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Section 3 You will hear a student called Tina asking Professor Van Diesen for advice on choosing courses.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26.
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Hello, are you Professor Van Deesen?
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Yes, I am.
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And who might you be?
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Oh, sorry.
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My name is Tina.
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I'm a freshman here.
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They told me I should ask you for advice in choosing courses.
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Well, that's part of what I'm here for.
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Please come in and sit down.
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Now, what are your questions?
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I almost don't know.
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Everything is so confusing.
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Like, what is a specialized course?
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Oh, easy.
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A specialized course is one that is compulsory, meaning it's a requirement for your major and regular, so you can't place out by taking a proficiency exam.
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That sounds pretty strict.
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Then what are all these general courses?
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I seem to have to take so many.
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Nothing to be alarmed over.
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These are courses open to all students and not directly related to your major.
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The university offers these general courses to choose so that you can become more well -rounded individuals.
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For example, I see you're a microbiology major, so it might be a good idea to take some literature
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or history courses so that you can know something besides all science.
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You mean these courses are like for fun?
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That might be one way to look at it, but don't tell the literature professor such a thing.
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Think of a general course as the opposite of a specified course.
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A specified course is one that pertains directly to your major.
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So, can I take any microbiology course I want?
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Let's see.
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Oh, those courses used to be open to microbiology students only.
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The good thing is, now it's open to students on a flexible schedule so it's not only for full -time students.
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So the answer is yes, if you have the instructor's permission.
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May I ask you why you chose microbiology?
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Well, I also like plain old biology too.
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You know, full -size animals.
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I might even become a veterinarian.
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Could I take some biology classes?
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Well, they are open to full -time students only, which I believe is what you are.
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I don't know how a freshman would get along with microbiology, though.
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I mean, most of the students presently looking into it are from off -campus.
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Off -campus?
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Yes, you know.
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People who use it in their work at hospitals, laboratories, even a police detective.
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Why did you choose microbiology, if I may ask?
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I don't think you quite answered that.
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Well, eventually I want to be a doctor.
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At least my dad tells me so.
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If I may say so, young lady, you seem a little uncertain.
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Still, I think that might be a good idea for a career.
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Of course, if you're thinking about being either a doctor or a vet, you should take some medical science classes before you even think of applying to med school.
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Great!
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What should I take?
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There is one small problem.
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The new medical sciences building is under construction, so there are no experimental facilities available until next year.
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I'm afraid you'll have to wait, but don't forget to take those courses at the first opportunity.
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Oh, bummer.
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Is there any other course you'd recommend for someone like me?
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Well, since you seem to like animals, have you ever thought about looking into environmental science?
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No, I never really thought about it before.
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Is it worthwhile?
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Quite.
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In fact, it's the fastest -growing subject on this campus.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 27 to 30.
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Now listen and answer questions 27 to 30.
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I'm sorry, I couldn't help noticing the long list of classes you've written out there.
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May I have a look?
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Oh, sure.
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Medical science, statistics, laboratory techniques, medicine, mathematics, computing.
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My my, a bit of everything here.
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Is it too much?
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For your first semester, yes.
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What I suggest is starting out by taking the compulsory courses.
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Like we said before, the medical science can wait.
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Consider taking that in your sophomore year.
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I think I'd put off computing, too.
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I recommend to all freshmen that I talk to to get the compulsory mathematics out of the way as early as possible, so take that one.
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It'll be one less difficult course you have to focus on when the science lab opens next year, and you have to catch up on classes like laboratory techniques.
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Your major also requires statistics, so you have to balance two math classes, and no doubt you should take that.
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Otherwise, get your required medicine course out of the way by taking something theory -based.
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Oh, of course, and your environmental science class, if you're interested.
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The others can wait, though I think computing is definitely a good idea, even though it's not required.
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I see, too, on your paper there, you seem to have had high marks on the entrance exam.
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Uh, yeah, I guess so.
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Don't be shy.
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Have you thought about applying for a scholarship?
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Do they have any?
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I mean, my dad is always complaining about how much money it costs him.
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In your department, there are actually three full scholarships available.
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They cover tuition and provide $1 ,500 cash.
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$1 ,500 cash?
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Party!
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Please, Miss, the money is intended more as a textbook allowance, not party money.
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If you promise to behave, I'll show you how to apply.
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Great, and thanks!
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That is the end of Section 3.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now turn to Section 4.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 103 sentences and 941 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:43. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| laboratory noun | /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ | A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| freshman noun | /ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/ | a person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines)… |
| compulsory adjective | /kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/ | Required; obligatory; mandatory. |
| technique noun | /tɛkˈniːk/ | The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. |
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| biology noun | /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | The study of all life or living matter. |
| scholarship noun | /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ | A grant-in-aid to a student. |
| specify verb | /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ | To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| plain noun | /pleɪn/ | An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse. |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| experimental adjective | /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ | Pertaining to or founded on experiment. |
| requirement noun | /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ | A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| put off verb | To postpone, especially through procrastination. |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
| start out verb | To emerge suddenly; to jump out. |
| written out adjective | deleted or excluded from a narrative work or record. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've written · Have you thought |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be alarmed · is intended |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, worthwhile /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: freshman /ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/, tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
- Long words — get the stress right: laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like laboratory, mathematics, freshman.
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.