Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 1: Home & Accommodation | Learnivo - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone and welcome to LearnEvo Speaking Practice.
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Today we're going to talk about a very common IELTS speaking topic.
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home and accommodation.
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In this session, you'll hear natural model answers that sound confident and realistic, just like in a real exam situation.
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So sit back, speak along with me, and imagine you're giving your answers directly to the examiner.
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Let's get started.
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Do you live in an apartment?
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or a house.
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Right now, I live in a small apartment in the city.
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It's not very big, but it's comfortable and convenient because it's close to public transportation, supermarkets, and my workplace.
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i like the simplicity of apartment living because it requires less maintenance compared to a house Who do you live with?
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I live with a roommate who is also a working professional.
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We share the living room and kitchen, but we each have our own bedroom.
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It's nice to have someone around to talk to after a long day, and it also helps reduce living costs.
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Can you describe the place where you live?
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My apartment has two bedrooms, a living area, a compact kitchen, and a small balcony.
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The decoration is quite simple.
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But it feels cozy because we added some indoor plants and warm lighting, Even though it's not luxurious,
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It has everything I need for a comfortable life.
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What kind of accommodation do you live in?
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I live in a rented apartment in a residential building.
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The building has basic facilities like an elevator, a security system, and a shared laundry area.
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It's pretty modern and well -maintained, which makes living there quite pleasant.
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What part of your home do you like the most?
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My favorite part of the apartment is definitely the balcony.
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It's small.
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But I enjoy sitting there in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the city wake up.
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It's like my little peaceful corner away from the busy life outside.
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Who usually spends time in your home?
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Most of the time it's just me and my roommate.
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But occasionally, some friends visit during weekends.
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We sometimes cook together or just sit in the living room and chat.
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I enjoy those small gatherings because they make the place feel more lively.
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What do you usually do at home?
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At home, I usually relax after work by watching a show or reading.
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On weekends, I like to cook something special.
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and sometimes clean and rearrange things to keep the space fresh.
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It's a place where I can recharge and feel at ease.
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Do you plan to live there for a long time?
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I don't plan to stay there forever.
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It's a convenient place for now, but in the future, I hope to move into a slightly bigger apartment, or maybe even buy my own place,
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if my financial situation allows it.
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How long have you lived there?
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I've been living in this apartment for about two years.
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At first, it took some time to adjust.
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But now it really feels like home because I've added personal touches and created my own routine there.
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Do you prefer living in a house?
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or an apartment.
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Personally, I prefer living in an apartment because it feels more manageable.
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Houses are nice and spacious but they usually require more cleaning and maintenance.
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However, if I had a family in the future, I might prefer a house with more space and privacy,
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What makes you feel pleasant?
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in your home.
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What makes me feel most comfortable is the calm atmosphere.
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As soon as I enter, I feel like I can leave all the stress behind.
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The lighting is warm and the space is organized in a simple way, which helps me relax mentally.
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Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?
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Yes, definitely.
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A comfortable living environment has a big impact on our mood and productivity.
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When the place where you live feels peaceful and organized, It helps you start and end your day in a positive way.
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do you think your current home is suitable for your lifestyle At the moment, yes.
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It's practical, affordable, and in a good location.
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I can easily commute to work and access all the facilities I need.
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For this stage of my life, it suits me quite well.
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Is your neighborhood a good place to live?
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I would say yes.
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The neighborhood is safe and friendly.
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There are some small cafes and parks nearby, which makes it a pleasant area to live in.
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I enjoy taking short walks in the evening.
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Other transport facilities to your home very good.
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Yes They are quite convenient.
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There is a bus stop right outside the building, and the metro station is only a five -minute walk away.
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That makes commuting very easy and saves me a lot of time.
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Have you ever imagined your dream home?
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Yes, I often imagine living in a modern apartment with large windows and plenty of natural light.
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I would love to have a spacious living room and a small workspace where I can focus on personal projects.
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Do you prefer a quiet place?
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or a lively area to live in.
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I prefer a quiet place because I need peace to relax and concentrate.
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I don't mind some activity nearby.
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But I wouldn't want to live in a place that is too noisy or crowded all the time.
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What is the difference between your current home and the place you lived in before Compared to my previous place,
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My current apartment is much more modern and located in a better area.
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before.
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I lived in an older building that didn't have good insulation, so it was either too hot or too cold to Depending on the season,
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Do you think you will move to another place soon?
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I might consider moving in the next couple of years, especially if I find a better job or if I can afford a slightly bigger place.
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For now, I'm comfortable.
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But I'm always open to improving my living conditions.
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what kind of place would you choose to live in When you have a family, If I have a family in the future,
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I would prefer a house with more space, maybe a small garden for children to play and a quiet neighborhood.
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I think a peaceful environment is very important for family life.
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And that's the end of today's speaking practice with Learnivo.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 99 sentences and 1140 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:19. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| pleasant adjective | /ˈplɛz.ənt/ | Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| accommodation noun | /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or students, etc. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| lively adjective | /ˈlaɪv.li/ | Full of life; energetic, vivacious. |
| roommate noun | /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ | A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment. |
| balcony noun | /ˈbælkəni/ | An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window. |
| commute verb | /kəˈmjuːt/ | To exchange substantially; to abate but not abolish completely, a penalty, obligation, or payment in return for a great, single thing or an aggregate; to cash… |
| practical adjective | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis. |
| atmosphere noun | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sit back verb | To recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| walk away verb | To withdraw from a problematic situation. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | maintained, which makes · nearby, which makes · someone who is |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | enjoy sitting · enjoy taking · consider moving |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might prefer · might consider |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll hear · will move · I'll make |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, residential /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, residential /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like relax, pleasant, convenient.
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.