Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Parks and Gardens - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS Time.
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Today we're looking at Parks and Gardens, a Common Part 1 topic.
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You'll hear Finn and Blondie answering a series of questions on the topic.
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Let's get started with Finn.
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Do you often go to parks?
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Not really at the moment.
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I'm a university student and there isn't really a park near my university, so I don't have much of a reason to go to one during the week.
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When I'm back home though, there's a park quite close to where I live
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and I sometimes go there for a walk or to meet up with friends.
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Is there a park or garden near your home?
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Yeah, there's a pretty nice park about a 10-minute walk from my house.
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It's not huge, but it has quite a lot of trees, a walking path, and a small playground.
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I used to go there more often when I was younger and I still go there occasionally when I'm back home.
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What do you usually do when you visit a park?
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Usually I just walk around or sit somewhere and relax.
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If I'm with friends, we might get some food and eat there, especially when the weather is nice.
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I'm not really the type to go to a park specifically to exercise, so for me it's more about getting some fresh air and taking a break.
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Did you often go to parks when you were a child?
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Yeah, quite often.
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There was a park near my house, so my parents used to take me there when I was little.
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Later on, I'd go there with my friends after school.
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We'd play football, ride our bikes, or just hang around and talk.
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I have quite a few good memories of that place.
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Are public gardens important for cities?
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Yeah, I think they are.
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Cities can be pretty crowded and stressful, so having green spaces gives people somewhere to relax and get away from all the buildings and traffic.
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They're also useful for families and older people, and they can make an area feel much more pleasant overall.
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What activities do children do in parks?
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I think the most common ones are playing on the playground, riding bikes, and playing sports like football.
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When I was a kid, my friends and I would sometimes just run around and make up our own games.
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So I think parks are useful because children can be active
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and spend time with other kids instead of being at home on their phones or playing video games.
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Do people in your country like going to parks?
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Yeah, I'd say they do.
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Although it probably depends on their age and where they live.
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Families seem to use them quite a lot, especially at weekends, and you often see people having picnics or going for walks.
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Among university students, though, I think it's a bit less common, especially if there aren't any parks close to campus.
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Do you prefer public gardens or natural parks?
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I'd probably choose natural parks.
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I like public gardens, but I find natural parks a bit more relaxing because they feel less artificial.
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If I had a free day, I'd rather go somewhere with hiking trails and lots of trees, then somewhere that's been carefully landscaped just feels like more of an escape.
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Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?
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Probably with other people most of the time.
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If I'm back home, I might go with a friend and just walk around and catch up.
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That said, I can see the appeal of going alone, especially if you want some time to yourself.
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I just don't usually make the effort to go to a park unless I have someone to go with.
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What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?
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I think having more seating areas and better lighting would be useful.
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Some parks near my home are quite dark in the evening, so people don't really use them after sunset.
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I'd also like to see more facilities for teenagers and young adults, like outdoor sports areas, because playgrounds tend to be aimed mainly at younger children.
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And that's the end of Finn's mock interview.
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Now let's hear another set of answers from Blondie.
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Do you often go to parks?
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To be honest, not as often as I'd like.
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Between work and general adulting, life gets pretty hectic.
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so I usually only manage to drop by a park on the weekends, maybe once or twice a month when I need a breather.
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Is there a park near your home?
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Yeah, actually, there's a sweet little neighbourhood park just about a 10-minute walk from my apartment.
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It's not massive, but it has a nice loop trail, plenty of shade and a small pond, which is great for a quick stroll.
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What do you usually do when you visit a park?
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It really depends on my mood, but most of the time I just put my headphones in, listen to a podcast and go for a brisk walk.
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If the weather's nice, I might bring a book, lay out a blanket and just chill for an hour or two.
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Did you often go to parks when you were a child?
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Oh, constantly.
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Growing up, my parents used to take my brother
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and me to the local park almost every evening after school to burn off some energy.
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We'd spend hours on the swings or playing tag until it got dark.
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Do you prefer parks or gardens?
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That's a tough choice, but I'd say parks take the top spot for me.
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Gardens are absolutely gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but they can feel a bit rigid with all the strict rules.
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Parks feel much more laid back.
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You can actually stretch out on the grass without worrying about stepping on a prize rosebush.
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What kind of parks do you like?
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I'm a big fan of parks that strike a balance between natural wilderness and good facilities.
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I love open green spaces with lots of mature trees, but I also appreciate practical stuff like well-paved walking paths and clean public restrooms.
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Are there many parks and gardens in your city?
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Surprisingly, yes.
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My city has actually made a huge push toward urban greening over the last few years.
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You'll find pocket parks tucked away in business districts, as well as a few massive botanical gardens near the city outskirts.
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Do you think parks are important for cities?
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Without a doubt.
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They serve as the lungs of a city by improving air quality.
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But more than that, they're crucial for mental health.
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Living in a concrete jungle can be pretty draining, so having accessible green spaces gives people a chance to decompress.
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Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?
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It depends on the goal, honestly.
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If I'm going there to clear my head or unwind after a crazy week, I definitely prefer going solo, but if it's for a weekend,
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picnic or catching up with friends, then the more the merrier.
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What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?
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I think better lighting and enhanced safety features would make a world of difference, especially for women visiting in the evening.
