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Conversation Two.
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Hi, Sam. So, you're thinking about a semester abroad?
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Yes! I've wanted to do this since my first year.
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I'm choosing between Osaka and Vancouver.
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Both great choices. What's making it hard to decide?
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Mostly money, to be honest. I'm worried I can't afford it.
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That's a common worry, but it's usually less than people think.
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Both are exchange partners, so you'd pay your normal tuition here.
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Really? So I wouldn't pay anything extra to the university there?
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Exactly. You'd only need to cover your flights and living costs.
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And rent in Vancouver is quite a bit higher than in Osaka.
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Interesting. What about the language? My Japanese is pretty basic.
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Osaka offers most courses in English, plus free Japanese classes.
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But the most important thing is to check your credits.
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Make sure the courses there count towards your degree here.
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Oh, I hadn't even thought about that.
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Take the course list to your department head before you decide.
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There's also a travel grant for exchange students.
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But you'll have to apply before the end of this month.
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I'll start the application tonight! Thanks so much.
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Just promise me one thing. Send me a postcard!
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From Osaka or Vancouver? That's the question!
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Questions five to eight are based on the conversation you have just heard.
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Question five. What is the man's main concern about studying abroad?
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Question six. What does the woman say about tuition fees?
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Question seven. What does the woman say is the most important thing to check?
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Question eight. What does the woman advise the man to do before the end of the month?

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “CET-6 Listening Long Conversation: Planning a Semester Abroad”. This video has 27 sentences and 269 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:49. The speaker talks at a steady 148 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 10 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
abroad adverb/əˈbɹɔːd/Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.
tuition noun/tjuːˈɪʃən/The training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor.
semester noun/sɪˈmɛstɚ/Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.
postcard noun/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.
grant verb/ɡɹɑːnt/To give (permission or wish).
concern noun/kənˈsɝn/That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
rent noun/ˈɹɛnt/A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
afford verb/əˈfoɹd/To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as…
fee noun/fiː/An amount charged for a privilege.
exchange noun/ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/An act of exchanging or trading.
worry verb/ˈwʌ.ɹi/To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
decide verb/dɪˈsaɪd/To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
conversation noun/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
credit noun/ˈkɹɛdɪt/Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
travel verb/ˈtɹævəl/To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • So, you're thinking about a semester abroad?
  • I've wanted to do this since my first year.
  • What's making it hard to decide?
  • I'm worried I can't afford it.
  • I'll start the application tonight!

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you'd, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/, application /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/, application /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like abroad, tuition, semester.

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.

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