Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 3: Mass Tourism and Its Consequences - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We've been talking about a place you've visited.
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Now I'd like to discuss tourism more generally.
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Why do you think some destinations become overcrowded?
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I'd say social media is largely to blame.
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A single viral photo can draw thousands of visitors overnight.
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And budget airlines have made travel almost frictionless.
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Is that necessarily a bad thing, in your view?
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Not inherently, no. Tourism can be a lifeline for local economies.
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The problem arises when the benefits aren't evenly distributed.
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Residents often bear the costs, while outside investors reap the profits.
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Some cities now charge tourists an entry fee. Is that fair?
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I think it's a pragmatic, if somewhat blunt, instrument.
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It discourages day-trippers who contribute very little.
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But there's a risk it turns heritage into a luxury product.
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Ideally, the revenue should be reinvested in local communities.
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What about the environmental impact of long-haul travel?
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That's where things get genuinely uncomfortable.
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Most of us claim to care, yet we still fly frequently.
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Frankly, individual guilt isn't going to solve it.
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We need cleaner aviation and better rail networks, and quickly.
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Looking ahead, how might tourism change in the coming decades?
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I suspect we'll see a shift towards slower, longer trips.
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Fewer destinations, but deeper engagement with each one.
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Whether that happens voluntarily or through regulation remains to be seen.
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Thank you. That's the end of the speaking test.
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Thank you very much.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 234 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:47. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 73% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| tourism noun | /ˈtʊɹɪzəm/ | The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home. |
| destination noun | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |
| necessarily adverb | /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ | Inevitably; of necessity. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| rail noun | /ɹeɪ(ə)l/ | A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing. |
| regulation noun | /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ | The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated. |
| resident noun | /ˈɹɛzɪdənt/ | A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area. |
| heritage noun | /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ | An inheritance; property that may be inherited. |
| luxury noun | /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ | Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| engagement noun | /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ | An appointment, especially to speak or perform. |
| fewer | /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ | Less; a smaller amount of something non-integral commonly expressed as an integer |
| instrument noun | /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ | A device used to produce music. |
| overnight adverb | /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ | During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past. |
| uncomfortable adjective | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | Not comfortable; causing discomfort. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look ahead verb | To consider the future, to anticipate future events. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | aren't evenly distributed · should be reinvested · be seen |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've visited · have made |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, aren't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, regulation /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/, luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, aviation /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/, regulation /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, aviation /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/
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 tourism, destination, necessarily.
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.