Shadowing Practice: IB EXPLAINED | everything you NEED TO KNOW about IB - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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hello and welcome back to Ivy Lilia. If you're new, make sure to subscribe. IAs, EEs, TOK, CAS what does it all mean? The International Baccalaureate diploma
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hello and welcome back to Ivy Lilia. If you're new, make sure to subscribe. IAs, EEs, TOK, CAS what does it all mean? The International Baccalaureate diploma
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program can be a little overwhelming at times, especially with so many acronyms flying around. Today I'm going to explain everything you need to know about the IB
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in order to succeed. The IB curriculum is based off of the IB learner profile. 10 traits that you will develop throughout your coursework. Different assessments
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aim to develop these traits, for example, a requirement of your science class will be the group 4 project, a group project aimed towards analyzing the nature of science and scientific inquiry. This project exemplifies traits of inquirers,
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communicators, and open-mindedness. For other assignments, you are asked to complete a reflection document throughout your process. These tasks will help you develop traits of a reflective student. The six IB classes that you will
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take fall into six different categories: Group 1: studies in language and literature such as studying literature in your native language which is known as your language a group 2 language acquisition classes where you will learn
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a new language which is known as your language B group 3 individuals and societies including classes like economics or history group 4
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experimental Sciences classes like biology chemistry and physics group 5 of mathematics which is your math class group 6 electives or the arts this can
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be any IB class from any other group I took psychology you will take three higher level or HL classes and three standard level or SL classes. SL classes
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are taught with a similar difficulty of AP or other rigorous high school classes they focus on a greater breadth of the subject area rather than deeper critical
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analysis into the subject HL classes are taught like college level courses they focus on more analytical and critical thought about the subject and go into much greater depth about a few selected topics because it's a more
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demanding difficult course in HL student will have to work much harder than an SL student to get the same number of marks. So what's a mark? A mark is a point
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towards your overall score for an assignment or the subject every assignment assessment or exam will have a mark scheme which gives detailed descriptors for how well your work compares to the IB standards a mark band
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is a range of points that correlates to a score on a scale from one to seven one being the farthest from the I B's standards and the seven being the closest to their idea of excellence each class will have at least one internal
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assignment or IA the IAS have different requirements and formats for each class it might be an essay a presentation or a group conversation your teacher for each
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subject will grade your ia hence the name internal assessment then a few selected IAS from your class will be sent out to a trained the IB grader
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who will assess how well your teacher grades to the IB standards if your teacher grades too harshly the IB will raise you and your classmates scores if
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your teacher grades too easily they will lower your scores this process is called moderation for each class you will also have externally assessed exams these
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exams are called papers and each class has a different number of papers referred to as paper one or paper two or paper three and each one has a different
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format it's important to find out early what you will be tested on in each paper your exams will be sent somewhere in the world to an IB examiner also referred to
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as a reader who will use a mark scheme to assess your exam for each class how well you did on your internally assess assignments your ia and your externally
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assessed exams is totalled for your total score for subject on the 1 through 7 scale in addition to your 6 IB classes you will also take theory of knowledge complete creativity action and service
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requirements and write an extended essay theory of knowledge or Tok is a class that you will take that asks you to examine how we know what we know how we
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perceive the world around us and question what is truth you will study ways of knowing how we take in information and process it into knowledge you will also study areas of knowledge the way that we have
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categorized knowledge into subject CLK is different from your other classes because you do not have an exam at the end of a course instead you'll give a presentation your tlk presentation will be graded by your Tok teacher you will
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also write an essay your Tok essay will be sent out of your school to be graded by an IP examiner Cass stands for creativity like your artistic skills
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action as in exercise and service like volunteering it's an extra requirement beyond your IB academics to ensure that you are a well-rounded student don't
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worry too much about Cass because many of the extracurriculars hobbies and activities that you already do will help you complete this requirement the extended essay or EE is a 4,000 word research paper much like a senior thesis
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you can write your e e on the topic of your choosing in any subject that you have studied a teacher at your school will help you with your EE they will be your extended essay supervisor then your ie will be sent out to be graded by to
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IB examiner's outside your school the people that read your essay may be from a country on the other side of the planet the extended essay and Tok are
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graded on an A through e scale with a being the best score and E being a failure then the two scores are averaged and you get a maximum score of 3 points
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towards your diploma even if you get perfect scores in all your subjects you will not be awarded your IB Diploma if you get an e in either tlk or on your ee so how do you earn your diploma all your points from
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all your subjects and the three possible points from Tok and your extended essay are totaled up you must have at least 24 points to earn the Diploma the highest
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possible score is a 45 but there are also a few rules you can't fail EE or Tok you can't get any scores of a1 you can't have any twos in your HL
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classes you can't have more than one - in your SL classes you can't get more than three threes overall you must have at least 12 points in your HL classes
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and at least 9 points in your SL classes to earn the IB Diploma if you liked this video then you should check out some of my other ones you'll probably like them
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Context & Background
In the informative YouTube video titled "IB EXPLAINED | everything you NEED TO KNOW about IB," Ivy Lilia provides a comprehensive overview of the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program. The dialogue captures the essence of the program through various educational acronyms and nuanced insights, making it a rich resource for students and parents alike. The speaker focuses on the curriculum's structure, assessment methods, and essential components such as Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). By outlining the IB's requirements, Ivy offers crucial advice for students aiming to navigate this challenging academic journey while developing essential skills and traits.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- What does it all mean? – A phrase for seeking clarity on complex topics.
- It's important to find out early. – Emphasizing the necessity of preparation.
- Focus on greater breadth of the subject area. – Used to describe the approach in standard level classes.
- Develop traits of a reflective student. – Highlighting the personal growth aspect of learning.
- You'll have to work much harder. – A reminder of the challenges in higher-level courses.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To enhance your English communication skills through this video, consider the following structured shadow speech techniques:
- Watch the Video Carefully: Start by watching the video at a normal speed. Focus on Ivy's tone and pronunciation, particularly her clarity when explaining concepts related to the IB program.
- Play in Short Segments: Break the video into manageable parts. Pause after each significant point, such as the description of IB classes or the grading system.
- Repeat and Imitate: Use the shadow speak method. After pausing, try to repeat what Ivy said. Mimic her pronunciation and intonation, emphasizing words that carry meaning, like "reflective" and "assessment."
- Use Subtitles: If available, enable subtitles for better understanding. This will help you connect spoken words with written forms, improving your vocabulary while practicing for your IELTS speaking practice.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing a segment, record your voice. Playback the recording and compare it to Ivy’s speech. Focus on areas where you need to improve English pronunciation and make adjustments as needed.
By following this guide, you can effectively learn English with YouTube videos while mastering key phrases and concepts that enhance both your academic and conversational skills.
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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