Shadowing Practice: [Audio] Basic IELTS Listening - 10 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Exercise 7.
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The maps of some countries.
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Task A.
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Look at the maps of some countries.
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Listen to the tape and write down the people's names next to the country where they come from.
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1. All right, Ms. He.
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Let me just check this information.
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Is your first name spelled S-U-E?
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No, it's not.
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It's spelt S-U, no E at the end.
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It's not an English name.
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Thank you.
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And you are from Korea, correct?
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No, I'm not from Korea.
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I come from Japan.
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I see.
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Sue, so you are Japanese?
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Two.
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Hello, Mr. Smith.
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What's your first name?
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My first name is Charlie.
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It's spelled C-H-A-R-L-I-E.
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C-H-A-R-L-I-E.
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OK, Charlie, do you come from Brazil?
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No, I don't.
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I come from Mexico. So, you are Mexican?
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Yes, that's right.
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Good morning.
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Can I help you?
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Yes, I'd like to reserve computer time.
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Certainly.
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What's your surname, please?
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McLean.
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Could you spell that for me?
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Yes, it's M-A-C-L-A-I-N.
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Thank you.
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What's your first name?
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Shirley.
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That's spelled S-H-I-R-L-E-Y.
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Thanks.
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Where are you from, Ms. McLean?
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Germany.
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I see.
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So your mother tongue is German, isn't it?
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Yes, that's right.
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When do you want to use the computer?
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Next Monday morning, from 9 to 11.
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Okay.
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That will be fine.
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4. Good afternoon.
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Can I help you?
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Yes, I'd like to enrol for the course.
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Certainly.
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What's your last name?
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Beattie.
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Could you spell that for me?
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Yes, it's B-E-A-T-T-Y.
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Thanks, Mr Beattie.
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And what's your first name?
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Emilio.
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That's spelled E-M-I-L-I-O.
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Thank you.
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Where are you from, Mr. Beattie?
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Italy.
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I see.
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So, you are Italian?
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Yes, that's right.
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5. Good afternoon.
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Can I help you?
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Good afternoon.
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I'd like to join the tennis club.
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Certainly.
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What's your last name?
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White.
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Could you spell that for me?
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Yes, it's W-H-I-T-E.
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Thanks, Mr. White.
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And what's your first name?
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Marty.
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That's spelled M-A-R-T-I.
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Thank you.
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Where are you from, Mr. White?
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France.
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I see.
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So you speak French.
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Yes, that's right.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "[Audio] Basic IELTS Listening - 10" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →