Shadowing Practice: IELTS Listening Cambridge 9 Test 1 Section 1 - Transcript & Answers - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Cambridge IELTS 9 Test 1 Good evening, King's Restaurant.
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Good evening.
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I'm ringing about the job.
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I understand you have vacant?
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Oh, yes.
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I'd like to find out a few more details, if I may.
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Yes, of course.
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Can I take your name?
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It's Peter Chin.
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OK, Peter.
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Well, if you want to ask about the job, and then if we're both still interested, we could arrange for you to come for an interview.
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Great, thanks.
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I'm afraid I missed the advert for the job, but heard about it from a friend.
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That's no problem at all.
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What would you like to know?
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Well, um, what sort of work is it?
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Washing up?
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It's answering the phone.
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Oh, right, fine.
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And not waiting at table.
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That'd be good.
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And how many nights a week would it be?
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Well, we're really only busy at the weekend.
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So two nights?
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Three actually, so it would work out at twelve hours a week.
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That'd be fine.
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It wouldn't interfere with my studies.
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Are you at the university?
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Yes, first year physics student.
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Oh right.
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Um, and because I'm not an EU national, would I need a work permit?
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Yes you would.
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Just get your tutor to sign it.
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That wouldn't be a problem
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if I were to get the job um where exactly is
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the restaurant well we have two branches the one we're recruiting for is in hillsdun road i don't know
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that how do you spell it please it's h-i-double l-s-d-u-n-n-e road got
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that thanks is it near a bus stop yes the nearest one would probably be just beside the library.
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Oh, yes, I know it.
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That'd be fine for me.
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And could I ask about the pay?
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We're offering £4.45 an hour.
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That's very good.
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My last job was £3.95 an hour.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
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We feel it's pretty good, and we also offer some good fringe benefits.
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Really?
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Well, we give you a free dinner, so you eat well.
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Right.
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Better than hostile food.
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We certainly hope so.
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And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays.
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Oh, that's a really good perk, isn't it?
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Yes, we think so.
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And then, because of the difficulties of getting public transport, if you're working after 11 o'clock, we drive you home.
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Oh, that's good to know.
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Well, we'd certainly be interested in inviting you for an interview, if you're still interested.
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Oh, yes, certainly.
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Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?
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Well, for this particular job we want a clear voice, which you obviously do have.
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Thanks.
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And you must be able to think quickly, you know?
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Well, I hope I...
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So, when could you come in for an interview?
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We're actually quite quiet tonight.
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Sorry, I couldn't come tonight.
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Or tomorrow, I'm afraid.
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Thursday's okay.
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That'd be 22nd of October.
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Fine.
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After 5pm?
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Yes, fine.
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Would six o'clock be okay?
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Perfect.
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And could you bring along the names of two referees?
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Yes, that's fine.
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No problem.
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Good.
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I look forward to seeing you.
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Oh, by the way, who should I ask for?
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Oh, yes, of course.
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Sorry.
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My name is Samira Manuja.
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Can you spell that, please?
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M-A-N-U-J-A Okay.
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I've got that.
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Thanks very much.
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Look forward to seeing you later on then.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “IELTS Listening Cambridge 9 Test 1 Section 1 - Transcript & Answers”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fine, interview, interested, certainly, hour. This video has 89 sentences and 577 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:06. The speaker talks at a steady 141 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 20 of its 89 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
advert verb/ædvˈɝt/To take notice, to pay attention (to).
tutor noun/ˈtjuːtəː/One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
vacant adjective/ˈveɪkənt/Not occupied; empty.
referee noun/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹi/An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
fringe noun/fɹɪnd͡ʒ/A decorative border.
interfere verb/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
recruit verb/ɹɪˈkɹut/To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.
arrange verb/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.
hostile adjective/ˈhɑstəl/Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
beside/bɪˈsaɪd/Next to; at the side of.
permit verb/pɚˈmɪt/To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
invite verb/ɪnˈvaɪt/To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
look forward to verbTo anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.
bring along verbTo escort or carry an item or person to a destination.
come in for verbTo be subjected to.
find out verbTo discover, as by asking or investigating.
wash up verbTo clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • I understand you have vacant?
  • Can I take your name?
  • What would you like to know?
  • Are you at the university?
  • Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, that'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like advert, tutor, vacant.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →