Shadowing Practice: EXAM BOOSTER - Listening Part 1 Test 1 (2020 + Transcript + Key) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Track 1.
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Listening Part 1.
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Worksheet 1.
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For each question, choose the correct answer.
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Look at question 1.
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1. What did the man do at the sports centre yesterday?
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I went along to that new sports centre yesterday evening.
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Oh yeah?
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Is it any good?
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Well, I hadn't become a member yet, but they showed me around.
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It was pretty good.
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I was thinking of joining so that I could do diving lessons, but there's no pool, so I don't know.
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Oh, that's a shame.
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Did you try any of the facilities while you were there?
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I did a quick workout in the gym at the sports centre.
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The machines are great.
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You'd like it because they have a running track outside.
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Interesting.
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I'll go and take a look.
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Now listen again.
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I went along to that new sports centre yesterday evening.
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Oh yeah?
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Is it any good?
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Well, I haven't become a member yet, but they showed me around.
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It was pretty good.
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I was thinking of joining so that I could do diving lessons, but there's no pool, so I don't know.
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Oh, that's a shame.
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Did you try any of the facilities while you were there?
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I did a quick workout in the gym at the sports centre.
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The machines are great.
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You'd like it because they have a running track outside.
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Interesting.
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I'll go and take a look.
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2. Which sport does the woman compete in?
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Are you into sport, Julie?
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Yeah, I've loved it since I was little and I've competed in a few different things.
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Oh, really?
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Do you mean in team sports?
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Well, I play football, but only for fun with my friends.
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I preferred baseball when I was at school.
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I was quite good at it and I almost played in a national tournament once.
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But no, I'm actually hoping to go out to Spain to take part in the surfing championships next month.
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That sounds amazing.
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I wish you the best of luck.
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Thanks.
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Now listen again.
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Are you into sport, Julie?
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Yeah, I've loved it since I was little and I've competed in a few different things.
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Oh really?
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Do you mean in team sports?
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Well, I play football, but only for fun with my friends.
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I preferred baseball when I was at school.
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I was quite good at it and I almost played in a national tournament once.
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But no, I'm actually hoping to go out to Spain to take part in the surfing championships next month.
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That sounds amazing.
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I wish you the best of luck.
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Thanks.
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Three.
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Where will the friends go running this evening?
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I'm not as fit as I used to be.
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I need to start doing some training again.
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Well, why don't you come for a run with me this evening after college?
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I usually set off from home around six o'clock.
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We could go along a path through the woods near college, or we could go into the countryside, which is what I do.
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There's a path by the river.
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It's more peaceful than running through the streets and there are some beautiful views.
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Well, okay then, why not?
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Now listen again.
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I'm not as fit as I used to be.
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I need to start doing some training again.
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Well, why don't you come for a run with me this evening after college?
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I usually set off from home around six o'clock.
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We could go along a path through the woods near college, or we could go into the countryside, which is what I do.
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There's a path by the river.
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It's more peaceful than running through the streets and there are some beautiful views.
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Well, OK then, why not?
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4. Which winter sport was Max good at when he was young?
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I'm going snowboarding next week.
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Have you ever tried it, Max?
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Not since I entered a competition when I was a teenager.
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It didn't end well.
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I came last and injured my ankle.
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Oh, that doesn't sound good.
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Well, no, it wasn't.
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I used to be one of the fastest skiers I knew when I was that age.
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My family lived in Switzerland for a few years, so I just expected to be good at other winter sports too, like snowboarding and ice hockey.
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But I failed to get into the school team for that.
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Really?
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Now listen again.
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I'm going snowboarding next week.
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Have you ever tried it, Max?
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Not since I entered a competition when I was a teenager.
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It didn't end well.
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I came last and injured my ankle.
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Oh, that doesn't sound good.
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Well, no, it wasn't.
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I used to be one of the fastest skiers I knew when I was that age.
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My family lived in Switzerland for a few years, so I just expected to be good at other winter sports too, like snowboarding and ice hockey.
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But I failed to get into the school team for that.
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Really?
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5. What did the girl lose?
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Good morning Highfield Sports Centre.
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Oh, hi, my name's Charlotte.
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I was playing squash at the centre yesterday.
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I wonder if anyone's found one of my trainers.
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It's got Charlotte in it.
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I was on court three with my friend.
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I usually put everything in my backpack with my racket.
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I've got one, but the other isn't there.
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Fortunately, they aren't new, but if you could look for me that would be great.
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Okay, just let me check for you.
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Yes, it's here.
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Oh, fantastic.
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I'll come in later then.
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Now listen again.
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Good morning, Highfield Sports Centre.
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Oh, hi.
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My name's Charlotte.
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I was playing squash at the centre yesterday.
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I wonder if anyone's found one of my trainers.
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It's got Charlotte in it.
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I was on court three with my friend.
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I usually put everything in my backpack with my racket.
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I've got one, but the other isn't there.
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Fortunately, they aren't new, but if you could look for me, that would be great.
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OK, just let me check for you.
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Yes, it's here.
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Oh, fantastic!
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I'll come in later then.
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6. Which sports instructor is the man going to meet today?
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Oh, hi, it's David.
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You know we said we'd meet at the sailing club later this afternoon.
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Well, the thing is, I forgot that I've already got an appointment at the golf club.
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My son, Tom, is thinking about joining, so I wanted to show him around.
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We're also going to meet the coach.
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I want to ask a few questions.
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Tom plays a lot of football, and I'm not sure it will be easy for him to do both sports.
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Can we meet another day instead?
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Sorry about this.
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Now listen again.
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Oh, hi, it's David.
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You know, we said we'd meet at the sailing club later this afternoon.
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Well, the thing is, I forgot that I've already got an appointment at the golf club.
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My son, Tom, is thinking about joining, so I wanted to show him around.
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We're also going to meet the coach.
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I want to ask a few questions.
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Tom plays a lot of football, and I'm not sure it will be easy for him to do both sports.
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Can we meet another day instead?
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Sorry about this.
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7. What will open at the Sports Centre soon?
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Good afternoon everybody, this is a club news announcement.
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I know some of you are already enjoying the brand new outdoor athletics area, but if you haven't been there yet, do try it.
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I'm sure you're also looking forward to the basketball competition in a few weeks as well.
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Don't forget to buy a ticket at reception if you'd like to watch.
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And if you want to be one of the first people to try out the climbing wall, come and book a session.
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You'll be able to do that from the 31st of this month.
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Now listen again.
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Good afternoon everybody.
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This is a club news announcement.
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I know some of you are already enjoying the brand new outdoor athletics area, but if you haven't been there yet, do try it.
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I'm sure you're also looking forward to the basketball competition in a few weeks as well.
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Don't forget to buy a ticket at reception if you'd like to watch.
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And if you want to be one of the first people to try out the climbing wall, come and book a session.
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You'll be able to do that from the 31st of this month.
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That is the end of part one.
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Thank you.
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Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

