Shadowing Practice: IELTS Listening Practice - Listening Test - Numbers - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello and welcome to this video lesson from the IELTS coach.
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In this video I will give you some IELTS listening practice by saying eight numbers.
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So these numbers might be a telephone number, a number of things or number of people.
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I'm may even say a percentage so as you listen write down the numbers
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that you hear listening to
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and practicing writing down numbers is important in the IELTS listening exam
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because it is quite a common activity in all parts of
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the listening test you may be required to write down a number
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or a percentage so being able to do that and practicing doing that is important.
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So before we get started you will need a pen and a piece of paper.
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Please write down the numbers 1 to 8.
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As I say each number or percentage or phone number listen and write down what you hear.
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At the end of this video I will show the numbers on the screen
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and you can check for any mistakes so let's get started number one
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2,500 number two 090 472 9158
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Number three, 157,000.
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Number four, 6.5% number four six point five percent number five nineteen thousand two hundred
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number six five four two one nine three
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three four double zero number seven
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one million five hundred thousand number eight forty two percent Okay,
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so there you have eight numbers.
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Go through and check.
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Make any changes before I put the answers on the board.
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And remember you need to be accurate.
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One number wrong, you will not get a point for that question.
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So here are the correct answers now on the screen.
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Check your answers.
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Hopefully you got eight correct out of eight.
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If you need to, go back, listen again, and check the pronunciation for each of those answers.
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On my YouTube channel
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and on my website the IELTSCoach.com I do have more IELTS listening practice activities
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so you can practice listening to numbers or times or names
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and practice writing and spelling those so please visit my website the ieltscoach.com thank you for watching
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Master IELTS Listening: Practice Numbers Like a Pro

About This Lesson

This video lesson focuses on a critical IELTS listening skill: accurately writing down numbers. You’ll practice 8 common number types, including telephone numbers, large quantities, and percentages—all of which frequently appear in the IELTS exam. By the end, you’ll test your ability to capture details like "2,500," "090 472 9158," and "6.5%" under real exam-like conditions, ensuring you’re ready for similar questions in all test parts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Telephone number: A sequence of digits for contact (e.g., "090 472 9158")
  • Percentage: A proportion out of 100 (e.g., "42%")
  • Large quantity: Numbers over 1,000 (e.g., "157,000")
  • Accurate: Correct in every detail (critical for IELTS scoring)
  • Double zero: Two consecutive zeros (e.g., "three four double zero")

Practice Tips for Success

To boost your english speaking practice and listening skills, use the shadowing technique: play a number, pause, and repeat it aloud immediately, mimicking the speaker’s tone and speed. This "shadow speech" helps train your ear to catch fast-paced digits and improves pronunciation. For example, when the speaker says "one million five hundred thousand," repeat it to focus on rhythm and stress. The video’s clear, steady tone is perfect for beginners—start at 0.75x speed if needed, then gradually match the original pace. Remember: shadow speak isn’t just about repetition; it’s about aligning your speech with the speaker’s flow to build fluency. After writing down numbers, compare your answers and shadow the correct versions to fix mistakes. Consistent practice with shadowspeaks will make you more confident in both listening and speaking, a win for IELTS and real-world communication.

Ready to level up? Revisit the video, apply these tips, and check your progress—accuracy is key, and every correct number brings you closer to IELTS success.

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 →