Shadowing Practice: IELTS real exam listening | Part 1 Revision Note - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Section 1 You will hear a conversation between a printing company employee and a customer.
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Section 1 You will hear a conversation between a printing company employee and a customer.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
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You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Good afternoon.
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Welcome to Matrix Printing.
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I'm John Smith.
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How can I help you?
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Good afternoon.
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I'm here to reprint a brochure for our hotel.
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There are some pages that need revising.
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The customer says the brochure sample needs revising.
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So, brochure has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
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Good afternoon.
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Welcome to Matrix Printing.
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I'm John Smith.
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How can I help you?
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Good afternoon.
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I'm here to reprint a brochure for our hotel.
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There are some pages that need revising.
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Sure, how may I address you?
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Oh, I'm Mary Jane from Central Hotel Chains.
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Nice to meet you.
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I've got samples of the previous version.
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I assume it is your company's advertising brochure?
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Yes.
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What exactly is the problem?
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Well, it was printed the year before, so some of the information is already out of date.
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There are also a couple of problems with the layout.
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Firstly, the letters of the address on the front page are far too small.
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It's hard to see when glancing at the cover.
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How big do you need it to be?
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Increase the letters by three font sizes.
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Just a minute.
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Let me take notes of your requirements.
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Okay, what else needs changing?
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The information regarding the pool should be deleted because it is currently under renovation and is not available.
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So, all of the relevant descriptions on page 2 should be removed?
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What do we replace it with?
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We can't just leave the whole page blank.
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Just fill it in with the introduction of our newly opened gym.
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I've included all the relevant information here in this flash drive.
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Let me check.
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Erm, I see.
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No problem then.
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What is also bothering us is that the description under the top photos on page 4 is incorrect.
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The word 'lounge' needs to be replaced with 'reception'.
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Fully noted.
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Is that all?
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No, there is more.
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Turn to page 5.
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We feel that showing merely the picture of our exterior and interior decoration does not fully represent the appeal of our hotel.
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On second thought, we've decided to use a picture with the view of the hotel.
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Do you have the original copy of the picture?
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Yes, it is also enclosed in the flash drive.
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OK.
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We'll re -edit the whole layout of the photos.
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Great!
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Thank you.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, You have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
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Let's turn to the next page.
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Yes, what's wrong with that?
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It seems perfectly fine to me.
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At first sight it seems fine, but according to the feedback of the customers, the prices do not stand out.
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So, we want to change the print from black to red to make it pop out.
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OK, I've made notes of all of your requests.
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Is there anything else?
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I appreciate it.
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Just one final request.
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Could you translate the whole brochure into Spanish?
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We have customers worldwide, you know, especially those from Latin countries.
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No problem.
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What about other languages, like Japanese, Chinese or German?
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These are our most popular target languages.
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I have to ask the manager about the Chinese version.
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There's been a surging number of Chinese clients during recent years.
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However, we don't need German or Japanese translations, as we currently don't have many customers from those two countries.
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Sure.
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Just keep me updated.
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it before the end of July.
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It's late June now.
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Roughly, it'll take three weeks to re -edit.
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So we'll definitely be ready before the deadline.
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Great.
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To where shall we send the samples?
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The address is number 9 Green Drive, Clifton, NY21300.
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How do you spell Clifton?
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C -L -I -F -F -T -O -N.
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Clifton.
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And the telephone number?
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It's 903036602.
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Also, if you have any further questions, you can reach me through this number.
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Okay.
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That is the end of section one.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your listening and speaking skills by practicing with a real IELTS exam conversation. This particular section involves a dialogue between a printing company employee and a customer discussing a brochure reprint. By focusing on the details of their exchange, you'll improve your English pronunciation and learn to articulate your thoughts clearly in a professional setting. Engaging with this material will aid in developing your ability to respond accurately to inquiries, ensuring you can navigate similar discussions in your daily life or future exams.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Brochure - A small booklet or pamphlet that provides information about a service or product.
  • Revise - To make changes in order to correct or improve something.
  • Layout - The way in which text and images are arranged on a page.
  • Font size - The size of the text displayed on a page; crucial for readability.
  • Information regarding - Details about a particular topic or subject matter.
  • Under renovation - A state in which something is being repaired or improved.
  • Incorrect - Not accurate; mistaken or wrong.
  • Descriptions - Details that explain or define something.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, focus on the slow and clear speech of the speakers. Here are some tailored tips:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play the clip and try to repeat each line immediately after you hear it. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Use a Shadowing App: Take advantage of a shadowing app that allows you to record your voice. Play the audio on a low volume while recording your attempt to mimic the pronunciation and intonation of the speakers.
  • Focus on Tone and Emotion: Notice the tone in which the speakers communicate. Practicing their emotions will help you to sound more natural and confident in your speech.
  • Practice in Sections: If the pace is too quick, break the audio into smaller parts. Shadow speech for a few lines at a time until you feel comfortable.
  • Make Notes: Write down any phrases or vocabulary that you find challenging. Frequent practice with these will solidify your understanding and usage.

By incorporating these strategies into your study routine and regularly practicing shadowing, you will notice significant improvements in your speaking abilities, enhancing both your confidence and clarity in English conversations.

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.