Shadowing Practice: Improve Your IELTS Speaking in 30 Days | Day 08 | Cue Card, Sample Answer & Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is Day 8 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 difficult decision you made.
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You should say what the decision was, when you made it, why it was difficult, and explain whether it was the right decision.
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Well, I'd like to talk about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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At that time, I had a stable job with a regular salary, and many people thought it was a good position.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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I was worried about my financial situation, and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Even though the journey wasn't easy, I don't regret my decision at all.
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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 one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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Well, I'd like to talk about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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Well, I'd like to talk about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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At that time I had a stable job with a regular salary and many people thought it was a good position.
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At that time I had a stable job with a regular salary and many people thought it was a good position.
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At that time I had a stable job with a regular salary and many people thought it was a good position.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes, taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes, taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes, taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow video.
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Even though the journey wasn't easy, I don't regret my decision at all.
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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 one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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At that time, I had a stable job with a regular salary and many people thought it was a good position.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Even though the journey wasn't easy, I don't regret my decision at all.
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Well, I'd like to talk about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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At that time, I had a stable job with a regular salary, and many people thought it was a good position.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Even though the journey wasn't easy, I don't regret my decision at all.
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Well, I'd like to talk about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, which was changing my career a few years ago.
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At that time, I had a stable job with a regular salary and many people thought it was a good position.
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However, I had always wanted to build something of my own and work on projects that I was truly passionate about.
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After thinking about it for several months, I finally decided to leave my job and start working independently.
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It was a really difficult decision because there was no guarantee that I would succeed.
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I was worried about my financial situation and I wasn't sure whether I could earn enough money.
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On top of that, some friends
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and relatives advised me to stay in my secure job because they believed it was too risky to start over.
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Looking back, I think it was the right decision.
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Although the first few months were quite stressful and there were many challenges, I learned a lot of new skills and became much more confident.
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Over time, my hard work started to pay off, and I was able to achieve goals that wouldn't have been possible if I had stayed in my previous job.
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Overall, this experience taught me that making difficult decisions can be scary, but sometimes, taking a calculated risk is the best way to grow.
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Even though the journey wasn't easy, I don't regret my decision at all.
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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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Stable job.
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A stable job offers financial security and consistent employment.
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Example, many people prefer having a stable job before starting a business.
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Regular salary.
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A regular salary provides predictable income.
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Example, she receives a regular salary at the end of each month.
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Passionate.
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Being passionate means loving what you do and enjoying it deeply.
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Example.
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He's passionate about teaching English.
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Independently.
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Working independently means managing your own work or business.
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Example.
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She decided to work independently after leaving her company.
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Guarantee.
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There was no guarantee of success.
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Example.
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There is no guarantee that the project will succeed.
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Financial situation.
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Your financial situation affects many important decisions.
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Example.
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I had to improve my financial situation before buying a house.
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Stressful.
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A stressful situation makes people feel anxious.
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Example.
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Starting a new business can be stressful.
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Challenge.
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Challenges help people develop new skills.
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Example.
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Learning a new language is an exciting challenge.
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Confident.
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Confidence grows through experience and practice.
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Example She became more confident after giving several presentations.
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Calculated risk.
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A calculated risk is taken after thinking about the possible consequences.
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Example Starting his own company was a calculated risk.
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Build something of my own.
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This expression describes creating something independently instead of working for others.
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Example.
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I've always wanted to build something of my own.
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Start over.
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People start over when they choose a new direction in life.
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Example.
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Moving abroad allowed her to start over.
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Looking back.
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This expression is used when reflecting on previous experiences.
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Example.
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Looking back, I realize I made the right decision.
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Pay off.
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Hard work pays off when your effort eventually leads to success.
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Example, all my hard work finally paid off.
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Don't regret.
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If you don't regret something, you believe it was the right choice.
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Example, I don't regret choosing this career because I've learned so much.
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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, 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 difficult decision you made.
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You should say what the decision was, when you made it, why it was difficult, and explain whether it was the right decision.
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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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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 8 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
Este vídeo tiene 188 frases y 2391 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 22:45. El hablante habla despacio, unas 105 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 84 % 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 menos comunes del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
- independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ (adverbio) — independientemente. In an independent manner.
- stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ (sustantivo) — establo, cuadra. A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.
- guarantee /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ (sustantivo) — garantía, caución. Anything that assures a certain outcome.
- salary /ˈsæləɹi/ (sustantivo) — salario, sueldo. A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or…
- passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ (adjetivo) — apasionado. Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.
- stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ (adjetivo) — estresoso, estresante. Irritating; causing stress.
- calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ (verbo) — calcular. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
- skill /skɪl/ (sustantivo) — destreza, habilidad. A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
- regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ (verbo) — lamentar, arrepentirse [de]. To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
- earn /ɝn/ (verbo) — ganar, granjear. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ (sustantivo) — familiar, pariente. Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
- scary /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ (adjetivo) — temible, espantoso. Causing fear or anxiety
- advise /ədˈvaɪz/ (verbo) — aconsejar, asesorar. To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
- risky /ˈɹɪski/ (adjetivo) — riesgoso, arriesgado. Dangerous; involving risks.
- lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (sustantivo) — lección. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
- pay off (verbo) — valer la pena, salir a cuenta. To bribe, especially to deter oversight.
- start over (verbo) — volver a empezar, empezar de cero. to begin again; to return to the beginning
- look back (verbo) — recordar, volver la cabeza. To think of (past events) in retrospect (in hindsight).
- think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verbo) — pensar en, ocurrírsele. To ponder.
- talk about (verbo) — hablar de, hablar sobre. Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
- go through (verbo) — atravesar. To travel from one end of something to the other.
- take after (verbo) — parecerse a. To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
- turn on (verbo) — abrir. To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 53 contracciones y formas reducidas, como wasn't, don't, I've. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/
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 independently, stable, guarantee.
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 | you've learned · I've ever made · I've always wanted |
| Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa | made, which was |
¿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.