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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Grant Prentice
Founder, Kōjō Communication Academy
Grant is a native English speaker from the UK with over 25 years of experience in business English training and 8 years in 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
英語指導25年以上、Versant対策8年（2026年時点）の経験をもつ英国出身のネイティブスピーカー。これまで数千人のプロフェッショナル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サポートしてきました。
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