Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 | Describe a Person Who Often Helps Others | Band 9 | Learnivo #ielts - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello everyone and welcome back to LearnEvo where we practice IELTS speaking with natural, fluent, high band model answers.
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Today's topic focuses on helpfulness and social behavior, which are very common in IELTS because they allow you to describe personality, actions, and the impact people have on others.
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Stay until the end of this episode to learn useful IELTS vocabulary related to helping others, personality traits, and social responsibility.
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Our topic today is Describe a person who often helps others.
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Let's begin.
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Now I'm going to give you your topic.
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You will have one minute to prepare, and then you should speak for one to two minutes.
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Describe a person who often helps others.
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You should say who this person is, how you know this person, what kind of help they give, and explain why you think this person helps others.
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Your one-minute preparation starts now.
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Your time starts now.
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One person I know who often helps others is a colleague of mine who I have worked with for several years.
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He is someone who is always willing to offer support whenever someone needs assistance, whether it is related to work tasks or personal situations.
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His attitude toward helping others makes him stand out in a very positive way.
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I got to know him through my workplace, where we collaborated on several projects and communicated regularly.
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Over time, I noticed that he was not only focused on his own responsibilities, but also paid attention to the needs of others around him.
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This made him a respected and trusted person within the team.
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He provides different kinds of help depending on the situation, such as assisting with difficult tasks, explaining complex ideas, or simply listening to people when they need emotional support.
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He never refuses to help, even when he is busy, and he always tries to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.
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I believe he helps others because he genuinely cares about people and understands the value of teamwork and support.
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His actions are not driven by personal gain but by a desire to make things easier for others.
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This attitude creates a positive environment and encourages others to behave in a similar way.
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Thank you.
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Now let's move on to part three, where we will discuss helping others and social behaviour in a broader way.
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Why do some people enjoy helping others?
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Some people enjoy helping others because it gives them a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
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When individuals see the positive impact of their actions, it can improve their emotional wellbeing and create a feeling of achievement.
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In addition, helping others can strengthen relationships and build trust within communities.
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Should people expect something in return when they help others?
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In my opinion, people should not expect something in return when they help others because genuine help should come from kindness and empathy.
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However, it is natural for people to appreciate recognition or gratitude.
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The most meaningful help is usually given without expecting any reward, which reflects true generosity.
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Do you think helping others is important in the workplace?
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Yes, helping others is extremely important in the workplace because it improves teamwork and productivity.
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When employees support each other, tasks can be completed more efficiently and problems can be solved more easily.
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A supportive work environment also increases job satisfaction and reduces stress among team members.
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How can people be encouraged to help others more?
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People can be encouraged to help others by promoting positive values such as empathy and cooperation.
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Education and role models play an important role in shaping behaviour.
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In addition, organisations can create environments where teamwork and support are recognised and appreciated, which motivates individuals to contribute more.
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Do young people help others enough?
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Some young people actively help others and participate in community activities, while others may be less involved due to personal priorities or lack of awareness.
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Encouraging volunteer work and social responsibility from a young age can help develop a stronger sense of empathy and responsibility toward others.
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Can helping others improve a person's life?
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Yes, helping others can improve a person's life in many ways, including emotional satisfaction and stronger social connections.
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When people contribute positively to others' lives, they often feel more fulfilled and confident.
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It can also create a sense of belonging and purpose, which is important for overall well-being.
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What are the differences between helping friends and strangers?
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Helping friends is often easier because there is already a relationship and trust between individuals.
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In contrast, helping strangers may require more effort and willingness to step outside one's comfort zone.
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However, helping strangers can also be very rewarding and can contribute to a more supportive society.
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Do people help others less in big cities?
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In large cities, people may appear less helpful because of busy lifestyles and limited time.
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However, this does not mean that people are less kind.
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In many cases, individuals still help others when needed, but the fast pace of city life can make these actions less visible compared to smaller communities.
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Before we finish today's session, let's review some useful IELTS vocabulary related to helping others in social behavior.
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Helpful Willing to assist others He is helpful and always offers support when someone needs assistance in difficult situations.
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Supportive Providing help and encouragement She is supportive and always stands by her friends during challenging times.
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Generous Willing to give and share He is generous and helps others without expecting anything in return from them.
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considerate thinking about others feelings she is considerate and always
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respects other people's needs and emotions empathy understanding others feelings empathy
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helps people connect and respond to others in a caring way reliable someone you can
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depend on he is reliable and always helps others when they need support or
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guidance kind-hearted naturally kind she is kind-hearted and always tries to
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make others feel comfortable and supported cooperative willing to work with others being
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cooperative makes it easier to help others and achieve shared goals selfless putting others first he is selfless and always puts others needs before his own in many situations
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encouraging giving confidence and support her encouraging words help people
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feel more confident and motivated trustworthy able to be trusted he
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is trustworthy and always keeps his promises when helping others compassionate feeling sympathy
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for others she is compassionate and understands the difficulties that others are going through and
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that brings us to the end of today's ielts speaking part two and three practice on describing a
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice describing a helpful person in your life, a topic frequently featured in the IELTS Speaking Test. You will learn to articulate who this person is, the nature of their assistance, and the motivations behind their demeanor. This exercise is designed to enhance your fluency and ability to convey your thoughts clearly in English, which is vital for achieving a high band score in IELTS. Furthermore, the focus on social behavior and helpfulness will enrich your vocabulary and enable you to discuss these themes with greater confidence.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Support: assistance provided to help someone achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.
  • Emotional support: providing empathy, care, and reassurance to someone in distress.
  • Teamwork: the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal.
  • Genuine help: assistance given out of kindness and sincerity, without the expectation of reward.
  • Community involvement: participation in activities that contribute to the well-being of a local group or population.
  • Social responsibility: the obligation to act for the benefit of society at large.
  • Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice speaking about helpfulness using the ideas from this lesson, consider shadowing the provided transcript at a comfortable pace. Start by listening to a section of the video, then repeat it aloud, mimicking not only the words but also the tone and intonation of the speaker. This method enhances your pronunciation and builds your confidence. Using a shadowing app or a shadowing site can also facilitate this process, allowing you to record your attempts and analyze your progress over time.

Focus on delivering your responses with a natural rhythm, as this will make your speech sound more fluent. When using words and phrases from the vocabulary list, practice incorporating them into your descriptions of helpful individuals in varied contexts. Remember, the goal is to speak clearly and expressively, which will help you greatly in the IELTS Speaking Test.

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.