Shadowing Practice: SPEAKING PART 2 DAY 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is day one 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 person who inspired you.
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You should say who this person is, how you know this person, what this person has achieved, and explain why this person inspired you.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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We grew up together, and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university.
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with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult, I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
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Overall, I really admire my sister, and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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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 my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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We grew up together and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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We grew up together and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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We grew up together and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university, with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university, with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university, with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult, I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying even when things don't go as planned.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying even when things don't go as planned.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
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Overall, I really admire my sister, and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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Overall, I really admire my sister and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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Overall, I really admire my sister and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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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 my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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We grew up together, and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult, I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
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Overall, I really admire my sister, and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my older sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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We grew up together, and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult, I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
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Overall, I really admire my sister and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my older sister who has always been a great source of inspiration for me.
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She's someone I've looked up to since I was a child because she's hardworking, responsible, and always has a positive attitude.
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Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
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We grew up together, and I've had the chance to see how much effort she puts into everything she does.
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Even when she faces difficulties, she stays calm and keeps working toward her goals instead of giving up.
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One of her biggest achievements was graduating from university with excellent grades while working part-time to support herself.
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I know it wasn't easy because she had to balance her studies, her job, and family responsibilities.
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Despite her busy schedule, she always managed her time well and never complained.
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She inspired me because she showed me that success doesn't come from talent alone.
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It comes from determination, discipline, and a willingness to keep improving.
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Whenever I feel discouraged or think something is too difficult, I remember how hard she worked to achieve her goals.
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That motivates me to stay focused and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
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Overall, I really admire my sister, and I hope I can develop the same determination and positive mindset that she has.
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I believe she's had a big influence on the person I'm becoming today.
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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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Hardworking.
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A hardworking person is dedicated and doesn't give up easily.
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Example.
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She is one of the most hardworking people I know.
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Responsible.
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A responsible person can be trusted to complete tasks properly.
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Example.
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He's very responsible at work.
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Positive attitude.
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Having a positive attitude helps people deal with challenges.
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Example, she always has a positive attitude, even during difficult times.
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Determination.
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Determination helps people continue despite obstacles.
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Example, his determination helped him achieve his dreams.
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Discipline.
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Discipline means consistently doing what is necessary to reach your goals.
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Example, learning a language requires discipline.
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Achievement.
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An achievement is a result of hard work and effort.
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Example, graduating from university was a major achievement.
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Responsibilities.
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Responsibilities are important tasks that require your attention.
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Example, parents have many responsibilities.
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Willingness.
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Willingness shows that you're prepared to learn and improve.
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Example, his willingness to help impress everyone.
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Discouraged.
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People feel discouraged when things become difficult.
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Example.
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Don't feel discouraged by small mistakes.
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Mindset.
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Your mindset affects how you respond to challenges.
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Example.
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A positive mindset can help you succeed.
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A great source of inspiration.
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This expression describes a person who has a strong positive influence on your life.
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Example.
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My grandfather has always been a great source of inspiration.
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Look up to someone.
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You look up to people because of their character or achievements.
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Example, I've always looked up to my older brother.
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Put effort into something.
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This expression means giving your time and energy to achieve a goal.
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Example, she puts a lot of effort into everything she does.
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Give up.
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Someone who doesn't give up continues even when things are difficult.
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Example, never give up on your dreams.
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Work toward a goal.
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This expression means taking consistent steps to reach your objective.
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Example, he's working toward becoming a doctor.
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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 person who inspired you.
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You should say who this person is, how you know this person, what this person has achieved, and explain why this person inspired you.
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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 one 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 “SPEAKING PART 2 DAY 1”. Las palabras que más se repiten: positive, determination, goal, example, sister. Este vídeo tiene 192 frases y 2321 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 23:43. El hablante habla despacio, unas 98 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

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

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
determination sustantivo/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/determinación
inspire verbo/ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/inspirar, infundir
hardworking adjetivo/ˈhɑːɹdˌwɜːɹ.kɪŋ/trabajador, esforzado
discourage verbo/dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/descorazonar, acobardar
willingness sustantivo/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/voluntariedad, alacridad
mindset sustantivo/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/mentalidad, actitud
motivate verbo/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/motivar
admire verbo/ədˈmaɪɹ/admirar
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

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
give up verborendirse, entregar
look up to verborespetar
grow up verbocrecer
go through verboatravesar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • Since we're family, I've known her my whole life.
  • Willingness shows that you're prepared to learn and improve.
  • Example, I've always looked up to my older brother.
  • The more you practice, the more confident you'll become.

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahorayou've learned · has achieved · has always been
Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosaperson who inspired · person who has · Someone who doesn
Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo haceis dedicated · can be trusted

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 75 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I've, doesn't, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, incorrectly /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛk(t).li/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, 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 determination, inspire, hardworking.

¿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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