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IELTS Life Skills.
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A1 Speaking and Listening Test.
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Recording 1.
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I love eating out sometimes.
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It's so nice to try different foods and not worry about cooking.
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I agree, but usually my sister cooks dinner for us at home.
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How long does it take her to cook?
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It takes about 45 minutes to make dinner.
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That's not too bad.
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I enjoy cleaning the house on Sundays, actually.
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How long do you clean for?
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I clean for about an hour on Sunday mornings.
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It makes the house feel nice and tidy.
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That's great.
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When I clean, I put on music or wear headphones to make it more fun.
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That sounds like a good idea.
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Does your brother help with housework at home?
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Yes.
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He does the laundry every Wednesday.
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He spends about 40 minutes washing and folding the clothes.
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Oh, that's not bad. Does he work anywhere?
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Yes, he works at UKSE and even with his busy job,
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he still helps with the laundry.
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Wow, that's really helpful.
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And do you spend a lot on groceries?
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We spend about £55 a week on food for the family.
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Wow, that's good to know.
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Your family seems really organized and helpful.
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Recording 2.
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I don't like doing housework after work.
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It makes me feel tired.
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I understand.
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Cleaning the house or doing laundry can be boring sometimes.
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I prefer doing something fun,
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but I try to make the most of my free time.
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That's a good way to think about it.
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My grandfather usually sits with me while I clean.
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He gives me advice, which is nice. That sounds nice.
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It must be good to spend time with him, even while doing housework.
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It is.
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Even though it's not fun,
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it's nice to be together.
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Does doing laundry cost a lot for you?
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It costs about seven pounds a week.
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I use a laundrette to wash and dry my clothes.
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That's not too bad.
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I like cooking and trying new recipes.
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I usually cook on Saturday afternoons at 2pm.
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I really enjoy this time.
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I love it.
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Cooking sounds like a great way to relax.
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It is, and I love eating what I make.
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It's a good way to spend my time on weekends.
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Now listen again.
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I love eating out sometimes.
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It's so nice to try different foods and not worry about cooking.
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I agree, but usually my sister cooks dinner for us at home.
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How long does it take her to cook?
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It takes about 45 minutes to make dinner.
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That's not too bad.
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I enjoy cleaning the house on Sundays, actually.
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How long do you clean for?
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I clean for about an hour on Sunday mornings.
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It makes the house feel nice and tidy.
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That's great.
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When I clean, I put on music or wear headphones to make it more fun.
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That sounds like a good idea.
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Does your brother help with housework at home?
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Yes.
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He does the laundry every Wednesday.
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He spends about 40 minutes washing and folding the clothes.
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Oh, that's not bad.
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Does he work anywhere?
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Yes, he works at UKSE,
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and even with his busy job he still helps with the laundry.
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Wow, that's really helpful.
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And do you spend a lot on groceries?
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We spend about 55 pounds a week on food for the family.
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Wow, that's good to know.
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Your family seems really organized and helpful.
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Recording 2 I don't like doing housework after work.
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It makes me feel tired.
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I understand.
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Cleaning the house or doing laundry can be boring sometimes.
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I prefer doing something fun,
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but I try to make the most of my free time.
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That's a good way to think about it.
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My grandfather usually sits with me while I clean.
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He gives me advice, which is nice.
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Sounds nice.
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It must be good to spend time with him, even while doing housework.
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It is.
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Even though it's not fun,
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it's nice to be together.
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Does doing laundry cost a lot for you?
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It costs about seven pounds a week.
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I use a laundrette to wash and dry my clothes.
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That's not too bad.
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I like cooking and trying new recipes.
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I usually cook on Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m.
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I really enjoy this time.
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I love it.
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Cooking sounds like a great way to relax.
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It is, and I love eating what I make.
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It's a good way to spend my time on weekends.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your listening and speaking skills using the IELTS Life Skills A1 Listening Test. You will engage with conversations about everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, and managing household chores. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your English fluency and gain confidence in discussing daily routines. By focusing on real-life scenarios presented in this transcript, you’ll enhance your ability to communicate effectively in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Eating out: Dining at a restaurant rather than at home.
  • Cook: To prepare food by heating it.
  • Housework: The tasks involved in maintaining a house, such as cleaning and laundry.
  • Groceries: Food and other products sold in a grocery store.
  • Spend: To use money to purchase something.
  • Laundrette: A self-service laundry facility.
  • Organized: Arranged in a systematic way to facilitate efficiency.
  • Advice: Guidance or recommendations offered regarding a decision or course of action.

Practice Tips

To maximize your IELTS speaking practice from this lesson, consider using a shadowspeak technique. Start by listening attentively to the transcripts or recordings, paying close attention to the speed and tone of the speakers. Once you familiarize yourself with the dialogue, use a shadowing app to record your attempts at mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the conversations.

When shadowing, choose small sections of the conversation—about one or two sentences. This will make it easier to replicate the sounds accurately. Repeat these sentences multiple times, gradually increasing your speed to match that of the speakers. Engaging in this exercise not only improves pronunciation, but it also enhances your overall fluency. You can practice with a friend, or even by speaking in front of a mirror, which can help build your confidence.

Furthermore, don’t hesitate to pause the recording to reflect on the context or vocabulary used, and then attempt to use these new words within your own sentences. The more you practice, the more comfortable and proficient you will become. Remember that consistent practice is key, so incorporate shadow speaking exercises into your daily routine to see the best results!

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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