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adding a few more trash cans and maybe in an outdoor cafe
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or coffee cart would also make them a lot more welcoming and
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that brings us to the end of blondie's interview now let's
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take a closer look at some useful vocabulary from both interviews that you can actually use in your own answers
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get some fresh air means to go outside
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and spend some time outdoors usually because you've been inside for a
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while it's a very common expression in everyday english and it's particularly useful when talking about parks, outdoor activities or relaxing.
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For example, I sometimes go for a walk in the evening just to get some fresh air
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or I like sitting outside on sunny days and getting some fresh air.
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A brisk walk is a walk that is fairly quick and energetic.
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It's faster than a casual stroll but it's not as intense as running.
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It's a useful expression when talking about exercise, healthy habits or what you like to do outdoors.
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For example, I usually go for a brisk walk in the evening if I've been sitting around all day.
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Or, a brisk walk in the morning is a great way to start the day.
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Hang around means to spend time somewhere without having a particular plan or purpose.
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It's informal and very common in spoken English.
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It's particularly useful when talking about what you did with friends or what you used to do as a child.
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For example, when I was younger, my friends and I used to hang around in the park after school.
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Or, we didn't have anything planned so we just hung around the town centre for a few hours.
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Catch up means to spend time talking to someone and finding out what they've been doing recently, especially if you haven't seen them for a while.
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It's extremely common in conversational English, so it's useful for questions about friends, weekends and social activities.
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For example, I sometimes meet my friends at the park so we can walk around and catch up.
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Or, I met an old friend last weekend and we spent a couple of hours catching up.
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To burn off some energy means to do something active so that you use up some physical energy.
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We often use this expression when talking about children, exercise or outdoor activities.
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For example, my parents used to take me to the park
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so I could burn off some energy or the kids usually play football outside to burn off some energy.
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This is especially useful for questions about childhood or activities for children.
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If a place is tucked away it means that it's located in a quiet or slightly hidden place, often away from busy streets or main areas.
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It's a nice expression for describing where a park, cafe, restaurant or other place is located.
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For example, there's a lovely little park tucked away behind the shopping centre
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or we found a small cafe tucked away down a quiet side street.
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Laid back means relaxed, informal and not stressful.
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You can use it to describe a person, a place or an atmosphere.
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When talking about parks it's a useful way to explain why you enjoy them.
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For example, I like going to the park
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because it has a really laid-back atmosphere or I prefer small restaurants because they tend to be quieter and more laid-back.
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If you describe something as a bit of an escape you mean
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that it gives you a chance to temporarily get away from your normal surroundings, responsibilities or daily routine.
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It's particularly useful when explaining why you enjoy a particular place or activity. For example,
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going for a walk in the countryside is a bit of an escape from the noise of the city
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or for me reading in the park is a bit of an escape from my busy routine.
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To decompress means to relax and release stress after a busy, tiring or demanding period.
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It's slightly more advanced than simply saying relax but it's still natural in spoken English.
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For example, I like going for a long walk in the evening because it helps me decompress
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or after a hectic week I usually spend Sunday somewhere quiet and just decompress.
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If something makes a world of difference it means that it has a very noticeable or significant effect.
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This is especially useful when talking about improvements or changes that would make something better.
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For example, adding more benches would make a world of difference for older visitors.
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Or, better lighting would make a world of difference in the evening.
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It's a great alternative to repeatedly saying something would be very helpful or very useful.
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And that's it for today's lesson Remember you don't need to memorise Finn's or Blondie's answers word for word Instead,
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take the ideas and expressions that feel natural to you And adapt them to your own experiences
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 145 frases y 2050 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 11:25. El hablante habla rápido, unas 180 palabras por minuto, así que espera sonidos enlazados y reducidos. El 82 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| relax verbo | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | relajar, aflojar |
| outdoor adjetivo | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | al aire libre, al fresco |
| tuck verbo | /tʌk/ | hacer dobladillo |
| topic sustantivo | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | tema, tópico |
| lesson sustantivo | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | lección |
| depend verbo | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | depender/pender (de), ser dependiente (de) |
| playground sustantivo | /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ | espacio infantil, patio lúdico/recreativo (infantil) |
| atmosphere sustantivo | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | atmósfera, aire |
| trail sustantivo | /tɹeɪl/ | rastro, pista |
| routine sustantivo | /ɹuˈtin/ | rutina |
| locate verbo | /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ | ubicar, colocar |
| stressful adjetivo | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | estresoso, estresante |
| informal adjetivo | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | informal, aformal |
| picnic sustantivo | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | jira, pícnic |
| stroll verbo | /stɹoʊl/ | pasearse, pasear |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| catch up verbo | enredar | |
| walk around verbo | deambular | |
| find out verbo | averiguar, anoticiarse | |
| grow up verbo | crecer | |
| lay out verbo | /ˌleɪ ˈaʊt/ | encaminar |
| make up verbo | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | reponer, suplir |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 35 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I'd, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: trash /tɹæʃ/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/, accessible /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como relax, outdoor, tuck.
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verbo — un hábito o estado pasado que ya no es cierto | used to go · used to take · used to do |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — una acción que empezó antes y continúa | I've been sitting · they've been doing |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | has actually made · you've been · haven't seen |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | be aimed · is tucked · is located |
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.