Pratique du Shadowing: IELTS 10 Test 1 Section 1 | Listening🎧 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.
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Good morning, World Tours.
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My name is Jamie.
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How can I help you?
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Good morning.
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I want some information on self -drive tours in the USA.
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Could you send me a brochure? Of course.
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Could I have your name, please?
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Andrea Brown.
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Thank you.
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And your address?
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24, Ardley Road.
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Can you spell that?
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A -R -D -L -E -I -G -H Road.
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Postcode?
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BH520P.
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Thanks.
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And can I have your phone number?
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Is a mobile alright?
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Fine.
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It's 077 86 643 091.
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Thank you.
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And can I ask you where you heard about world tours?
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From a friend, or did you see an advert somewhere?
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No, I read about you in the newspaper.
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OK, I'll get the brochures and the post to you, but can I give you some information over the phone?
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What kinds of things do you want to do on your holiday?
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I'm interested in going to California with my family.
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I've got two children and we want to hire a car.
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OK.
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We have a couple of self -drive tours there, visiting different places of interest in California.
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The first one begins in Los Angeles and there's plenty of time to visit some of the theme parks there.
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Ah, that's something on my children's list, so I'd want to include that.
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Good.
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Then you drive to San Francisco.
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From San Francisco, you can drive to Yosemite Park, where you spend a couple of nights.
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You can choose to stay in a lodge or on the campsite.
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I don't like the idea of staying in a tent.
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It'd be too hot.
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Right.
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And the tour ends in Las Vegas.
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OK.
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The other trip we can arrange is slightly different.
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It starts in San Francisco, then you drive south to Cambria.
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Someone told me there's a really nice castle near Cambria.
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Will we go near that?
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Hurst Castle is on that road, so you could stop there.
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Good.
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I'd like to do that.
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Does this trip also go into the desert?
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No. It continues to Santa Monica, where most people like to stop and do some shopping.
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We have enough of that at home, so that doesn't interest us.
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OK.
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Well, you could go straight on to San Diego.
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That's good for beaches, isn't it?
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That's right.
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That's a good place to relax and your children might like to visit the zoo before flying home.
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"I don't think so.
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We want some time for sunbathing and swimming." Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
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So, how many days are the trips and how much do they cost?
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The first one I told you about is a self -drive tour through California, which lasts 12 days and covers 2 ,020 kilometres.
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The shortest journey is 206 kilometres and the longest is 632 kilometres.
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The cost is £525 per person.
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That includes accommodation, car rental and a flight, but no meals.
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OK.
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And the other trip?
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That lasts nine days, but you spend only three days on the road.
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You cover about 980 kilometres altogether.
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So is that cheaper then?
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Yes, it's almost £100 cheaper.
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It's £429 per person, which is a good deal.
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So that covers accommodation and car hire.
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What about flights?
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They aren't included, but these hotels offer dinner in the price.
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OK.
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Well, thank you very much.
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I'll be in touch when I've had a chance to look at the brochure.
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I'm pleased to help.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.

About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English listening and speaking skills through a practical exercise. By engaging with the audio content from the IELTS 10 Test 1 Section 1, you'll practice understanding spoken dialogue related to travel inquiries. In particular, you will learn how to make requests, give personal information, and inquire about travel options. This exercise is designed to improve your fluency and confidence in real-life conversations, making it an excellent opportunity for English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Self-drive tour - A type of travel where you drive yourself rather than relying on guided tours.
  • Broschure - A small booklet containing information about a service or product, in this case, travel options.
  • Postcode - The code used in mail delivery; important for providing accurate addresses.
  • Theme parks - Amusement parks with rides and entertainment, popular destinations for families.
  • Camping - A form of outdoor accommodation, where travelers stay in tents or lodges.
  • Car hire - The service of renting a car for travel purposes.
  • Family trip - A journey taken with family members.

Practice Tips

To maximize your practice session, consider using the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the dialogue and repeating it simultaneously, which helps improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. As you practice, aim to match the speed and tone of the speaker in the video. The dialogue in this transcript features a conversational pace, ideal for immediate shadow speech practice.

Start by listening to a short segment and then pause the audio. Try to repeat what you heard, focusing on articulating each word clearly. Utilize a shadowing site or recording app to track your progress, allowing you to listen back and identify areas for improvement. Pay close attention to how the speakers interact, as this can provide valuable insights into conversational structures and expressions that are often used in travel contexts.

Regularly incorporating these practices into your routine will significantly enhance your ability to engage in English-speaking encounters, whether you're planning a vacation or simply having a chat about travel interests. With consistent effort, your English communication skills will become more efficient and engaging.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.