Shadowing Practice: Improve Your IELTS Speaking in 30 Days | Day 03 | Cue Card, Sample Answer & Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is Day 3 of Improve Your IELTS Speaking Part 2 in 30 days.
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In today's video, you'll listen to a cue card and a band 7-8 sample answer.
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Then, you'll shadow the answer to improve your pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.
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After that, we'll go through the key vocabulary and useful expressions from the sample.
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Finally, you'll have the chance to answer the same cue card on your own and put everything you've learned into practice.
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Let's get started.
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Describe a place you would like to visit.
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You should say where it is, how you learned about this place, what you would like to do there, and explain why you want to visit it.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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The more I learned about it, the more interested I became.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples.
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walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama, and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Now it's time for the shadowing practice.
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Listen carefully and repeat each answer after the pause.
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Try to copy my pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation as closely as possible.
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If you need more time, feel free to pause the video.
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Let's begin.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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The more I learned about it,
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the more interested I became.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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If I visited during spring,
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seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature,
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history, and modern convenience.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time
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and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Now it's time for shadowing.
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Speak along with me and try to match my pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.
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Let's begin.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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The more I learned about it, the more interested I became.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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The more I learned about it, the more interested I became.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Well, I'd like to talk about Japan, especially the city of Kyoto.
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It's a place I've wanted to visit for several years because it looks beautiful and has a rich history and culture.
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I first learned about Kyoto through travel videos on YouTube and social media.
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I also read a few articles about the city and saw many photos of its famous temples, traditional streets, and cherry blossoms.
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The more I learned about it, the more interested I became.
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If I had the chance to visit Kyoto, I'd love to explore its historic temples, walk through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama,
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and visit local markets to try traditional Japanese food.
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I'd also like to rent a bicycle and ride around the city
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because I think that would be a relaxing way to see the local scenery.
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If I visited during spring, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom would definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.
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The main reason I want to visit Kyoto is that it offers a perfect combination of nature, history, and modern convenience.
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I think it would be a peaceful place to take a break from my daily routine and experience a different culture.
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Visiting Kyoto has been one of my travel goals for a long time, and I hope I can make that dream come true in the future.
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Now it's time for the vocabulary breakdown.
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Let's go through the keywords and expressions from the sample answers.
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Rich history.
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A place with a rich history has many important historical events and traditions.
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Example, Rome is famous for its rich history.
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Culture.
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Culture includes language, food, festivals, and traditions.
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Example, I enjoy learning about different cultures.
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Historic.
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Historic places have historical significance.
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Example, we visited several historic buildings during our trip.
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Traditional.
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Traditional describes customs, food, clothing, or buildings that have existed for a long time.
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Example, I enjoy eating traditional Indonesian food.
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Scenery.
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Scenery refers to attractive landscapes and views.
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Example, the mountain scenery was breathtaking.
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Highlights.
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Highlights are the best moments of an event or trip.
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Example, visiting the castle was the highlight of our vacation.
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Combination.
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A combination brings different elements together.
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Example, the city offers a combination of history and modern life.
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Convenience.
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Convenience makes everyday life easier.
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Example, online banking offers great convenience.
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Daily routine.
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A daily routine includes your normal schedule and habits.
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Example, exercise is part of my daily routine.
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Travel goals.
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Travel goals are destinations you dream of visiting.
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Example.
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Visiting Switzerland is one of my travel goals.
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I'd love to.
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This expression shows that you really want to do something.
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Example.
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I'd love to visit Australia one day.
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Have the chance to.
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This expression means being given the opportunity.
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Example.
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I hope I have the chance to study abroad.
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In full bloom.
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This expression is commonly used to describe flowers, especially cherry blossoms.
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Example, the cherry trees are in full bloom in April.
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Take a break from.
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This expression means resting from work, study, or your daily routine.
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Example, I need to take a break from work this weekend.
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Make a dream come true.
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This expression refers to fulfilling a long-term wish or goal.
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Winning the scholarship made her dream come true.
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Before you go, here are a few quick tips.
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Don't try to memorize the sample answer.
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Instead, learn how it's organized and use the same structure to create your own answer.
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Make sure you answer every point on the cue card.
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Then, add a few details, examples, or feelings to make your answer longer and more natural.
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Use vocabulary that you know well.
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Clear and confident English is always better than using difficult words incorrectly.
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Now it's your turn.
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Answer this cue card by yourself and try speaking for 1-2 minutes without stopping.
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The more you practice, the more confident you'll become.
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Describe a place you would like to visit.
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You should say where it is, how you learned about this place, what you would like to do there, and explain why you want to visit it.
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Before you start, take one minute to make some notes.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Great job!
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I hope this lesson helped you feel more confident with IELTS speaking.
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If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you won't miss the next lesson.
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Then, continue with the rest of the videos in this playlist and practice one cue card at a time.
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And before you go, comment day three done to let me know you've completed today's practice.
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Thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next lesson.

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel B2 se basa en el vídeo “Improve Your IELTS Speaking in 30 Days”. Las palabras que más se repiten: Kyoto, visit, traditional, travel, culture. Este vídeo tiene 185 frases y 2281 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 22:07. El hablante habla despacio, unas 103 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. Solo el 80 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
cherry sustantivo/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/cereza, guinda
blossom verbo/ˈblɑ.səm/florecer
scenery sustantivo/ˈsiːnəɹi/paisaje, estampa
convenience sustantivo/kənˈvinjəns/conveniencia
bamboo sustantivo/bæmˈbu/bambúes, bambú
bicycle sustantivo/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/bicicleta, bici
pronunciation sustantivo/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/pronunciación
vocabulary sustantivo/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/vocabulario
intonation sustantivo/ɪntəˈneɪʃən/entonación
pause sustantivo/pɔːz/pausa
rhythm sustantivo/ˈɹɪð.əm/ritmo
fluency sustantivo/ˈfluːənsi/fluidez, fluencia
keyword sustantivo/ˈkiː.wɜːd/palabra clave, clave
memorize verbo/ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/memorizar
incorrectly adverbio/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛk(t).li/incorrectamente

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
walk through verboexplicar paso a paso, enseñar
go through verboatravesar

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 40 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'd, I've, you'll. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “th”: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, incorrectly /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛk(t).li/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: convenience /kənˈvinjəns/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: pause /pɔːz/, memorize /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como cherry, blossom, scenery.

¿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.

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