This video’s dialogue is a goldmine for learners because it mirrors real-life conversations—casual, conversational, and packed with natural phrasing. The short, focused exchanges about daily activities like visiting a sports centre or discussing hobbies make it easy to follow, while the repetition (hearing each question twice) reinforces comprehension. It’s ideal for practicing shadowing technique, as the clear pronunciation and steady pace let you mimic speech patterns without feeling overwhelmed.

Breaking Down Natural Speech Patterns

Let’s look at a few lines that showcase authentic English. First, “I hadn't become a member yet, but they showed me around.” The contraction “hadn't” and the phrase “showed me around” are everyday terms—no formal language here. This is how people actually talk, making it crucial to learn. Next, “I was thinking of joining so that I could do diving lessons.” The structure “was thinking of + verb-ing” and “so that I could” express intent smoothly, a common pattern in spoken English. Finally, “I play football, but only for fun with my friends.” The contrast “but only for fun” adds nuance, showing how speakers qualify statements naturally. These lines aren’t just words—they’re blueprints for sounding like a native.

A Simple Shadowing Routine to Try

To make the most of this video, use the shadowing technique in a repeat-and-record loop. Start by listening to one question and answer (e.g., the first exchange about the sports centre) once to understand the meaning. Then, play it again, pausing after each line to repeat it aloud, mimicking the tone, stress, and rhythm. Focus on improving English pronunciation—notice how “workout” is stressed on the first syllable, or how “diving lessons” flows smoothly. Once you’re comfortable, record yourself shadowing the entire dialogue. Compare your recording to the video: do your pauses match? Is your intonation similar? Repeat this with each question in the video, and you’ll soon find your shadow speech sounding more natural. This routine builds muscle memory for real conversations, making you a more confident speaker.

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 →