Shadowing Practice: IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE TEST 1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi guys, welcome back to another video We will do this video to give you time for your time.
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Hi guys, welcome back to another video We will do this video to give you time for your time.
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We will do this video to give you time for your time.
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And you will have time to answer.
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And then after that, after all, we will ask you again.
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When you do this video, you will have to be able to do this video.
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You will have more confidence and more confidence.
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You will have more confidence in your time.
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First of all, I will give you a little bit about the concept of this video.
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I will explain it a little bit.
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I am speaking 3 parts.
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Part 1 is usually 4-photard.
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With 12 questions.
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Or, between 12 questions with 3 questions.
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So, 4-photard is 60-gay per second.
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Then 4-photard is about 240-gay.
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Then, 12-photard is about 20-gay per second.
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So, I will use 20-gay per second.
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So, I can do that for 20-gay per second.
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So, I can do that for you.
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The first question is not a long time because the examiner is asking for the subject that is suitable for me so people will ask very quickly the first question so we will have about 10 seconds to answer and the next question will be about 15-20 seconds The second part is part 2 we will have about 3 minutes so we will have about 1 minute to brainstorm động não cũng như là take notes, mình viết xuống những cái ý mình muốn nói và sau đó là 2 phút để trình bày thì sau khi hết 2 phút rồi thì examiner sẽ hỏi theo 1 câu hỏi nếu như cái bài nói của bạn còn thông tin nào đó examiner có thể khai thác nhưng mà trong cái video này mình sẽ không có cái phần đó là kế hết 2 phút là mình sẽ qua proxy rồi tới proxy thì mình sẽ có trung bình khoảng 4 phút với 8 câu hỏi vậy thì chia ra mấy bạn sẽ có khoảng 30 giây for every question.
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Any things.
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There are four points between the quiz for part three.
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So if you can put it out of there okay.
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This is the milestone of like part three .
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It be sure to set up more.
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If you are ready?
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Are you ready for the test?
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hora佐ius?
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Now in this first part, I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself.
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First, let's talk about home or accommodation.
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Do you live in a house or a flat?
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Can you describe it?
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What can you see when you look out the window of your room?
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New Year OK, now let's talk about New year.
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How do you celebrate new year?
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Do you still remember a new year that you celebrated?
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Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the new year in your country?
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Why do people think new year is a new beginning?
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Okay, let's talk about happiness.
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Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
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What do you do to stay happy?
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Can you stay happy all the time?
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Is it important to be happy?
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Okay, let's move to part 2.
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Now, I'm gonna give you a topic, and I would like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
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Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're gonna say.
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You can make some notes if you wish.
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Do you understand?
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Here is some paper and a pencil for making notes.
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And here is your topic.
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I would like you to describe a situation when you came close to a wild animal.
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You should say where you were, what the animals were doing, who you were with, and what your reaction was.
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One minute starts now.
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starts now Thank you.
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Alright, time is up.
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You can start.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Okay, good.
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We've been talking about a situation when you came close to a wild animal.
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Now I would like to ask you some more general questions about this.
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Is the zoo necessary?
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Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
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Thank you.
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Which one is better for animals, the zoo or the natural park?
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Do the young go to the zoo nowadays?
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Why are people keen on keeping pets?
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How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
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What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
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Okay, well done.
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That's also the end of the speaking test.
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Thank you.
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to help my channel to grow up I thank you very much Bye bye and I'll see you guys in the next video
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About This Lesson

In this IELTS Speaking Practice Test 1, you'll engage in structured speaking exercises designed to improve your English fluency and confidence. This lesson covers three key parts of the IELTS Speaking exam. In Part 1, you'll answer a series of personal questions that focus on familiar topics such as your home and celebrations, allowing you to practice everyday vocabulary and sentence structures. Part 2 asks you to speak for 1-2 minutes on a given topic after a brief preparation time, helping you develop your ability to organize thoughts and speak coherently under time constraints. Finally, Part 3 involves a more in-depth conversation related to the topic in Part 2, encouraging you to articulate complex ideas and opinions. Through this lesson, you'll enhance your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and gain familiarity with common IELTS speaking contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Accommodation: Refers to a place where someone lives, such as a house or flat.
  • Celebrate: To mark a special occasion with festivities or ceremonies.
  • New Year: The first day of the year, often celebrated with various traditions and activities.
  • Brainstorm: To generate ideas spontaneously; essential during preparation time in Part 2.
  • Pronunciation: The way in which a word is spoken, which is crucial for clear communication in spoken English.
  • Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment, relevant when discussing personal feelings.

Practice Tips for This Video

As you engage with this IELTS speaking practice video, consider using the shadowing technique to enhance your speaking skills. Here are some specific tips:

  • Focus on Speaking Speed: The instructor speaks at a moderate pace, ideal for shadowing. Attempt to mimic their rhythm while speaking, aiming for 20-30 seconds per response in Part 1.
  • Accentuate Key Phrases: Pay attention to the intonation and emphasis placed on important words. This will help increase your pronunciation accuracy and natural speaking style.
  • Practice with Contexts: When responding to the questions in Part 1, think about your own experiences related to the topics of home, celebrations, or happiness, allowing for more authentic and personal responses.
  • Utilize Preparation Time: During Part 2, take full advantage of the 1 minute to plan your ideas. Jot down keywords and phrases to ensure a well-structured response within the 2-minute speaking time.
  • Engage in Part 3 Discussions: Practice transitioning from simple answers to more complex discussions about your chosen topic and be prepared to support your opinions with reasoning.

By incorporating these practice tips into your study routine, you'll enhance your English speaking practice and fully prepare yourself for the IELTS 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.

How to Practice Effectively on ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choose your video: Pick a YouTube video with clear, natural English speech. TED Talks, BBC News, movie scenes, podcasts, or IELTS sample answers all work great. Paste the URL into the search bar. Start with shorter videos (under 5 minutes) and content you find genuinely interesting — motivation matters.
  2. Listen first, understand the context: On your first pass, keep the speed at 1x and just listen. Don't try to repeat yet. Focus on understanding the meaning, picking up new vocabulary, and noticing how the speaker stresses words, links sounds, and uses pauses.
  3. Set up Shadowing mode:
    • Wait Mode: Choose +3s or +5s — after each sentence plays, the video pauses automatically so you have time to repeat it out loud. Choose Manual if you want full control and press Next yourself after each repetition.
    • Sub Sync: YouTube subtitles sometimes appear slightly ahead or behind the audio. Use ±100ms to align them perfectly so you can follow along accurately.
  4. Shadow out loud (the core practice): This is where the real work happens. As soon as a sentence plays — or during the pause — repeat it out loud, clearly and confidently. Don't just mouth the words: mirror the speaker's exact rhythm, stress, pitch, and connected speech. Aim to sound like a shadow of the speaker, not just a word-by-word recitation. Use the Repeat feature to drill the same sentence multiple times until it feels natural.
  5. Scale up the challenge: Once a passage feels comfortable, push your limits. Increase speed to <code>1.25x</code> or even <code>1.5x</code> to train high-speed language reflexes. Or set Wait Mode to <code>Off</code> for continuous shadowing — the most advanced and rewarding mode. Consistent daily practice of 15–30 minutes will produce noticeable results within weeks.

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