Shadowing Practice: IELTS listening actual test Part 2: Plan of community centre - hard (answer+ transcript) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 2.
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You will hear a member of staff called Mary Linden giving some information about their community centre.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
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Now, listen carefully, and answer questions 11 to 14.
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On behalf of our Community Centre, I'd like to welcome you all here today.
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My name is Mary Linden.
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As you can see here, this multi -purpose hall is a great venue for various events, including banquets, seminars or dances.
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The centre provides services for all ages.
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As the majority of you have already signed up for our dance workshops, I'll introduce relevant information first before we start the tour and get ourselves oriented.
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Okay, now when participants check in for their first dancing session, they will be given a class list printed with available seasonal
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classes ranging from zumba to ballet as well as detailed descriptions
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and schedules the dance studio will also give you a complimentary
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shoe bag to store your dance shoes every week will be
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a surprise in cardio movement our fitness professional will guide you
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through an upbeat heart -pumping lively dance class therefore it is highly advised to bring a face towel
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and a water bottle with you as things get mixed up easily, you might also want to attach a name tag to your belongings.
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It will be sent to you by mail in advance.
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Now, let us get a closer look at our dance workshops and its curriculum.
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There is a list of activities to participate during and after each session.
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You'll have the chance to make your own costume, but it won't be held until tomorrow.
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You can also practice dance with music whenever the studio is available.
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In the first afternoon and evening of your dance class, there will be an introduction to the development of dance for the past few decades.
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Then, we'll warm up with an informal dance.
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I know you don't have much experience in dancing, but we'll get there soon.
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Rest assured, there won't be a dance test until the end of the course.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
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Okay, now a word about the layout of the centre.
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Our beautiful facility has 25 rooms altogether, which are both very functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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We're standing here, right at the entrance.
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To your left, you can see two rooms in a row.
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After each dance session, you're probably soaking in sweat and in desperate need of a shower.
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Just go straight ahead, turn left, and the shower room is on your left hand side
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if you just want to take a nap there is a
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six bed bunk room it's immediately to the left of where
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you are standing right before the shower room we also have a games room with dart boards table tennis pool
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and card games it is a good place to have fun
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with friends just take the first right it is the second
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area to your right you can explore it well later during
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our tour further ahead in the corner there are the bike racks you can either park your bike here
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or hire one
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if you want to ride the first hour is free part
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of our dance sessions will take place in the music room it has a large mirror with various musical instruments
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and state -of -the -art stereos
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if you want to get there just go straight take the second right and it's the second area to your left.
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Our friendly reception team is an invaluable resource for any visitor to the centre.
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If your mobile phone needs charging, we have several adapters and can easily get your phone back up and running again.
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We also offer a range of chargeable services including photocopy, scanning and faxing.
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The reception is located in the centre to the south of the music room.
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There is a medical centre providing a full spectrum of care and treatment, especially for sports injuries like a sprained knee.
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It's right opposite the reception to the left of the music room.
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Now, I have to tell you about our gym, where some of our dance sessions take place.
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It is also equipped with the latest equipment, including exercise bikes, treadmills, rowing machines,
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etc. If you walk straight ahead before you come to the end and turn right, it's the second room to your left.
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And speaking of food, if you ever feel hungry, you can either cook in the kitchen or grab a snack at the store.
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To reach it, keep straight on until you get to the third passageway, turn right, and it's the one after the gym.
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And the kitchen sits right next to the gym on the same side of the passageway.
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It has all the utensils you'll need, spatulas, frying pans, ladles and plates, you name it, just feel free to use it.
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By the way, if you have coats, umbrellas or any large bags with you, the cloakroom is available.
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It's the room in the top right corner on the far side.
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Right, well, if you're ready, we'll start the tour of our lovely community centre.
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That is the end of part two.
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You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part 2.
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Thank you.
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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 speaking lesson is built on the video “IELTS listening actual test Part 2: Plan of community centre - hard”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: dance, centre, session, straight, questions. This video has 67 sentences and 895 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:15. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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 |
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| reception noun | /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ | The act of receiving. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| workshop noun | /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ | A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work. |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| behalf noun | /bɪˈhæf/ | The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something. |
| participate verb | /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ | To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| fitness noun | /ˈfɪt.nəs/ | The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate. |
| pan noun | /pæn/ | A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| back up verb | To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. |
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as we'll, won't, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/, shoe /ˈʃu/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/, assure /əˈʃʊɹ/
- Long words — get the stress right: participate /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/, altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/, participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/, invaluable /ɪnˈvælju(ə)bl̩/
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 reception, shoe, workshop.
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.