Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Sharing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel.
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Today we're looking at a part one topic, sharing.
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You'll hear two full mock interviews from two different speakers.
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Both sound natural and fluent, but they approach the questions in slightly different ways.
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Let's jump straight into the first mock interview.
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Do you like sharing things with other people?
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Why or why not?
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Yes, I do, especially with people I trust.
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Sharing makes relationships feel more equal and relaxed.
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However, I'm a bit selective because I don't think everything needs to be shared with everyone.
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Have your parents taught you to share things?
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Yes, they did.
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And it was something they emphasized when I was growing up.
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For example, I was encouraged to share food and toys with others, especially guests.
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Over time, it just became a habit.
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What kinds of things are not suitable for sharing?
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I think very personal information like private conversations or financial details shouldn't be shared.
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It can easily lead to misunderstandings or even hurt someone's trust.
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Other people's secrets are also a clear boundary for me.
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Have you shared anything with others recently yes i have i
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recently shared my lecture notes with a friend who couldn't attend class
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it was a small thing but it helped him catch up quickly
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is it common for people in your culture to share food yes it's extremely common
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when people eat together they usually order several dishes
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and share everything in fact not sharing food might be seen
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as a bit impolite is there anything you don't like sharing why i don't like sharing my phone
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or laptop they contain personal information
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and i'm quite careful about my privacy i feel more comfortable
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keeping those things to myself do you usually share your personal problems with friends
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or family only with a small circle of people i'm not the type to talk about my problems openly
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but But I do share them when I need advice or emotional support.
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It really depends on how serious the issue is.
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Do you think sharing is important for maintaining good relationships?
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Yes, absolutely.
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Sharing time, effort and support helps people feel valued.
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Without that, relationships can easily become distant or unbalanced over time.
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have you ever had a negative experience because of sharing something
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yes once i shared an opinion online
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and it was taken out of context it led to unnecessary arguments
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which i didn't expect since then i've been more cautious about what i post
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do you think people today are more willing to share than in the past
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i think they are more willing to share on social media especially daily activities
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and opinions however when it comes to personal feelings
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or real problems people seem more guarded so in some ways sharing has increased
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but in others it hasn't
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that was a really strong performance from joseph he keeps his responses focused
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and easy to follow
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and he explains his ideas without over complicating them this is a great example of how to sound natural
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and confident in part one now let's look at a second mock interview with a slightly more expressive speaking style
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Do you like sharing things with other people?
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Why or why not?
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To be honest, it really depends on what it is.
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I'm generally quite a generous person and I love the sense of community that comes with sharing, especially with my close friends.
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That said, and I'm also a bit of a neat freak, so if it's something I'm particularly protective of, I might be a little more hesitant.
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Have your parents taught you to share things?
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Oh absolutely.
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Growing up my parents were quite firm about sharing is caring.
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I have a younger sibling so squabbles over toys were a daily occurrence.
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They really instilled in us the idea
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that being selfish doesn't get you very far and that things are often more fun when they're enjoyed together.
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What kinds of things are not suitable for sharing?
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I'd say anything related to personal hygiene is a hard no for me.
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Things like toothbrushes or even makeup brushes.
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It's just a bit unsanitary.
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On a more digital note, I'm very private about my passwords and banking details.
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In this day and age, sharing that kind of info is just asking for trouble.
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Have you shared anything with others recently?
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Actually, just last weekend.
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I'm a bit of a bookworm and I finished a thriller I'd been raving about.
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A friend was dying to read it, so I lent it to her.
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I'm always a bit nervous about dog -eared pages, but it's better than letting the book sit on my shelf.
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Is it common for people in your culture to share food?
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Definitely, it's a huge part of our social fabric.
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Whether it's ordering tapas at a restaurant or bringing a plate to a potluck, sharing food is how we bond.
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It turns a meal into more of an event, not just about eating.
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Is there anything you don't like sharing?
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Why?
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I'm quite particular about my laptop.
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Since I use it for literally everything, work, creative projects, personal finances, it feels like an extension of my brain.
