Shadowing Practice: Health Centers | IELTS LISTENING TEST | SECTION-1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Section 1.
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You will hear a man asking for information about health services in the place where he is living.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first. Can I help you?
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Yes, I've just moved to this area with my wife and children,
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and I'd like to know where we can all register with a doctor at a health centre.
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Oh, okay.
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Well, there's Dr Green at the Harvey Clinic clinic?
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The woman says the doctor at the Harvey Clinic is called Dr Green,
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so Green has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen,
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because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions one to six. Can I help you?
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Yes.
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I've just moved to this area with my wife and children,
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and I'd like to know where we can all register with a doctor at a health centre.
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Oh, okay.
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Well, there's Dr. Green at the Harvey Clinic.
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We always recommend her for babies because she's very good with them and she runs a special clinic.
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Oh, actually, my youngest child is five,
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so that wouldn't be any good for us.
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Right.
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Is there anywhere else I could try?
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Yes, the Eshcol Health Practice is the next one on my list.
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How do you spell that?
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E-S-H-C-O-L.
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And it's Dr Fuller who has space on his list.
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The clinic only opened a year ago,
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so the facilities are all very modern.
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That sounds good.
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And it's particularly good if you're busy during the day,
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because they also do appointments in the evening.
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They're closed on Saturday, though.
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The only other place on the list is the health centre on Shore Lane.
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You can register with Dr. Gormley.
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That's G-O-R-M-L-E-Y.
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He's new there, but the centre has a very good reputation.
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Oh, yes.
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I think I know the road.
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That would be the best one.
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Thanks.
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Could you tell me, will all their services be free?
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Uh, there are usually some small charges that doctors make.
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Let me see what it says about the Shore Lane Centre.
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If you need to be vaccinated before any trips abroad,
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you won't have to pay for this.
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ah what else the sports injury treatment service operates on a
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paying basis as does the nutritional therapy service some health centers
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do offer alternative therapies like homeopathy as part of their pay
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to use service shaw lane are hoping to do this soon i think they may start with acupuncture oh
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and finally if you need to prove you're healthy or haven't had any serious injuries before a new employer will accept you,
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you can get a free fitness check up there.
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But you'd most likely have to pay for insurance medicals, though.
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OK, thanks.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation,
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you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
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You might also be interested to know the Centre is running a pilot scheme of talks for patients.
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I've got the list here.
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Actually, they look very interesting.
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What sort of things?
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Well, the first one's about giving up smoking.
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It's next week, the 25th of February,
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at 7pm, and that's in Room 4.
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It says the talk will stress the health benefits,
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particularly for people with asthma or heart disease.
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That sounds very interesting.
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There's also a talk for families with children.
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It's on healthy eating and takes place on the 1st of March at 5 o'clock.
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Will that be at the health centre?
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Actually, it's at the primary school on Shore Lane.
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I imagine they're inviting the parents of pupils there.
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It says here, all welcome.
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Hmm.
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I might go to that if I have time.
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There's a couple of other talks.
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One giving advice about how to avoid injuries while doing exercise.
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It's on the 9th of March.
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Oh, it's a late afternoon talk at 4.30.
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And it'll be in room 6.
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It also says the talk is suitable for all ages.
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and finally there's a talk called stress management which is on

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on practical English conversation skills specific to the context of health services. You will practice listening comprehension and develop speaking skills by engaging with a scenario where an individual seeks information about registering with a doctor in a new area. The video presents a conversation that is particularly relevant for those preparing for the IELTS Listening Test, emphasizing the importance of understanding spoken English in real-life situations. By practicing this lesson, you will enhance your ability to understand accents, specific vocabulary related to healthcare, and the nuances of everyday conversation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Register - To officially sign up or enroll with a service, such as a doctor.
  • Clinic - A facility that provides medical treatment.
  • Facilities - The physical resources available for use, often referring to modern equipment in healthcare.
  • Appointments - Scheduled times to meet a healthcare provider, which may be during the day or evening.
  • Vaccinated - Receiving a vaccine to prevent disease, often necessary for travel.
  • Charges - Fees that may apply for certain services rendered by a doctor or clinic.
  • Reputation - The public’s opinion about the quality or reliability of a service provider.
  • Nutritional therapy - A service focusing on diet and nutrition-related health issues.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English speaking skills, especially when using the shadowing technique, follow these tailored suggestions while watching the video. As you listen to the recording, try to shadow the speaker closely; replicate their speed and intonation. The conversational pace in this video is moderately fast, creating a challenge that can significantly benefit your fluency. Start by listening to a short section, then pause and repeat exactly what you hear, mimicking not just the words, but also the tone and emotion. This shadowspeak practice will help you internalize common phrases used in healthcare contexts and improve your overall pronunciation.

Furthermore, practice your shadow speaking by recording yourself while you repeat the conversation. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas for improvement and increase your auditory discrimination skills. Remember, the goal is to learn English with YouTube while also engaging with authentic material. Replaying sections where the speaker mentions important vocabulary will also reinforce your learning, allowing you to master these terms and use them confidently in conversation.

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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