シャドーイング練習: NCLEX 2026 Update: What’s Changing (and What’s Not) + How to Study Smarter | SimpleNursing - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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All right, did you hear the big news?
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The NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN both get updated on April 1st, 2026.
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But don't be scared.
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Simply be prepared.
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In the next few minutes, I'm going to be breaking down exactly what's staying the same, what's changing, and how to study smarter, so that you'll walk into the testing center feeling super confident.
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And by the end of this video, you'll know exactly how the new 2026 NCLEX test plan impacts you.
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what the NCSBN 2026 NCLEX update actually means,
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and the top study moves to lock in clinical judgment without cramming or panic prepping.
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This is a fact-first guide.
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No hype, no rumors.
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Just what matters so you can pass on the first try.
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The NCLEX is simply a safety exam.
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Let's make sure the way you study and answer questions proves that you're a safe nurse.
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All right, so starting off, what's staying the same on the NCLEX in 2026?
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Well, first is time and structure.
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You'll get up to five hours total, including the tutorial and breaks.
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What about the question range?
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Well, you can get a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 150 questions for both RN and PN.
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So once you hit 85, the computer can begin to decide passing or failing based on your performance points.
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Now, what about the NGN?
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Ooh, well, the next generation NCLEX isn't going away.
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That's here to stay.
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The clinical judgment model is staying as the core.
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If you're practicing bowtie questions, matrix questions, and case studies, then that's good news.
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That prep still applies.
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What about client need categories and scoring approach?
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Well, again, no change here.
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The same blueprint, same mission, stay safe and show the NCLEX that you can complete competent care.
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So here's the bottom line.
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Is the NCLEX changing in 2026?
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Well, yes.
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Is the NCLEX getting harder in 2026?
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Well, no. The NCLEX 2026 update refines expectations.
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It doesn't add brand new content areas or crank up the level of difficulty.
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So what else is actually changing in April of 26?
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Think evolution, not revolution.
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The new NCLEX plan of 2026 focuses on a few things.
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Number one, clinical judgment with ambiguity.
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So you can expect more scenarios where data is incomplete or evolving.
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That means you'll recognize cues and have to act, even when every option sounds reasonable.
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You'll have to weigh context over memorized rules.
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Professors love to test on this.
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Safe delay versus acting now decisions.
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You know those questions where it's like, what should the nurse do first?
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Or what is the priority action here?
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Now, what about patterns to watch for?
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Well, multiple clients on NCLEX case studies in 2026 that unfold across time.
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So you might see up to four clients in a set of questions.
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To mere real-world nursing, where you rarely care for just one patient at a time in a vacuum.
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Now, a huge NCLEX tip here.
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When all the answers look right, simply ask, what prevents harm first?
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Or what kills the patient first?
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Remember, the NCLEX is simply a safety exam.
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It's the most important thing.
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Now, number two, updated activity statement that reflects modern practice.
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We're talking unbiased, equitable care across orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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Also, confidentiality updates, including smart,
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safe social media behavior, as well as safety and infection prevention and control are still heavily tested.
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And lastly, physiological adaptation refinements,
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like monitoring or even maintaining internal monitoring devices consistent with current acute and critical care standards.
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So students, please remember here, these are clarifications.
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We're not talking brand new anatomy, patho, or even farm.
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You still need to know the fundamentals here, like labs, disease processes, as well as prioritization.
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Next is number three.
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clearer lens on language and expectations.
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The NCSBN 2026 NCLEX update tightens wording so that the scenario matches how nursing looks today.
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The mission stays the same.
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The NCLEX simply wants to know that you're a safe nurse.
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What about the NGN formats in 2026?
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Any surprises here?
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Well, no, the NGN is staying the same in structure.
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So you'll still need to know the bow tie questions
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and matrix questions alongside the standalone items case studies also remain a core feature with more emphasis on trend recognition
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and prioritizing across multiple patients and scoring approach this one remains consistent with ngn partial credit logic
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now how do we think like the 2026 nclex
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if you're faced with a question on the nclex that states you don't have labs yet, well, what do you do?
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In this case, we're going to want to look at the answer
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that proves and shows us the safest prioritization for the patient.
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Because once again, simply remember the NCLEX is just a safety exam.
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So simply look for the answer that prevents harm now.
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Don't let the NCLEX trick you.
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Look for context like keywords.
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Safe, timely action is the goal.
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So we use the memory trick safe s is for scan
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cues what threatens life brain airway circulation right now a is
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for act on the threat prevent harm first f is to always follow up
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so gather more data like labs
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or imaging even further assessments once the patient is stabilized
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and then e is for evaluate simply think did your actions reduce risk or reduce harm.
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So be sure to write this down.
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SAFE is the acronym to know.
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Now let's talk about your 2026 study strategy so that you know exactly how to prep without getting burned out.
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Number one is practice with purpose.
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Do NGN case studies that include multiple patients, evolving data, and trend questions.
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After each case, ask which cues matter most?
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What risk did I reduce?
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And what would I escalate?
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Number two is to build context muscles, not just a content bank.
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So yes, content still matters, but always test yourself out loud.
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Simply say out loud, if I pick this answer, what happens to the patient in the next 10 minutes?
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Or you can ask yourself, does this delay care or prevent harm?
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So that is a huge test tip.
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If two answers look good, pick the one that reduces harm immediately.
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Remember, we have to reduce that immediate risk.
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Now, number three is prioritize safety language.
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Always tie your choice to the ABCs, airway, breathing, circulation.
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Then think about what harms the patient.
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Is it bleeding, neuro changes, perfusion threats, even infection control?
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All those things can harm the patient and link every action to clinical judgment model.
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So recognize cues, analyze, prioritize, act, and then evaluate.
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Number four is to keep your fundamentals sharp.
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You still need to know your lab values, isolation precautions, med-surg priorities, and pharmacology basics.
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Remember, the most deadly things are often the most tested things because remember, it's simply a safety exam.
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So things like hypoxia, that low oxygen,
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sepsis, hypoglycemia, even hemorrhage, etc. Now let's go through some quick Q&A.
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The NCLEX RN changes versus the NCLEX PN changes.
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So both follow a new NCLEX test plan starting April 2026 with the same clinical judgment focus and updated activity statements.
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So to keep it simple, the differences live in the scope of practice, the same blueprint style, just different expectations.
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What about the new NCLEX format for 2026?
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Well, again, the NGN structure continues to stay the same.
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But expect more multi-client unfolding scenarios, not a brand new format overhaul.
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How about NCLEX scoring changes?
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Well, no major shifts.
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Partial credit for NGN logic remains the same.
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How about health equity for NCLEX content?
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Well, yes, this one is a big one.
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Expect unbiased care, confidentiality, and dignity threaded into scenarios.
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So here's a quick recap that you can screenshot.
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NCLEX changes April 2026.
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Only refinements here, not a change in difficulty.
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NGN stays the same.
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We're talking bow ties, matrix, case studies.
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All those guys stay the same.
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The next one is more ambiguity and multi-clients.
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So remember, prioritize safety when working with incomplete data.
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Next is to update activity statements like equity, confidentiality, workplace safety, even device monitoring.
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And lastly, how to prepare for success.
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Always remember, practice clinical judgment in context and choose the answer that prevents harm the quickest.
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So again, simply ask yourself, what kills or harms this patient first?
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Now, remember, you should never cram for this exam.
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The 2026 NCLEX update rewards nurses who can logically think, not just memorize and recall.
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If you train your eyes to spot risk, well, then your brain is going to pick the right answer.
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So again, this new update in 2026 is all about safer care, clearer language, and strong clinical judgment.
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Hopefully, this has helped you.
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If you'd like to see how we walk through those tricky NGN questions, check out the playlist on the top right of this video.
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Or if you're not sure where to even start with your studying, well, then I'd recommend that you watch the first video in our NCLEX lecture series,
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How to Study for the NCLEX.
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I'll link it right here on the bottom right.
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So thanks so much for watching.
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Please don't forget to like and subscribe if this video helped.
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I'll see you guys in the next video.

