Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Band 7+ Practice Test | IELTS with Charles - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel.
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Today is a very exciting day as we are joined by a gifted student Nhi.
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Good morning Nhi.
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Good morning.
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Nice to see you.
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How are you feeling today?
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I'm feeling very excited.
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Brilliant and today Nhi and I are going to be doing a sample speaking test
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and I hope you can enjoy this from a really truly gifted student
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and this will give you an idea of what the real test is like and what to expect.
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So without further ado let's begin.
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Good morning, very nice to meet you today.
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What is your name please?
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My name is Nhi.
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Fantastic.
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And Nhi, how are you feeling today?
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I'm feeling very good.
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Yeah, fantastic.
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So the test will be in three parts today.
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So if you're ready, we can start.
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Fantastic.
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So Nhi, first of all,
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can we please talk about food?
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What is your favorite type of cuisine?
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Well, I have to say that I'm not a picky eater
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so if I have to pick my favorite food I think it's Vietnamese food
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because we are all familiar with the traditional food in Vietnam
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and I find that it contains a variety of food
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so I think that it will give me a tasty meal when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine.
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Fantastic, Thank you.
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Do you prefer eating at home or dining out?
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Well, to be honest, I would like to eat at home
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because I can ensure the quality of the ingredients and the food that I can make at home.
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And I find that it's more comfortable for me to eat at home without no one judging me.
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Have your eating habits changed over time? me?
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Yes, definitely.
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When I was young, I preferred junk food and I can eat it all day.
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But when I've grown older,
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I think that healthy meal is very important.
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And then I've changed to a more healthier lifestyle,
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like eating more vegetables and fruits, I think.
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Brilliant.
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But is there any food you dislike?
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Well it's hard to say because I can eat almost everything but I think that the food has the smell,
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has a strong smell like a stunky tofu.
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I think that I don't really love it.
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Sure, yes and maybe durian.
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Moving on now let's talk about travel.
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Do you enjoy traveling to new places?
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Well, definitely.
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Who doesn't like traveling?
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And I find travel really is a really good chance for me to refresh my mind after a really hard working period.
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And travel, for traveling, I like to explore new places with different cultures and cuisines there.
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What is the most memorable trip you have ever taken?
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To be honest, I think that the trip
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that left me was the most impression is the trip to Thailand
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because it was the trip that I first came to another country.
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And in Thailand there are a lot of activities there and I love the culture and also the food there.
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I can eat almost everything at the time there.
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Brilliant, thank you so much.
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Are there any countries you would like to visit in the future, Nying?
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Personally, I would like to visit France because I currently study French and I find its culture really impressive.
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And I would like to go to Paris,
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which is known as a really beautiful city.
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And I also love fashion.
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So a lot of fashion brands came from France.
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So I think I can learn a lot of things there.
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Fantastic, well done.
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And finally for part one, let's talk about exercise.
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How often do you exercise?
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Well, to be honest, I'm not doing much exercise and I'm like couch potatoes.
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I would like to sleep all day on my bed,
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but sometimes I will go out with my family to play badminton or just to run in the park nearby my house.
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Brilliant, thank you.
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What types of exercise do you enjoy other than running in your house?
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As I've mentioned before I'm not doing much exercise.
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So I would like to prefer like exercise that don't take me much time and
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not the strong exercise like cardio or running much on the treadmill.
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I would like to I prefer the times
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that I can take the fresh air like running or jogging or maybe riding a bicycle.
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Brilliant, thank you so much Ni,
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I really enjoyed that part one.
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Now we will move on to part two, okay?
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In part two I will give you a question and you have one minute to take notes, okay?
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So the question is please,
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describe a memorable experience that you had with your classmates.
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you should say what was that experience when did it happen how did you feel about it
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and how did your friends feel about it
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okay me that brings us to the end of the one minute now
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so if you're ready please could you start your part two?
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The memorable experience that leaves me a lot of impression and unforgettable memories is the trip to Dalai.
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The trip was planned by our school before graduation because at
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that time we had to do a lot of tests
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and preparation for the university and it happened in April which which was a perfect time for us.
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We went to Đà Lạc,
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which was a really magnificent view of the mountains.
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And we did a lot of activities there.
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Firstly, we came to build our tents and then we prepared meal together.
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It's nice to have a festival that our students can come to the stage and sing and we share our stories there.
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I loved when we can sit around the campfire to share our moments together.
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And everyone was in high spirit,
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so I really loved that atmosphere.
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And then in the next day,
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we planned to do a cafe which is on the top of the hill.
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Then we took a lot of photos together.
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I love that moment because maybe it's just the last time that we can be this crowded together
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before everyone separates to another country.
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Because they planned a lot to go to study overseas.
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And it leads me with a lot of memorable experiences that I will never forget.
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Fantastic.
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Well done.
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Excellent.
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Thank you, Nhi.
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I really enjoyed listening about your trip to Dalat there.
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It's such a fabulous place.
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Now we will move on to part three, okay?
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And the first topic I want us to talk about is memorable experiences.
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Nhi, what makes an experience unforgettable for a person?
