シャドーイング練習: Job Inquiry | IELTS LISTENING TEST | SECTION-1 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Section 1 You will hear a man phoning to inquire about a job vacancy.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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good evening king's restaurant good evening i'm ringing about the job
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i understand you have vacant oh yes the job vacancy is at a restaurant
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so a restaurant has been written in the space now we shall begin you should answer the questions as you listen
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because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.
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Good evening, King's Restaurant.
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Good evening.
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I'm ringing about the job.
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I understand you have vacant?
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Oh, yes.
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I'd like to find out a few more details, if I may.
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Yes, of course.
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Can I take your name?
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It's Peter Chin.
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Okay, Peter.
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Well, if you want to ask about the job, and then if we're both still interested, we could arrange for you to come for an interview.
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Great, thanks.
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I'm afraid I missed the advert for the job, but heard about it from a friend.
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That's no problem at all.
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What would you like to know?
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Well, um, what sort of work is it?
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Washing up?
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It's answering the phone.
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Oh, right, fine.
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And not waiting at table.
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That'd be good.
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And how many nights a week would it be?
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Well, we're really only busy at the weekend.
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So, two nights?
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Three, actually.
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So it would work out at twelve hours a week.
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That'd be fine.
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It wouldn't interfere with my studies.
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Are you at the university?
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Yes.
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First year physics student.
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Oh, right.
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Um, and because I'm not an EU national, would I need a work permit?
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Yes, you would.
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Just get your tutor to sign it.
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That wouldn't be a problem if I were to get the job.
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Um, where exactly is the restaurant?
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Well, we have two branches.
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The one we're recruiting for is in Hillsdun Road.
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Hmm, I don't know
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that how do you spell it please it's h i double l s d u double n e road got
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that thanks is it near a bus stop yes the nearest
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one would probably be just beside the library oh yes i know it that'd be fine for me
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and could i ask about the pay we're offering £4.45 an hour.
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That's very good.
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My last job was £3.95 an hour.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
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We feel it's pretty good and we also offer some good fringe benefits.
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Really?
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Well, we give you a free dinner, so you eat well.
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Right.
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Better than hostile food.
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We certainly hope so.
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And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays.
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Oh, that's a really good perk, isn't it?
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Yes, we think so.
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And then because of the difficulties of getting public transport, if you're working after 11 o'clock, we drive you home.
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Oh, that's good to know.
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Well, we'd certainly be interested in inviting you for an interview, if you're still interested.
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Oh yes, certainly.
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Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?
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Well, for this particular job we want a clear voice, which you obviously do have.
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Thanks.
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And you must be able to think quickly, you know.
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Well, I hope I...
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So, when could you come in for an interview?
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We're actually quite quiet tonight.
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Uh, sorry, I couldn't come tonight.
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Or tomorrow, I'm afraid.
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Uh, Thursday's okay.
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That'll be 22nd of October.
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Fine.
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After 5pm?
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Yes, fine.
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Would six o'clock be okay?
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Perfect.
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And could you bring along the names of two referees?
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Yes, that's fine.
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No problem.
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Good.
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I look forward to seeing you.
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Oh, uh, by the way, who should I ask for?
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Oh, yes, of course.
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Sorry.
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My name is Samira Manuja.
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Uh, can you spell that, please?
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M-A-N-U-J-A.
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Okay.
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I've got that.
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Thanks very much.
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Look forward to seeing you later on then.
この動画でスピーキング練習する理由
就職の問い合わせという日常的な場面は、英語スピーキング練習に最適です。この動画の会話は、実際の電話応対の流れをリアルに再現しており、「求人の詳細を聞く」「自身の状況を説明する」といった実用的なコミュニケーション能力を養えます。YouTubeで英語学習をする際、こうした具体的なシチュエーションを使った練習は、シャドーイング（shadowspeak）の効果を最大化し、自然な発音と流暢さを身につけるのに役立ちます。
文脈の中の文法と表現
- 「I'm ringing about the job」：電話での目的を明らかにする基本表現。「ring about」は「～について電話する」という意味で、日常会話で頻繁に使われます。
- 「It wouldn't interfere with my studies」：「～に支障をきたさない」というネガティブな結果を否定する表現。条件文の一種で、実際の可能性を考えながら話す際に使えます。
- 「Could you spell it please?」：スペルを聞く際の丁寧な言い方。「Could you～?」は依頼を柔らかく表現するのに重要で、ビジネスシーンでも不可欠です。
発音の注意点
この動画の会話では、いくつかの発音トラップがあります。例えば、「Hillsdun Road」の「Hillsdun」は「h i double l s d u double n e」と発音され、特に「double l」や「double n」の部分が混乱しやすいです。また、「work permit」の「permit」は名詞なので「パーミット」と発音し、動詞の場合は「パーミット」ではなく「パーミット」（強勢の位置が異なる）です。シャドーイングをする際は、これらの単語の発音を注意深く聴き、繰り返し練習することで、自然な発音を身につけることができます。
英語シャドーイングやshadowspeaksの練習にこの動画を使えば、実践的なスピーキング能力を効率的に向上させることができます。日常的な場面で使える表現と発音をマスターし、自信を持って英語を話せるようになりましょう。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。