5–14 words. Practise repeating 10–15-word sentences daily so the real test feels natural and familiar.
🗣️ 2. Example
You hear:
"The blue car is parked in front of the house."
You say:
"The blue car is parked in front of the house."
Part B starts with shorter, easier sentences and gradually increases in length and complexity — from "Can you help me?" to longer sentences with multiple clauses.
🔍 3. Common Sentence Patterns
You'll encounter a variety of sentence types in this part. Here are six of the most common — and how to handle them confidently:
✅ Simple Sentences
"She left her keys on the table."
🎯 Focus on word-for-word accuracy and natural rhythm.
⚙️ Commands
"Please follow the instructions carefully."
🎯 Keep your tone firm and polite — clear and steady.
❓ Questions
"Can you imagine what life will be like in the next century?"
🎯 Match the rising intonation at the end — rhythm matters as much as accuracy.
🚫 Negatives
"She didn't have time to finish the report."
🎯 Watch out for contractions (didn't, wasn't, don't). They're easy to miss.
🔗 Compound / Complex Sentences
"Before locking up, turn the heat down and set the alarm."
🎯 Break it into small chunks in your mind — then repeat smoothly as one line.
🧩 Passive Voice or Clauses
"The documents were sent to the manager yesterday."
🎯 Listen carefully for was / were + past participle — keep your pace natural.
Kōjō tip: Think of each sentence as one smooth idea, not separate words. The AI values natural flow and rhythm, not robotic repetition.
🗝️ 4. Grammar & Vocabulary Focus
Part B uses English around CEFR A2–B2 level, including:
- Simple past & present: "He forgot his keys."
- Connectors: "Before you go," "After dinner," "Because it's late."
- Compound sentences: "He finished his work and went home."
- Passive voice: "The documents were sent yesterday."
- Clauses: "The man who called earlier is waiting outside."
Important:
Repeat exactly what you hear — including small words like a, the, to, from.
If you hear I'm, don't say I am. Matching contractions and rhythm makes your speech sound more natural.
💪 5. Tips for Excelling
Here's what separates high scorers from the rest:
- 👂Listen carefully to the whole sentence before you start.
- 💬Repeat confidently, even if unsure — don't restart mid-way.
- 🧠Chunk long sentences to aid memory.
- 🎵Copy rhythm & intonation — match the speaker's melody.
- ⚙️If you miss a word, keep going — never freeze or stay silent.
- 🚫Don't overthink grammar — just echo what you heard.
Kōjō tip: Part B rewards flow, not perfection. Even if you drop a small word, keep the rhythm going. Smooth, confident delivery matters most.
🧩 6. Self-Study Ideas
Practical ways to strengthen listening, memory, and pronunciation:
- Practise with Versant Pro Trainer — complete one or two Part B sets daily (16 sentences per set).
- Use shadowing — listen and repeat instantly to match tone and rhythm.
- On the Review Page, listen back to your recordings to check clarity and flow.
- Do short daily drills — even 5 focused minutes builds strong reflexes.
🌟 7. Final Thoughts
Part B might look easy, but it's one of the best sections for improving real-world fluency.
It sharpens your ear, rhythm, and short-term memory — essential skills for confident English communication.
Remember:
- ✅ Listen carefully
- ✅ Repeat confidently
- ✅ Keep your rhythm natural
Practise steadily with Versant Pro Trainer, and soon you'll find yourself repeating longer, faster sentences effortlessly.
Keep training, stay calm, and let your English flow. 🌊
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Founder, Kōjō Communication Academy
Grant is a native English speaker from the UK with over 20 years of experience in business English training and Versant test preparation. He has helped thousands of professionals improve their communication skills and achieve their career goals.
📖 日本語版
Japanese Translation
こんにちは、Kōjō Communication Academy の Grant です 👋
Versant Speaking & Listening Test を受けたことがある人なら、Part B: Sentence Repetition（文の復唱） が一見シンプルそうに見えて、実は集中力・リスニング力・記憶力・リズム感がすべて試されるパートだと分かるでしょう。
このセクションは「ネイティブの英語をどれだけ自然に再現できるか」を見るテストです。
完璧さではなく、落ち着き・集中・一貫性 がポイント。
それでは、Part B を効果的にトレーニングして、長い文や複雑な文でも自信を持ってリピートできるようにする方法を見ていきましょう。
🧠 1. Part B で測られるスキル
全部で 16 文。一文ずつ再生され、そのたびに 聞いたとおりに繰り返す のがあなたのタスクです。
Part B では次の力が試されます：
- 🎧 リスニング力 — すべての単語や音を正確に聞き取る力
- 🗣️ 発音とリズム — 自然でスムーズに話す力
- 🧩 記憶と再現力 — 聞いた文を短時間で覚えて再現する力
- ⚡ 瞬発的な流暢さ — ためらわずに反応できる力
Kōjō tip：文の長さはたいてい 5～14 語。10～15 語の文を毎日練習しておくと、本番がぐっと楽になります。
🗣️ 2. Example（例）
You hear:
"The blue car is parked in front of the house."
