Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Band 7+ Practice Test - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel IELTS with Charles.
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Today is a very exciting day.
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I am joined by the gorgeous student Crystal.
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Hello Crystal.
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Hello.
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Nice to see you, Nellie.
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And today she will join us for an IELTS speaking test, okay?
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So Crystal managed to score seven and above in her speaking and she's a really talented student.
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So I hope that you can enjoy listening
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and get an idea of what's expected of you in the speaking test to achieve these higher band scores.
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So without further ado guys, I hope you will all enjoy watching this premiere.
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Dr. Beren, very nice to meet you.
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What is your name?
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My name is Crystal.
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Fantastic.
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And Crystal, how are you feeling today?
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I'm feeling great.
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Amazing.
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Perfect.
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Well, as you know, the test will be three past today.
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And we'll take around 12 to 15 minutes.
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So if you're happy, we can start.
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Yeah, I'm happy.
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I'm ready.
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Perfect.
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So to start with Crystal, I would love us to talk about food please.
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Which type of cuisine is your favorite?
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Well, I'm currently residing in Ho Chi Minh City, which is a thriving metropolis.
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So I have sampled many types of cuisine, but I'm still Vietnamese.
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So I'm a big fan of Vietnamese food because they are really tasty and nutritious.
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Absolutely.
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I agree.
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Is there any food you don't like?
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Well, there is a type of food that I don't particularly like.
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It is fast food.
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enough nutrition and it is not good for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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I prefer home -cooked meals instead.
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Amazing one then.
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So you talked about Vietnamese food.
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Can you please describe a traditional dish from your country?
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Well, most Vietnamese people will go for pho but my go -to option would be buong bò hế.
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The broth of Bung Phò Huế is made with fermented fish sauce and a lot of secret, flavorful ingredients.
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And I think that is an amazing dish.
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Well done.
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Moving on now to talk about your hometown.
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Where is your hometown?
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I was born and raised in Dong Nai province, which is located in the south of Vietnam.
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It takes about one hour and a half to travel to my hometown from Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike.
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Perfect.
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What do you like most about your content?
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The thing that I like about my hometown is the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
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And the people living in my hometown is really hospitable, which is important because I can
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relax and recharge my batteries when I visit my hometown after long exhausting working days as hustle and bustle city, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Thank you so much.
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But is there anything you dislike about my hometown?
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I think the lacking job opportunities and World -class education system are the main problems in my hometown.
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So many young people, they migrate to other cities for seeking for jobs and school to study and work.
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Interesting, wow.
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And finally, let's talk about holidays.
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Crystal, where did you go on your last holiday?
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My family and I went to Võm Trần Beach last summer.
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We had a wonderful time with each other and I feel that would be the biggest memory in my heart. So lovely.
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So do you like going on holidays?
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my families and I to have wonderful times with each other.
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That's wonderful, thank you.
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So Crystal, finally, what do you like to do on your holidays?
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Well, my family and I usually travel and we visit many places of interest
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so that we can take a lot of pictures of breathtaking landscapes.
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We also love to spend time in Michelin star restaurants for example.
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Last summer, my family and I went to Vũng Tàu and we visited a really luxurious restaurant restaurant there.
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Thank you so much.
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Crystal I really enjoyed that part one.
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We will now move on to part two, okay?
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Okay.
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Where I will give you a question.
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You have one minute to prepare and you will speak for two minutes, okay?
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Okay.
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So if I may give you the question here please.
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The question is can you describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future?
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So that's the end of your one minute now.
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When you're ready please start your part two.
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There are so many places in the world that I think they are brilliant to reside.
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However, if I had to pick one, it would be Đà Nẵng, the golden sandy beaches and crystal -blink water of Đà Nẵng city.
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Đà Nẵng is a coastal city located in the central of Vietnam.
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I first learned about it through travel vlogs and my friends who have visited this city.
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for a variety of reasons.
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Firstly, it is one of the cleanest cities in Vietnam and with a well -preserved streets and public spaces.
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Secondly, there are many places of interest such as Banna Hills,
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which features a stunning mountain resort.
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Finally, it is close to Hoi An ancient town, the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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There are many historic streets.
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and well -preserved architecture.
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The reason why I love to reside in Da Nang city is because since I'm passionate about English, therefore I want to travel to Da Nang.
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I want to live in Da Nang and open an English center so that I can also inspire the students there.
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Moreover, Da Nang has a sentimental value to me
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because I traveled to Da Nang with the person I love most in the world, my stunning boyfriend.
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great factor that I want to reside in Da Nang.
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In the future, I hope I have a chance to make my dream come true.
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Okay, thank you so much Crystal.
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We will now move on to part 3.
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I really enjoyed listening about Da Nang.
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It's a fabulous place.
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And let's continue to talk about cities in part 3.
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Tell me, in part 3, why do more and more people live in the city?
