Shadowing Practice: ielts- speaking- -part 3 - preparation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
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I would probably feel quite nervous and stressed if I wasn't well prepared for something.
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I might also lose confidence because I wouldn't know exactly what to do.
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For example, if I have an important presentation but didn't prepare enough, I would be worried about making mistakes or forgetting what I wanted to say.
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Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?
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I prefer to prepare and organize an activity, especially if it is something important.
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When I make a plan in advance, I know what I need to do and I can avoid unnecessary problems.
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However, for simple activities like going out with friends, I don't mind just taking part and making decisions as we go.
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How can parents help children to be organized?
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I think parents can help children by teaching them simple habits from a young age.
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For example, they can encourage their children to make a daily schedule, organize their school supplies, and finish their homework on time.
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Parents should also set a good example because children often learn by watching their parents.
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On what occasions do people need to be organized?
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People need to be organized when they have important tasks or a busy schedule.
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For example, students need to organize their time when they have several exams or assignments at the same time.
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Similarly, employees need to plan their work carefully when they have an important project or a tight deadline.
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Being organized helps people save time and reduce stress.
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Does everything need to be well prepared?
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No, I don't think everything needs to be well prepared.
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It depends on the situation.
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Important events, such as exams, job interviews, or business meetings, usually require careful preparation.
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However, for casual activities like meeting friends or going for a walk, too much preparation isn't necessary.
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Sometimes it is more enjoyable to be spontaneous.
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Do people need others' help when organizing things?
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Yes, I think they sometimes do, especially when they have a lot of things to deal with.
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For example, when organizing a large event, one person may not be able to handle everything alone, so they need other people to share the work.
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However, for small and simple tasks, people can usually organize things by themselves.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “ielts- speaking- -part 3 - preparation”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: organize, example, organized, prepared, parents. This video has 27 sentences and 391 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:24. The speaker talks at a natural 162 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 6 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| preparation noun | /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
| exam verb | /ɪɡˈzæm/ | Shortened form of examine |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| encourage verb | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. |
| occasion noun | /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ | A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| similarly adverb | /ˈsɪm.ə.lə.li/ | In a like style or manner. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| casual adjective | /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ | Happening by chance. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| assignment noun | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| unnecessary adjective | /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ | Not needed or necessary. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, didn't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- Long words — get the stress right: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, similarly /ˈsɪm.ə.lə.li/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
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 organize, preparation, exam.
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.