Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Speaking Test 2 (2023) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Toeq This
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is the TOEK Speaking Test.
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This test includes 11 questions that measure different aspects of your speaking ability.
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The test lasts approximately 20 minutes.
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For each type of question, you will be given specific directions including the time allowed for preparation and speaking.
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It is to your advantage to say as much as you can in the time allowed.
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It is also important that you speak clearly and that you answer each question according to the directions.
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Click on continue to go on.
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In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare.
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Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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Thank you.
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In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response.
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Then you will have 30 seconds to speak about the picture.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin speaking now.
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Begin preparing now.
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Let's go.
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Speaking now.
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions.
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You will have three seconds to prepare after you hear each question.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 5 and 6, and 30 seconds to respond to question 7.
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Imagine that a magazine company is conducting research to write an article.
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You agreed to participate in a telephone interview about the use of online shopping platforms.
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When did you start using online shopping platforms and how has your usage evolved over time?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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What are the key factors that influence your decision to use online shopping platforms?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Why do you believe online shopping platforms have gained such popularity in recent years, and what advantages do you see in using them over traditional shopping methods?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Let's go.
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of the test you will answer three questions based on the
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information provided you will have 45 seconds to read the information
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before the questions begin you will have three seconds to prepare
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and 15 seconds to respond to questions 8 and 9 you will hear question 10 two times
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you will have three seconds to prepare and 30 seconds to respond to question 10 begin reading now Thank you.
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Hi.
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I'm calling about the Multimedia for Business conference schedule that will take place in August 25, 2023.
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Could you give me some information about it?
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What is the focus of the morning session on day one of the conference.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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What is the focus of the workshop scheduled from 9 a.m to 1 p.m during day 3 of the conference?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I'm not familiar with creating podcasts and use of other multimedia platforms for my business.
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When will these topics be discussed and what other topics are included?
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Now, listen again.
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I'm not familiar with creating podcasts and use of other multimedia platforms for my business.
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When will these topics be discussed and what other topics are included?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Thank you.
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In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic.
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Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare.
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Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
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Discuss the experiences and outcomes of traveling alone versus traveling in groups.
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Consider the factors that influence individuals' preferences, the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and provide examples from real-life situations to support your arguments.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Este vídeo tiene 75 frases y 615 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 16:16. El 90 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
topic sustantivo/ˈtɑpɪk/tema, tópico
multimedia sustantivo/ˌmʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/multimedia
podcast sustantivo/ˈpɑdˌkæst/podcast, pódcast
aloud adverbio/əˈlaʊd/en voz alta, públicamente
participate verbo/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/participar
aspect sustantivo/ˈæspɛkt/aspecto
telephone sustantivo/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/teléfono
outcome sustantivo/ˈaʊtkʌm/resultado
preparation sustantivo/ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/preparación
versus/ˈvɝsəs/contra, en vez de
popularity sustantivo/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/popularidad
usage sustantivo/ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/uso
workshop sustantivo/ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/taller
preference sustantivo/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/preferencia
evolve verbo/ɪˈvɑlv/desarrollar

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 3 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: multimedia /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/, participate /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, popularity /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/

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 topic, multimedia, podcast.

¿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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