Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Topic: Transportation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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IELTS Speaking Part 3 Transportation How do most people travel around your country?
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In my country, most people rely on buses, trains, and motorbikes for daily travel.
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In urban areas, metro systems and ride-sharing apps have become really popular.
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However, in rural areas, people often depend on private vehicles or local buses.
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Public transport is affordable, but it can get crowded, especially during rush hours.
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So many people prefer driving if they can afford it.
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Is transportation in your country expensive?
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It depends on the mode of transport.
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Public transportation is quite cheap and subsidized by the government in many cities.
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But owning and maintaining a car or bike can be costly due to fuel prices and insurance.
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Air travel is also expensive for the average person.
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Overall, if you stick to public options, it's pretty affordable.
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What are the benefits of public transportation?
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Public transportation is better for the environment because it reduces carbon emissions.
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It also helps cut down traffic congestion in big cities.
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For individuals, it's cheaper than owning a vehicle.
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Plus, it gives people time to relax, read, or even work during the commute.
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If it's reliable and clean, it can really improve daily life.
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How can transportation be improved in your country?
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One major improvement would be expanding metro and train networks, especially in smaller cities.
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Also, improving the frequency and cleanliness of buses would make a big difference.
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Better roads and traffic management systems are also needed.
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Promoting eco-friendly transport like bicycles could help too.
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I think investment in infrastructure is the key.
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What is the most popular form of transportation in your hometown?
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In my hometown, motorbikes are probably the most common.
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They're affordable, easy to park, and perfect for avoiding traffic.
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A lot of people also use buses since they connect most parts of the city.
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Recently, more people have started using bicycles and auto rickshaws too.
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But motorbikes still dominate the roads.
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Do you think people will drive cars in the future?
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Yes, but I think the types of cars will change.
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With rising concerns about pollution, more people will shift to electric or hybrid vehicles.
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Self-driving cars might also become common in the next couple of decades.
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But I don't think people will completely stop driving.
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Many still prefer the freedom and convenience of having their own car.
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How has transportation changed in recent years?
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Transportation has become faster and more tech-driven.
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Ride-sharing apps like Uber have changed the way people commute.
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Electric scooters and bikes are becoming more common in cities.
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Metro systems have expanded in many places too.
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Overall, travel has become more convenient and efficient.
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What are the environmental impacts of different types of transportation?
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Cars and planes contribute a lot to air pollution and greenhouse gases.
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Diesel buses are also harmful if they're not well maintained.
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On the other hand, trains and electric vehicles are more eco-friendly.
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Walking or cycling has almost no environmental impact.
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So, it's important to promote green transport options.
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Should the government invest more in public transportation?
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Absolutely, yes.
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Good public transport helps reduce traffic, pollution, and even road accidents.
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It also makes life easier for people who can't afford private vehicles.
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Investing in eco-friendly buses and better train systems is a smart move.
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It benefits both the environment and the economy in the long run.
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What do you think of bicycles as a form of transportation?
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I think bicycles are a great option, especially for short distances.
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They're eco-friendly, affordable, and good for health.
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In busy cities, they can even be faster than cars during traffic jams.
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The only downside is that cycling isn't always safe due to lack of bike lanes.
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But with better infrastructure, more people might switch to bikes.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 62 sentences and 649 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 102 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| affordable adjective | /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ | Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced. |
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| pollution noun | /pəˈluʃən/ | Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. |
| metro noun | /ˈmɛtɹoʊ/ | A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area. |
| infrastructure noun | /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃə/ | An underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system. |
| expand verb | /ɪkˈspænd/ | To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. |
| invest verb | /ɪnˈvɛst/ | To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| hometown noun | /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/ | An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence. |
| commute verb | /kəˈmjuːt/ | To exchange substantially; to abate but not abolish completely, a penalty, obligation, or payment in return for a great, single thing or an aggregate; to cash… |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| efficient adjective | /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ | Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| frequency noun | /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ | The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cut down verb | To cut downward. |
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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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have become · have started · has become |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be improved · are also needed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, can't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: pollution /pəˈluʃən/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/, emission /ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/, rickshaw /ˈɹɪkˌʃɔː/
- Long words — get the stress right: affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/, infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃə/, automobile /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/
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 affordable, bicycle, pollution.
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.