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Well, I think it depends on the different aspects.
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Like normally the experience that leads a strong emotion or or it contains something for the first time,
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like when you first go to school and something like that.
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I think that it gives you a lot of emotion,
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evolves in it, so that you can,
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so it can create a long lasting memory.
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Brilliant, I agree, thank you.
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How can a memorable experience affect an individual's identity?
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Personally, memorable experiences can shape human beliefs and their self-perception.
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For instance, like me, when I first went to university,
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I found myself insecure.
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But then, past memories about friendship and the sense of community,
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I felt that I need to be involved in this class
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and then I came to everyone in the class and said hi to them.
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So I think my past memory helps me to be involved in the class which has shaped my confidence.
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Why do people often share their memorable experiences with others?
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Well, I think it depends on each other personality.
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Some people they want to share every moment and post it on Facebook
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because they want everyone to notice them and they can upload every picture that they have taken.
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But for some people, they are more like introverts
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and they just only want to share their stories or their experience with the close one.
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and it depends much more on the personality.
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Fantastic, that's brilliant.
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Moving on now, let's talk about technological devices.
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Ni, what makes a technological device important in your daily life?
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Well, in this day and age,
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technology plays a vital role in helping us to solving our tasks.
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For example, a graphic designer depends much on the high performance technology like a laptop
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or tablet to finish their deadlines
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and for me I think without my phones on my laptop I cannot do anything
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because I have to serve internet for information and research for my study
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and I also need these devices to entertain after a hard working day.
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Fantastic thank you so much.
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Well Neat that brings us to the end of our test now thank you
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so much I really enjoyed listening to your answers there and hope to see you again soon.
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Thank you.
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Bye bye.
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So guys, I hope you all enjoyed listening to that sample answer
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and Niu is a very successful student who managed to achieve 7.5 in her speaking test,
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which is an incredibly impressive achievement.
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Moreover, some of those questions in the part three were incredibly difficult,
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especially the questions about memorable experiences?
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I find that some of those questions,
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they're very difficult because when you're talking about someone's personal identity,
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how do you think of ideas related to that?
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Moreover, I love that Neil used our fantastic technique for the question about why people share their memorable experiences with others.
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She said, oh, in my opinion,
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it depends on people's personality.
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Guys, this is a really good technique.
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Extroverts love to share their memories because because they are outgoing and confident.
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In contrast, introverts prefer to keep their memories to themselves.
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This is a fantastic technique and is what takes students from band five and six up to the sevens and eights ranges.
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So try to do that in your answer as well.
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There were a few little hiccups with the grammar in terms of the past tense with the story in part two,
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but one thing that needed was instantly corrected herself.
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So if she said, oh,
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I remember vividly, I traveled to Dalat.
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She was able to correct herself instantly.
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Please do this in your IELTS exam as well if you make little grammar mistakes.
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If you can correct them straight away,
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the examiner will congratulate you for that.
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So, as always, guys, let me know your comments down below.
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Hit like and subscribe to show your support.
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See you in the next video.
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Bye-bye for now.
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Thank you.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
If you're preparing for the IELTS exam, practicing speaking is essential, and this video provides an excellent resource for learners eager to achieve a band score of 7 or above. By engaging in a mock speaking test, you can familiarize yourself with the test format and gain a clear understanding of what to expect on the day of your exam. The dynamic exchange between Nhi and the examiner showcases a natural conversation flow, making it easier for you to follow along. Utilizing the shadowing technique, you can imitate Nhi’s responses and intonation, enhancing your English speaking practice. This practical approach will help build your confidence and fluency in real-life situations.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
During the conversation, several key grammatical structures and expressions stand out:
- Present simple tense: Nhi frequently uses this tense to describe habits and preferences, such as "I like to eat at home." Recognizing this tense will help you articulate your thoughts clearly.
- Comparative phrases: Nhi mentions, “I think that healthy meals are very important.” This emphasizes personal beliefs and can be a useful structure when discussing opinions.
- Expressions of preference: Phrases like “I would like” and “to be honest” help convey personal feelings effectively. This can elevate your responses in speaking tests.
- Complex sentences: Nhi says, “When I was young, I preferred junk food”. This structure helps you express thoughts on time and change, adding depth to your discussions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Pronunciation can significantly impact your speaking score, so being aware of common traps is essential. In the video, certain words and phrases may pose challenges:
- “Cuisine”: The pronunciation of this word can vary; focus on the French influence, emphasizing the second syllable: /kwɪˈziːn/.
- “Dining out”: Pay attention to the linking between the two words, as a fluent speaker would say it quickly and smoothly: /ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ aʊt/.
- “Healthy”: This may often be mispronounced with a heavy emphasis on the first syllable. Remember, it’s pronounced /ˈhɛl.θi/ with a soft “th” sound.
- Accents: Different accents can influence how certain words sound. Practicing with the video using the shadow speak method will help you adjust your pronunciation to be more universally understood.
By focusing on these elements, you can improve your English pronunciation and enhance your overall speaking abilities, making you more prepared for the IELTS speaking section and real-life 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.
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