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for a bad list job opportunities.
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However, personally, I think I also moved to or Ho Chi Minh City for world -class education system.
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I went to a prestigious UEH university and I think it is a great opportunity for young students, young people to develop.
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Absolutely, thank you so much.
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But how does all these people moving to the city, how does this affect the environment and nature?
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Well, I think the influx of people moving to the city will cause the high level of poverty pollution,
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like both in air and water.
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Moreover, the demand for housing and infrastructures can cause deforestation.
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Yeah, so those are two main causes.
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- Thank you.
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- Brilliant, well done.
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What are the differences between young and old people when they are choosing where to live?
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In terms of young people, I think they would go for places that are the location
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that is near their school or the company so that they can go to work and study easily.
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However, old people, they love to live in a place with have a
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peaceful and tranquil atmosphere so that they can have higher quality of life.
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Brilliant, thank you.
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And about travel, do you think it's important to know the culture and language before travelling to another country?
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Absolutely yes, it can help you to avoid some unexpected mistakes.
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Or you can, like for example,
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my English teacher, he went to Vietnam and he didn't know how to use a chopstick to eat noodles. as well.
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And what do young and old people think when they are making travel plans?
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What do they think about in preparation?
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Oh yeah, because young people love adventures
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experience so that they will seek for many places of interest for exploration and enjoyment.
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However, I think all people love to stay in the resort and enjoy the slow pace of life.
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which is really important for them to relax after working days.
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And finally, Crystal, tell me, what do you think of people that choose to work in international companies?
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I think they are brilliant because they bend over backwards through to be employed in the international company.
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So they will have many opportunities in their career path.
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However, I do think some people have to face with the overwhelming environment and a lot of heavy workload.
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For example, my friend, he worked in Deloitte, a Deloitte company, and he has to do a lot of,
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he has to work overtime to finish all the works in the company.
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Fantastic, well done.
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Well, Crystal, thank you so much for doing the test today.
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You can relax.
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How did you find that experience?
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I think it's a great experience, but a little bit heavy.
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You can never think of it.
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I tried to pick a test that was kind of a mixture of easier and difficult questions, but you did a fantastic job.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much for coming.
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Great job, Crystal.
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Well done.
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Thank you.
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You see, you have nothing to worry about when taking on the IELTS challenge.
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One thing that impresses me so much about Crystal is not only her confidence, but her incredible natural fluency and style when she speaks.
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She's just having a natural conversation with a friend, and that really shines through.
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Remember, you don't need to be too formal and rigid when doing your IELTS test.
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Moreover, her vocabulary worked in really nicely and fluently.
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It sounded so natural.
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Guys, leave a comment down below with your thoughts on Krystal's performance today.
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I think you will agree with me, she was excellent.
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and let me know about any other topics that you would like me to talk about in future videos.
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As always guys hit subscribe, hit like and leave a comment down below.
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Thanks for watching guys, bye bye for now.
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What This IELTS Speaking Practice Video Shows You
The video captures a realistic IELTS speaking test scenario, where a student named Crystal engages in a natural conversation with an examiner. This dialogue mirrors the structure of the actual test, starting with casual questions about food and hometown—common topics in Part 1. Observing Crystal’s responses gives you a clear idea of how to articulate thoughts coherently, use varied vocabulary, and maintain a conversational flow, all key to scoring a band 7 or higher.
Key Phrases & Collocations to Boost Your Speaking
Notice these natural word groups from the conversation that can elevate your IELTS answers:
- "Thriving metropolis": A vivid way to describe a busy, growing city (e.g., "I live in a thriving metropolis where I can try diverse cuisines").
- "Sampled many types of cuisine": Shows you’ve experienced different foods, better than "tried a lot of food."
- "Healthy and balanced lifestyle": A common collocation for discussing well-being, perfect for questions about habits.
- "Go - to option": Means your favorite choice (e.g., "My go - to option for breakfast is local street food").
- "Born and raised in": A natural way to talk about your hometown (e.g., "I was born and raised in a small town near the coast").
Your Shadowing Challenge to Improve Pronunciation & Fluency
Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after hearing it—is a proven technique to boost pronunciation and fluency. Here’s your task: Play the first 2 minutes of the video, pause after each of Crystal’s answers, and repeat her words exactly as she says them. Focus on matching her tone, rhythm, and stress. For extra practice, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to record yourself and compare. This helps you internalize natural speech patterns, a critical skill for IELTS speaking. Do this daily, and you’ll notice your confidence and clarity improve quickly.
Practicing with real test scenarios like this video, learning key collocations, and using shadow speech techniques are powerful ways to prepare for IELTS speaking. Start small, stay consistent, and you’ll be ready to tackle the test with ease.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | City, which is · province, which is · hospitable, which is |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is made · was born · be employed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have sampled · have visited |
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.