Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Test band score 7 l Amazing Candidate 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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In the first part of the exam, I will ask you some personal questions.
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Let's talk about home.
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Do you live in a house or an apartment?
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I live in a cozy apartment which has two bedrooms.
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One of them is very spacious and the other one is very small.
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And what do you like most about your home?
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Well, actually, I love the location of my apartment
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because it's in the central of the city and I have access to the grocery store and other shopping malls.
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And would you like to change anything about where you live?
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Well, actually, I'm happy with the location, but I'm not happy with the manager and staff of the building
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because they are not friendly and they don't take any responsibility.
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And now let's talk about reading.
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Do you enjoy reading books?
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To be perfectly honest, no, because I'm very busy.
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I have two full-time jobs and if I have free time, I prefer to sleep well.
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And what kind of books do you usually read?
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Well, because I usually have to upgrade myself in my professional career,
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I prefer to study books related to my job.
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And do you prefer reading printed books or digital ones?
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Definitely printed books because I think the digital one makes my eyes tired
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and I prefer the printed one because I can use pen to track out the words.
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Now let's talk about holidays.
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What do you usually do on public holidays?
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That's a really nice question because I wish
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that I had any free time for myself
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because as I already mentioned I have I'm very busy so if I have free time I prefer to
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visit my brother in Ottawa.
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And do you prefer spending holidays at home or traveling somewhere else?
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Well that's a really nice question because if I wish I had enough money to be able to travel around the world.
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Okay, and do you think holidays are important for people?
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Definitely, it has a significant role in our emotion because you know when you travel you can recharge your batteries.
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Okay, this is the end of the first part, now we move on to the second part.
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I'm going to give you a topic and I want you to talk about it for up to two minutes.
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Before you talk, you have one minute to think about what you're going to say
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and you can make notes if you wish.
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Do you understand?
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Yes.
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So I want you to describe a skill you would like to learn in the future.
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Here's the topic and here's the paper and a pen for you.
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You'll want me to know the question starts now.
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Thank you.
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okay Okay,
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one minute is over, you can start speaking now.
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Well, to be perfectly honest, this is my favorite topic because personally, I'm really eager
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to learn new things especially learn French
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because I've been living in Canada for 11 years
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and as you know Canada is a multicultural country and
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if you are able to speak English
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and French you have much more chance to get promotion in your job
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so for this reason I have planned to move to Ottawa not only
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because my brother lives there but also because it's a good city
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or a perfect city for us to improve our
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and enhance our French language and so the other thing
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which is very important for me is when Ottawa is near to Montreal
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and I can also go to Montreal and and merge myself to learn French there.
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The other thing which is very important for me, it's not only because learning French for my job,
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but also because I'm a temporary resident right now, I have another plan to get permanent residency in Canada
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and we have another category which is which called a French category and
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if I am able to get a CLB 7 in French I would have this chance to get PR through that pathway
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which makes me much more delighted so for this reason I have
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so many things in my mind
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and I am very motivated to get to be able to get CLV7 in French
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so I thought okay thank you
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so much this is the end of the second part now please hand me back the pen and paper
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and the paper please thank you okay now we move on to the third and final part of the exam
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we've been talking about the skill you would like to learn in the future
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and now i'd like to ask you some general questions related to this
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what skills are important for people to succeed in modern society
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well actually because we live in a modern age
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so it's very important for everyone not only for children
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but also for adults to get to know how to work with computer
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and it's not only about the computer
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but also some devices for example cell phone a smartphone
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or something like that because they are able
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or they have a chance to be in touch with their loves and family For example,
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when I live far from my family and my parents, they are talking with me through the smartphone.
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So this is one of the most important skills that they have to definitely know.
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And do you think practical skills are more important than academic knowledge?
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That's a really tricky question, but if I want to answer this question, I would say that both of them are very necessary.
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But because I am an academic person, I would prefer, I would say that academic is much more important.
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Why?
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Because academic is not only academic experience,
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but also it can give you a chance to be in touch with so many professional people.
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So you have a chance to get to know them and
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also be able to get connection with some professional person
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and you have a chance to promote your job get a new job
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or also promote your job and do you think children should learn many skills
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or focus on one well definitely not many skills some skills
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are necessary for them for example they have to be able to be they have to be able to learn
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social skills for example communication is very important especially nowadays
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because of this smartphone they are always on their phone
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which is not good definitely so it's better to learn that
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and besides that it's very important to and crucial to be and to learn some skills like
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math and also some sports which is good for their health
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and how has technology changed the way people learn new skills
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could you please repeat your question how has technology changed the need the way people learn new skills?
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Well technology is getting much more easier than before if we want to compare with the past.
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We can see so many apps or so many things happen that we can use to learn new things much more easier.
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For example, in the past we had to participate in the classes in person,
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but right now we have the chances to participate in online classes.
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So if we are busy and we don't have
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that much time to commute through the school and also at home
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so we have a great opportunity to learn new skills or tasks when we are at home.
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Okay thank you so much this is the end of the speaking test.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, we focus on practical English speaking skills tailored for the IELTS speaking test. Through the provided transcript, learners will engage with personal questions and learn how to structure their responses effectively. This session emphasizes fluency and coherence, essential components for achieving a high band score, such as a 7 or above. Participants will practice discussing familiar topics, articulate their preferences, and share their thoughts clearly. Additionally, learners will gain insights into handling the second part of the speaking test, which requires extended responses on a specific topic. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to refine their English skills and prepare for the IELTS speaking section.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Cozy apartment - A comfortable living space that feels welcoming.
- Spacious - Having ample space; roomy.
- Upgrade myself - Improve one's skills or knowledge, particularly related to a job.
- Recharge your batteries - To rest and regain energy, often through relaxation or travel.
- Multicultural country - A nation characterized by the presence of multiple cultures, often due to immigration.
- Promotions - Advancements in one’s job position or salary.
- Printed books vs. digital books - The preference for physical books over electronic formats.
- Public holidays - Days designated by law or custom for celebrations and rest.
Practice Tips
To effectively use this lesson for your IELTS speaking practice, consider employing a shadowing app or a shadowing site to enhance your skill. Shadowing involves listening to a speaker and repeating their words in real-time, which is invaluable for developing fluency, intonation, and pronunciation. As you practice:
- Start with slow repetitions: Listen to the provided sample at a controlled pace, then gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable.
- Focus on tone and emotion: Pay attention to how the candidate expresses enthusiasm or contemplation in their speech; try to mimic that style.
- Use the shadow speech method: Break down the transcript into smaller sections. Shadow each part and ensure you capture the natural flow of conversation.
- Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and compare it with the original transcript. This helps identify areas for improvement.
- Expand your answers: Practice by elaborating on the responses in the transcript. Think of additional details or personal anecdotes to enhance your speaking skills.
By integrating these strategies into your routine, you will build confidence and efficiency in your English speaking, setting you on a path to success in your 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.