Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 3: Celebrities as Role Models - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Let's talk about celebrities and role models.
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Why are young people so fascinated by celebrities?
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Ha, I'm probably guilty of that myself!
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I think fame represents a kind of escapism.
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Celebrities seem to lead glamorous, carefree lives.
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And for a bored teenager, that's utterly intoxicating!
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Are celebrities good role models, generally speaking?
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Hmm, it really depends on the celebrity...
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Some use their platform to champion worthwhile causes.
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Others, frankly, are just famous for being famous!
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Could you give me an example of a positive one?
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Oh, Marcus Rashford springs to mind straight away!
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He campaigned for free school meals during the pandemic.
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And he actually forced the government to change its policy!
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That's an excellent, specific example.
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Should celebrities be held to higher moral standards?
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Um, that's a tough one,
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but on balance, I'd say yes.
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Influence comes with responsibility, whether they like it or not.
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Isn't that a little unfair on them, though?
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Perhaps a bit, I'll admit.
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Nobody signs up to be a moral compass.
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But they do reap enormous rewards from public attention.
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Fair enough. That's a well-balanced answer.
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Thank you. That's the end of the speaking test.
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Already? Wow, thank you so much!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 198 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:28. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| celebrity noun | /səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/ | Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. |
| moral adjective | /ˈmoɹəl/ | Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| fame noun | /feɪm/ | One's reputation. |
| reward noun | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | Something of value given in return for an act. |
| enormous adjective | /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ | Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| unfair adjective | /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ | Not just. |
| teenager noun | /ˈtiːnˌeɪ̯d͡ʒə/ | A person between thirteen and nineteen years old (inclusive). |
| frankly adverb | /fɹæŋkli/ | In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt. |
| utterly adverb | /ˈʌtɚli/ | Completely; entirely; to the fullest extent. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| compass noun | /ˈkʌmpəs/ | A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). |
| worthwhile adjective | /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ | Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on. |
| reap verb | /ˈɹiːp/ | To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: celebrity /səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/, escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/, intoxicate /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/
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 celebrity, moral, meal.
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.