Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 1: Dream Job | Learnivo - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello and welcome to the LearnEvo IELTS Speaking Practice Podcast.
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where stories teach, voices inspire, and learning never stops.
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I'm your host from LearnEvo, and today's episode is all about a topic everyone can relate to.
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dream jobs.
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Whether you've always wanted to be a pilot, a teacher, or even your own boss, We all dream of doing something meaningful.
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In this episode, we'll explore 20 IELTS Speaking Part 1, questions with clear and natural sample answers to help you express your ideas fluently and confidently.
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So let's dive right in and talk about your dream job.
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What was your dream job when you were a child?
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When I was a child, my dream job was to become a doctor.
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I used to think it would be amazing to help people and save lives.
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I admired doctors because they always seemed so intelligent and kind.
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Has your dream job changed since then?
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Yes, it has.
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When I grew older, I realized that being a doctor requires a lot of patience and long hours.
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Now I'm more interested in creative work like graphic design or content creation.
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What is your dream job now?
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My dream job now is to become a professional designer.
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who can work for international brands.
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I love the idea of using creativity to make something beautiful and useful at the same time.
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Why do you want to have this job?
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because it combines creativity, technology, and freedom.
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I enjoy expressing ideas visually, and design allows me to do that while working on different kinds of projects.
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Do you think you will be able to achieve your dream job?
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I believe so.
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I'm studying hard, improving my skills, and building a strong portfolio.
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It may take time.
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But with effort and dedication, I think it's possible.
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What kind of skills do you need for your dream job?
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You need both technical and soft skills.
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For example, You should be good at using design software.
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but also have good communication, creativity, and time management skills.
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What do you like about your dream job?
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What I like most is the freedom to be creative.
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It's not repetitive.
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Every project is different.
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I also enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and learning from them.
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What are the challenges of your dream job?
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The biggest challenge is keeping up with trends and technology.
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Design tools and styles change quickly, so you need to keep learning.
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It can also be stressful when deadlines are tight.
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Have you ever done anything related to your dream job?
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Yes, I have.
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I've done some small freelance projects and internships,
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Those experiences gave me a better understanding of the industry and made me even more passionate about this career.
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What do your parents think about your dream job?
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At first, they were a bit unsure because they wanted me to have a stable career.
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But after they saw how serious I am and how much I enjoy it, they started to support me fully.
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What kinds of jobs are popular in your country?
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In my country, jobs in technology, medicine, and education are quite popular.
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Many people also dream of working abroad or starting their own business because they want more opportunities.
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Do you think people nowadays care more about salary or passion?
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I think most people care about salary first, especially because life is expensive.
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But deep down, Everyone wants a job they actually enjoy doing.
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Ideally, we'd all like both.
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good pay and passion.
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What kind of job would you never want to do?
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I would never want a job that is extremely repetitive or stressful, like factory work or telemarketing.
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I prefer something that allows creativity and personal growth.
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Do you prefer working for a company or being self -employed?
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I'd prefer to be self -employed in the long run.
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Working for myself gives me more flexibility and control over my schedule.
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However, I think it's good to gain some experience in a company first, Do you think your dream job will still exist in the future.
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Yes but it will probably evolve.
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With new technology, many traditional jobs are changing.
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But creative fields like design will always need human imagination and emotion.
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What kind of working environment do you prefer?
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I like a positive and modern environment, one where people respect each other and share ideas freely.
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A supportive team and comfortable workspace really helped me stay motivated.
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Who inspires you most in your career goals?
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I'm inspired by successful entrepreneurs and designers who started small but made a big impact,
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like Steve Jobs or modern content creators who turned their passion into a profession.
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What do you think makes a job Dream job.
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I think a dream job is one that matches your interests, talents, and values.
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It's not just about money.
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It's about feeling satisfied and proud of what you do every day.
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How would you feel if you got your dream job?
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I'd feel extremely happy and grateful.
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It would be a dream come true.
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And I'd probably work even harder to keep improving and enjoy every opportunity that comes my way.
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What advice would you give to someone trying to reach their dream job.
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I'd say don't give up easily.
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Keep learning new things, stay curious and be patient.
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Success doesn't come overnight, but if you stay consistent and passionate, You'll get there eventually.
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And that wraps up today's episode of the LearnAvo IELTS Speaking Practice Podcast.
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We hope this session helped you understand how to talk naturally about your dream job, from childhood dreams to future ambitions.
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Remember, good answers come from clear ideas, natural language, and confident expression.
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Keep practicing with LearnEvo to strengthen your fluency and vocabulary, one topic at a time.
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Share this podcast with your friends and join us for the next IELTS speaking topic.
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Until next time, this is Learnable, helping you learn, speak, and grow with confidence.
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Thanks for listening and see you in the next episode.

Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “IELTS Speaking Part 1: Dream Job”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: dream, episode, enjoy, design, Ielts. Deze video bevat 91 zinnen en 1008 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:16. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 139 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 17 van de 91 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
creativity zelfstandig naamwoord/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/creativiteit
inspire werkwoord/ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/inspireren
podcast zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈpɑdˌkæst/podcast
stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈstɹɛsfəl/stressvol
employ werkwoord/ɪmˈplɔɪ/tewerkstellen
passionate bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈpæʃənɪt/hartstochtelijk, gepassioneerd
fluency zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfluːənsi/vlotheid
fluently bijwoordvloeiend
motivate werkwoord/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/motiveren
internship zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/stage
evolve werkwoord/ɪˈvɑlv/ontwikkelen
vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/woordenschat, vocabulaire
ambition zelfstandig naamwoord/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/eerzucht, ambitie
dedication zelfstandig naamwoord/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/toewijding
admire werkwoord/ədˈmaɪɹ/bewonderen, aanbidden

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordBetekenis
give up werkwoordzich overgeven
wrap up werkwoordinpakken, omhullen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • Has your dream job changed since then?
  • What is your dream job now?
  • Why do you want to have this job?
  • What do you like about your dream job?
  • What are the challenges of your dream job?

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 16 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'd, I'm, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/, ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/, dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, profession /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, repetitive /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, visually /ˈvɪzju.əli/, ideally /aɪˈdi.ə.li/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: repetitive /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/, evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/, nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: podcast /ˈpɑdˌkæst/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als creativity, inspire, podcast.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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