Shadowing Practice: IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Let's start off by talking about the mountains.
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Let's start off by talking about the mountains.
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Do you like to go on holiday in the mountains?
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Definitely.
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It's one of my favourite things to do.
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I actually love nature and the mountains specifically.
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I always handpick locations which have mountains and beautiful landscape, greenery.
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And I love hiking as well, so that's why.
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Are there any hotels in the mountains in your country?
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Yes, actually.
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In Himachal, they have lodges.
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They rent it out to people who are there on vacations.
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And it's the most beautiful experience because you get to actually see how people who are based there,
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how they live and how they cook and how they clean.
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And you get the whole experience of everything.
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Now let's talk about trees.
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Do you like trees?
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Yeah, actually, I love trees.
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I love spending time around trees.
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When I look at a tree,
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I feel very alive because there is just so much history that goes with it.
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I mean, especially like you get oxygen.
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So when you just sit there and meditate,
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it's like the best feeling in the world.
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You feel very refreshed as well.
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Are there many trees around your hometown?
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There are, but not so much as of now because it's mostly city and buildings and shops.
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But I would love for it to be.
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What are the benefits of planting more trees?
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There are only benefits of planting more trees.
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I mean, it protects you from so many things and it's so much better for your health to have trees around you.
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Also, I think for plantation,
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even for food and stuff like to get fresh fruits and vegetables,
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you can always have it available outside of your home if you just have like those planted trees around you.
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Now, let's talk about the weather.
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What time of year did you enjoy the most when you were a child?
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I would definitely say November, December so like towards the end of the year when winter arrives or even during September,
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October when it's rainy season.
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I enjoy myself the most I think because I love
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when it's cold and chilly and you can just go out for a walk or play outside with your friends.
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I think that's when I enjoy it the most.
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Has the weather changed much in recent years?
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I would say drastically yes.
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It's gotten hotter and hotter and humid.
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I think because of global warming,
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it's been really bad lately.
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Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working?
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I mean, around December, yes.
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But throughout the year, no. It's very, very hot.
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Back in India, it's like when you get out,
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it's a lot of humidity and you just don't feel your best.
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The TV documentary that I watched was a documentary on the artist Eminem.
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He goes by the name Marshall Mathers.
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And I remember I was very young when I watched it.
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And the reason I love it is because it's very inspiring.
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Because in the movie, he shows all of his struggles and the poverty that he went through.
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And he was very unfortunate as a child.
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And even when he was a teenager and
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that goes to show how much determination he had towards his dreams
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and his plans and goals of the future that he knew
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that he was going to make it big in the music industry
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and now he's known to be one of the biggest musical artists in the industry.
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I learned inspiration from that movie.
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I think it gives you a lot of motivation every time you watch it.
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It goes to show that you know no matter what,
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no matter where you come from,
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no matter how small your hometown was or how many obstacles you had in life,
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but still you can make it big.
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And it also goes to show
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that you just have to be passionate about what it is that you want in your life.
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And through that, you can achieve the greatest things
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and you can surpass even your highest levels of insecurities and doubts that you have and the fears that you have.
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And he's also like one of my favorite artists.
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So to see him go through that really inspires you
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and shows you that you can do it no matter what it is
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that it's usually self-doubt which keeps you from chasing your dreams or from achieving your goals.
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But in that movie, it's shown that you can really do whatever you want.
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So we've been talking about a TV documentary that you watched,
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and we're going to continue to talk about TV programs and TV advertising.
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Do you think that there are too many game shows on TV nowadays?
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Thanks very much.
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And let's get back to the video.
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I don't think so.
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No, I think there's enough for everyone.
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So I think there is a lot of different genres that people can watch.
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And game shows are mostly educational.
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So I think that's also very necessary in today's generation
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and to remind everyone to have fun and not take life so seriously.
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Is TV the main way people get news in your country?
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Yes, for sure.
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I would agree.
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I mean, it's one of the most important outlets from where people can know what's going on,
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the breaking news or what happened yesterday, everyone's always aware.
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Now let's talk about TV advertising.
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What kind of products are advertised most often on TV?
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I would say mostly home products like cleaning products or soaps or maybe beauty products are mostly what's advertised.
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Or also electronic appliances are very much advertised in my country.
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Do you think that people pay attention to adverts on TV?
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if not enjoy the rest of this free video not as much as they used to
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because back then it was a form of entertainment but now they just want to skip
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and reach the show that they're watching.
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It's not as much as it used to be.
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I think people grew impatient now.
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They're not as patient as they used to be because of the fast-paced life everyone's going through.
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So they want everything quick.
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How important are regulations on TV advertising?
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I think they are very important and there should be regulations,
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but at the same time,
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I think that it's not followed as much as it should be.
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That's the end of the speaking test.
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Well done.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your speaking skills by focusing on the themes of nature, mountains, and weather as discussed in the IELTS Speaking Test. This transcript highlights personal experiences and opinions, providing a great opportunity to improve your English speaking through real-life context. By analyzing the responses given in the video, you'll enhance your vocabulary and learn to express your thoughts more clearly and effectively. This exercise is perfect for those who want to learn English with YouTube and engage in effective English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Handpick locations - to choose specific places carefully.
  • Beautiful landscape - an area of land that has pleasant scenery.
  • Refreshing - providing a sense of energy or freshness.
  • Global warming - the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.
  • Documentary - a non-fiction film or TV program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.
  • Inspiring - providing motivation or encouragement.
  • Poverty - the state of being extremely poor.
  • History that goes with it - the background or story related to something.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson and improve your English speaking ability, consider using the shadowing technique. This technique involves listening to the video and repeating the phrases immediately after the speaker, mimicking the speed and tone. Given that the video features conversational English, try to absorb the natural flow of dialogue. By utilizing a shadowing app or a reliable shadowing site, you can enhance your practice by tracking your pronunciation and rhythm. Focus on the emotional intonations in the speaker's voice, as this will help you sound more natural when you practice speaking. Remember to start slow, then increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the material. This method is particularly beneficial for developing not only your speaking skills but also your listening comprehension.

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.

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