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Section 1.
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You will hear an Englishman called Steve phoning a friend called Susie about his trip to Arizona in the United States.
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First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4 on page 2.
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Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 4.
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What's the weather like around then?
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Is it true it's about 40 degrees centigrade in the daytime?
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That's right, and not less than 25 at night.
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A bit different from England in July.
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True.
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I was wondering what to take with me.
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I won't need warm clothes then, will I?
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Well, you'll find that everywhere is air-conditioned, and it can feel quite cold sometimes.
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So a jacket would be a good idea.
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You might need an umbrella as well, as we sometimes have thunderstorms during the day.
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But you can always pick one up when you get there.
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My conference is only for a couple of days, so I was wondering what I could do in Tucson.
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Well, it's a beautiful position.
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I'd hire a car in Tucson and then follow the trails in the desert.
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Okay, I'm writing all this down.
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Any other tips?
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Museums and stuff?
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Well, there are lots of museums.
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The usual thing like wildlife and history.
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But I think the most interesting is the Space Museum.
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So my advice would be to go there.
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Hmm, what else?
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Well, there are plenty of walks you can do the town itself is great
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and there are plenty of places you can eat and drink
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when you get too hot
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and tired any chance of a game of golf oh absolutely there are loads of courses around Tucson
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before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some
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time to look at questions 5 to 10 on page 2 Thank you.
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If you've got time, why don't you visit my parents?
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They'd love to see you.
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Great!
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Can you give me their address?
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Sure.
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They live in the town of Williams at 6073 Fearnley Drive.
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OK.
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How do you spell that?
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F-E-A-R-N-L-E-I-G-H.
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F-E-A-R-N-L-E-I-G-H 6073 Fearnley Drive
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Okay, got that.
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The town's in northern Arizona and it's named after a hunter in the area in the early 1800s.
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He used to make a living shooting animals around there for their skins.
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Sounds interesting.
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So, is it full of old buildings?
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Well, the post office is the oldest, as it was built in 1881.
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But there was a big fire in 1901, and most of the town was burnt down.
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But it didn't take them long to rebuild.
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Oh, and the famous Route 66 goes through the town.
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That was built in 1926.
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So, when exactly are you going?
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The conference is from the 1st to the 2nd of July.
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Will your parents be at home after that?
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Oh yes.
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They wouldn't miss the 4th of July, Independence Day.
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Ah, OK.
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So lots of fireworks?
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As soon as the sun goes down.
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People come from miles around to see them.
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Why don't you give my parents a call?
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They're on 928-635-2271.
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I'm sure they'd love to have you.
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Okay, I'll do that tonight.
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And really, you shouldn't be in Arizona without taking a trip to the Grand Canyon for a few days.
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Hold on, I've got a leaflet here.
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I I took a friend there last summer.
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She had a great time.
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OK, it says here that there are a lot of tours you can take when you get there.
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Someone told me you could take a helicopter.
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Can I do that?
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Sure.
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That tour takes about one and a half hours, and there are seven a day to choose from.
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The last is 5.30.
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You get a really good idea of the huge size of the canyon from up there.
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Sounds good.
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Any chance I can get down to the river?
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I'm quite good in a canoe.
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Yes, you can do that too.
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Let's see...
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Ah, yes, there's an all-day trip.
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They provide you with waterproof clothes, but they recommend you bring sun cream.
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You'll really need it down on the river.
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Well, that should keep me busy for a few days.
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Thanks, Susie.
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That's terrific.
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I'll ring you again just before I go.
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That is the end of Section 1.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Thank you.

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Boost Your IELTS Speaking with This Real-Life Dialogue

If you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice, this video is gold! It targets everyday fluency—think asking for travel advice, taking notes, and discussing plans—skills that shine in Part 1 and 2 of the IELTS test. You’ll learn to sound natural, not scripted, by mimicking how Steve and Susie chat casually. Perfect for hitting that "fluent communication" milestone!

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Travel & Chats

  • "I was wondering what to take with me" – A polite way to ask for advice.
  • "Any other tips?" – Great for keeping a conversation flowing.
  • "Is it true that…?" – Useful for confirming information (key in IELTS discussions).
  • "You might need… as well" – Adds helpful details without sounding bossy.
  • "If you’ve got time, why don’t you…?" – A friendly suggestion (perfect for Part 3!).

These phrases work for english speaking practice beyond IELTS—use them when planning trips, chatting with friends, or even in job interviews!

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation & Rhythm

The dialogue is ideal for shadowing practice (try a shadowing app to nail it!). Focus on: - Reduction: "I won’t need" becomes "I won’t need" (no extra stress). - Intonation: Questions like "What’s the weather like around then?" rise at the end. - Connected speech: "pick one up" flows as "pick-wun-up". Practicing these will make your pronunciation sound more native, a must for IELTS success. Repeat after Steve and Susie—you’ll notice a difference in days!

Ready to level up? Hit play, shadow the conversation, and watch your english pronunciation and fluency soar. This is how real progress happens!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itwas built · was burnt
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the pastwas wondering
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe most interesting · the oldest
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill hear · won't need · you'll find

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 →