You say:
"The blue car is parked in front of the house."
Part B は短く簡単な文から始まり、少しずつ長く、内容も複雑になっていきます。最初は "Can you help me?" のような短文ですが、後半では接続詞や節を含む文も出てきます。
🔍 3. よく出る文のタイプ
Part B にはさまざまな文型が登場しますが、特に次の 6 タイプ が頻出です。それぞれのポイントをつかんでおきましょう。
✅ Simple Sentences（単文）
"She left her keys on the table."
🎯 単語を一語一語正確に、自然なペースで繰り返しましょう。
⚙️ Commands（命令文）
"Please follow the instructions carefully."
🎯 はっきり、落ち着いたトーンで。丁寧な指示を出すようなイメージで。
❓ Questions（疑問文）
"Can you imagine what life will be like in the next century?"
🎯 文末のイントネーションに注意。リズム感を意識して。
🚫 Negatives（否定文）
"She didn't have time to finish the report."
🎯 didn't, wasn't, don't などの短縮形を聞き逃さないように。
🔗 Compound / Complex Sentences（複文）
"Before locking up, turn the heat down and set the alarm."
🎯 頭の中で小さく区切って理解：
[Before locking up] ＋ [turn the heat down] ＋ [and set the alarm]
スムーズにつなげて自然にリピートしましょう。
🧩 Passive Voice / Clauses（受け身・関係節）
"The documents were sent to the manager yesterday."
🎯 was / were + 過去分詞 に注意。テンポを崩さず自然に。
Kōjō tip：文は「単語の列」ではなく「1 つの意味の流れ」として捉えましょう。AI は単語の正確さよりも、自然なリズムとフローを重視します。
🗝️ 4. Grammar & Vocabulary Focus
Part B の文法レベルは CEFR A2～B2 程度。よく出るパターンは次の通りです。
- 過去形・現在形： "He forgot his keys."
- 接続語： "Before you go," "After dinner," "Because it's late."
- 並列構文： "He finished his work and went home."
- 受け身： "The documents were sent yesterday."
- 関係節： "The man who called earlier is waiting outside."
Important：
聞こえたとおりに繰り返しましょう。小さな単語（a, the, to, from など）も忘れずに。
"I'm" と聞こえたら "I am" ではなく "I'm" で。リズムと短縮形の再現がポイントです。
💪 5. Tips for Excelling（上達のコツ）
高得点者に共通するポイントは次の通り：
- 👂文全体を聞き終えてから話し始める
- 💬途中で止まらず、多少不安でも言い切る
- 🧠長い文は頭の中でチャンク（小分け）にして覚える
- 🎵リズムとイントネーションをまねる
- ⚙️一部聞き逃しても止まらず続ける
- 🚫文法を考えすぎない。聞いた通りに再現するだけ。
Kōjō tip：Part B は「完璧さ」よりも「流れ」が大切。多少単語を落としても、止まらずに言い切る方が高く評価されます。
🧩 6. Self-Study Ideas（自習アイデア）
リスニング・記憶・発音を鍛える実践方法：
- Versant Pro Trainer で Part B セット（16 文）を 1～2 回 / 日 練習する
- シャドーイング — 聞こえた瞬間にリピートしてリズムをそろえる
- Review Page で自分の録音を聞き、発音やリズムを確認する
- 5 分でも良いので毎日短時間の集中練習を続ける
🌟 7. Final Thoughts（まとめ）
Part B は見た目よりも奥が深く、英語力全体を底上げできるパートです。
リスニング力・リズム感・短期記憶を鍛え、自然な英語運用力を伸ばす絶好の練習になります。
覚えておきましょう：
- ✅ Listen carefully（しっかり聞く）
- ✅ Repeat confidently（自信を持って繰り返す）
- ✅ Keep your rhythm natural（リズムを崩さない）
Versant Pro Trainer で着実に練習を重ねれば、長い文や速い英語もスムーズに言えるようになります。
焦らず、落ち着いて、あなたの英語を自然に流れさせましょう。🌊
Grant Prentice
Kōjō Communication Academy 創設者
イギリス出身のネイティブスピーカー。ビジネス英語研修と Versant 対策で20年以上の経験を持ち、何千人もの専門家がコミュニケーションスキルを向上させ、キャリア目標を達成するのを支援してきました。
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