実際の場面: ナース資格試験NCLEXの変更についての説明

このビデオでは、2026年4月に実施されるNCLEX(ナース資格試験)のアップデートについて、変更点と変わらない点、そして効果的な勉強法が説明されています。ナース志望者にとって重要な情報を、分かりやすく解説する場面で、英語スピーキング練習にも最適なリアルな会話が展開されています。

覚えておきたい語句やコロケーション

  • clinical judgment(臨床的判断力): ナースの核心的な能力を表す言葉で、「clinical judgment with ambiguity」(曖昧さのある臨床的判断力)のように使われます。
  • crank up the level of difficulty(難易度を上げる): 試験の難しさを増やすことを表す口語的な表現で、「The NCLEX isn't cranking up the level of difficulty」のように使います。
  • unfold across time(時間とともに展開する): ケーススタディが時間経過とともに進む様子を表し、「case studies that unfold across time」のように用いられます。
  • lock in(確実に身につける): 「lock in clinical judgment without cramming」(暗記せずに臨床的判断力を確実に身につける)のように、知識や技能をしっかりと習得することを表します。
  • weigh context over memorized rules(暗記したルールよりも文脈を重視する): 「weigh context over memorized rules」で、暗記したルールよりも状況を考慮することが重要であることを示します。

あなたのshadowing challenge: リアルな発音とリズムを身につける

「shadowspeak」の技法を使って、このビデオの音声を追いかけてみましょう。具体的な課題は、「The NCLEX 2026 update refines expectations. It doesn't add brand new content areas or crank up the level of difficulty.」という文を10回繰り返して発音し、リズムとイントネーションを真似ることです。これにより、自然な英語の流れを感じながら、shadow speakの技術を磨くことができます。特に「crank up」のような口語的な表現の発音に注意して、原音と同じように話すことで、英語の発音を良くすることができます。

この課題を通して、リアルな会話のリズムを体得し、shadowspeaksの実践的な効果を実感してください。

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。

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