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I'm always worried someone might accidentally delete something or mess with my settings, so I tend to be a bit territorial over it.
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Do you usually share your personal problems with friends or family?
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I'm lucky to be very close with both, but it depends on the vibe of the problem.
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If it's something work -related, I'll usually vent to my friends because they're going through similar things.
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But if I'm dealing with a bigger life dilemma, I usually turn to my mum.
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She has this way of putting things into perspective that no one else can.
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Do you think sharing is important for maintaining good relationships?
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100%.
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And I think sharing creates a sense of reciprocity and trust.
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It's not just about material things either.
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It's about sharing your time, your thoughts and your space.
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If a relationship is totally one -sided, it eventually starts to feel quite hollow and disconnected.
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Have you ever had a negative experience because of sharing something?
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I have actually.
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A few years ago I lent a designer dress to a friend for a wedding
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and it came back with a massive red wine stain.
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She was really apologetic but it was still a bit awkward to navigate.
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It taught me to be a bit more discerning about who I trust with my more expensive items.
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Do you think people today are more willing to share than in the past?
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That's an interesting one.
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In some ways, yes, we have the sharing economy now with things like ride -sharing apps and co -working spaces.
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However, I think we've become much more guarded with our personal lives and data.
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So, while we share resources more efficiently, we might be sharing our true selves a little less than people did in the past.
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That's a totally different vibe from blondie.
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Her answers are more expressive and story -driven.
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She brings a lot of personality into how she responds, using idiomatic language and personal examples to keep things engaging.
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This shows that there isn't just one correct way to answer.
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What matters is sounding genuine and fluent.
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Before we wrap up, let's look at some useful vocabulary you can use when talking about sharing.
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Let's start with vocabulary for describing how you personally feel about sharing.
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For example, you might say I'm generally quite generous especially with close friends.
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If you want to show limits you could say I'm selective about what I share depending on the situation.
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To explain boundaries try something like I'm quite protective of my belongings or I really value my privacy.
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Sharing is often connected to relationships and the phrases on this slide help you explain that connection clearly.
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For instance you could say sharing helps build trust between people
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Or It makes relationships feel more equal and balanced You can also say Sharing time and support strengthens relationships For questions about limits,
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it's useful to talk about What should not be shared A natural answer might be I don't think personal information
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or financial details should be shared You could also say Private conversations
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and other people's secrets are clear boundaries for me These phrases help you sound thoughtful and responsible Finally, part one works best when you use simple everyday examples.
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You might say, in my culture people often share food when they eat together.
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Or, I recently lent something to a friend who needed it.
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Even small actions work well, like I helped a classmate catch up after they missed a lesson.
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So that's today's lesson on the topic of sharing.
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If you found it helpful and want more in -depth practice, you can join the channel membership for extra speaking content.
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I'll see you in the next lesson.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Sharing”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sharing, share, personal, shared, relationship. This video has 123 sentences and 1485 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:32. The speaker talks at a natural 156 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| boundary noun | /ˈbaʊndɹi/ | The dividing line or location between two areas. |
| lend verb | /ˈlɛnd/ | To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned. |
| mock verb | /mɑk/ | To mimic, to simulate. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| suitable adjective | [ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩] | Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion. |
| privacy noun | /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ | The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| toy noun | /tɔɪ/ | Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| generous adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ | Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. |
| protective adjective | /pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/ | Serving or intended to protect. |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| selective adjective | /səˈlɛktɪv/ | Of or relating to the process of selection. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| catch up verb | To pick up suddenly. |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| wrap up verb | To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Today we're looking at a part one topic, sharing.
- Do you like sharing things with other people?
- Have your parents taught you to share things?
- Have you shared anything with others recently?
- Is there anything you don't like sharing?
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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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be shared · was encouraged · might be seen |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | i've been · has increased · we've become |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | friend who couldn · friend who needed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 37 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, thriller /ˈθɹɪ.lə/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/, shelf /ʃɛlf/
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/, misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like depend, lesson, boundary.
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.