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Part 1.
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Do you have any habits that you do every day?
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Yes.
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I have a few daily habits, such as reading for at least 30 minutes and going for a short walk in the evening.
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These routines help me stay informed and active, and they give structure to my day.
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Did you have different habits when you were a child?
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Yes.
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My habits as a child were quite different.
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I used to spend a lot of time playing outdoors with friends and watching cartoons.
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Now, my habits are more focused on productivity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Do you think habits are important?
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Absolutely.
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Habits shape our daily lives and can significantly impact our long-term success and well-being.
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Positive habits, like exercising or planning ahead, can lead to personal growth, while negative ones can hold us back.
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Have you recently developed any new habits?
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Yes, recently.
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I've started practicing mindfulness meditation every morning.
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It helps me focus and feel calm throughout the day.
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I also find that it improves my productivity and ability to handle stress.
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Do you think breaking a bad habit is difficult?
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Yes.
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Breaking a bad habit can be challenging because habits are deeply ingrained in our daily routines.
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It often requires self-discipline, consistency, and sometimes even external support.
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However, with determination and small, gradual changes, it's definitely possible.
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Part 2.
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Describe a habit you have that you would like to change.
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You should say what the habit is, how you developed this habit, why you want to change it, and explain how you plan to change it.
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You have one minute to prepare.
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One habit I would like to change is my tendency to procrastinate, especially when it comes to tasks that require a lot of effort.
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For example, I often delay starting projects or studying until the last minute, which can lead to unnecessary stress.
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I think I developed this habit during my school years, as I used to rely on the pressure of deadlines to motivate me.
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Over time, this behavior became a pattern, and even now, I sometimes struggle to begin tasks early.
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I want to change this habit because I've realized it affects my productivity and overall performance.
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Procrastination also prevents me from fully enjoying my free time, as I'm constantly worrying about unfinished tasks.
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To break this habit, I've started using tools like to-do lists and setting smaller, achievable goals.
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I also try to reward myself for completing tasks on time, which helps me stay motivated.
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Although it's a work in progress, I'm already seeing positive results.
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What is the difference between a habit and a routine?
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A habit is something we do automatically without much thought, like biting nails or checking our phones.
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A routine, on the other hand, is a set of activities we plan and do regularly, such as a morning workout or weekly grocery shopping.
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while habits can be subconscious.
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Routines are usually intentional.
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Do you think people's habits change as they get older?
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Yes.
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Habits often change with age because people's priorities and lifestyles evolve.
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For instance, young adults may focus on developing career-related habits, while older individuals might adopt healthier routines to maintain their well-being.
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How can people develop good habits?
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Developing good habits requires consistency and small, actionable steps.
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For example, someone who wants to exercise regularly can start with short daily workouts and gradually increase the intensity.
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Tracking progress and rewarding oneself can also help in maintaining motivation.
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Do social media platforms influence people's habits?
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Yes.
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Social media significantly influences people's habits, both positively and negatively.
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For example, it can inspire individuals to adopt fitness routines or learn new skills.
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However, excessive use can lead to habits like procrastination or reduced face-to-face interactions.
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Why do some people find it difficult to stick to good habits?
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Many people struggle to maintain good habits due to lack of motivation or consistency.
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Life's distractions, such as work pressures or social commitments, can also make it hard to stick to new routines.
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Additionally, some individuals may set unrealistic goals, which can lead to discouragement.
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Thank you.
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This is the end of the speaking test.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B2 se basa en el vídeo “IELTS Speaking Questions & Sample Answers - Habits”. Las palabras que más se repiten: habit, routine, tasks, daily, lead. Este vídeo tiene 63 frases y 712 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 4:59. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 143 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. Solo el 77 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente. 10 de sus 63 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| consistency sustantivo | /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ | consistencia |
| productivity sustantivo | /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ | productividad |
| procrastination sustantivo | /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | desidia, dejar algo para más tarde, para mañana... |
| motivate verbo | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motivar |
| distress sustantivo | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | distrés, distress |
| workout sustantivo | /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ | entrenamiento |
| adopt verbo | /əˈdɑpt/ | adoptar, ahijar |
| achievable adjetivo | /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ | lograble |
| actionable adjetivo | /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/ | accionable |
| ingrain verbo | /ɪŋˈɡɹeɪn/ | arraigar |
| mindfulness sustantivo | /ˈmaɪn(d)fʊlnəs/ | atención plena |
| procrastinate verbo | /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ | hacer desidia, procrastinar |
| subconscious adjetivo | /sʌbˈkɑn.ʃəs/ | parcialmente consciente |
| unrealistic adjetivo | irreal, irrealizable | |
| gradual adjetivo | /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ | gradual, paulatino |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- Do you have any habits that you do every day?
- Do you think habits are important?
- Have you recently developed any new habits?
- Do you think breaking a bad habit is difficult?
- Do you think people's habits change as they get older?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | I've started · I've realized |
| Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa | minute, which can · someone who wants · goals, which can |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 5 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I've, I'm. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, actionable /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/, subconscious /sʌbˈkɑn.ʃəs/, unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/, intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/, procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, actionable /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/, positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como consistency, productivity, procrastination.
¿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.