Shadowing Practice: IELTS Tutor Session: Can Traditions Survive Globalisation? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Since we're in a museum, let's talk about heritage!
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Perfect! I've been dying to practise this topic.
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Is globalisation a threat to traditional cultures?
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Well, I think it's a double-edged sword.
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On one hand, local traditions risk being homogenised.
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Ugh, every high street looks identical these days!
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Good. And on the other hand?
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Globalisation also lets traditions reach a worldwide audience.
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Take Korean food, for instance. It's hugely popular now!
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That's revitalised interest even among young Koreans.
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Mm, 'revitalised' is a superb word choice.
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Should governments fund the preservation of dying traditions?
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Um, I'd say selectively...
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Not every custom deserves to be preserved, frankly.
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Ooh, that's bold. Which ones wouldn't you preserve?
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Customs that harm people, like discriminatory practices.
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Careful, though. That could sound rather judgemental.
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Oh, you're right. I should soften that...
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Perhaps traditions should evolve rather than be frozen in time.
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Exactly! That's far more diplomatic.
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Do young people care about their heritage nowadays?
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More than older generations assume, I'd argue.
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My cousins learn traditional dances from online tutorials!
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It's ironic, really. Technology is keeping it alive.
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Lovely. I think you're more than ready.
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Really? That means a lot. Thank you!
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Now, shall we actually look at the exhibits?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 202 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:47. The speaker talks at a steady 114 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| heritage noun | /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ | An inheritance; property that may be inherited. |
| preserve verb | /pɹəˈzɝv/ | To protect; to keep from harm or injury. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| harm noun | /hɑːm/ | Physical injury; hurt; damage. |
| argue verb | /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ | To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply. |
| cousin noun | /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ | Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a… |
| sword noun | /soɹd/ | A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack. |
| bold adjective | /ˈbəʊld/ | Courageous, daring. |
| identical adjective | /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ | Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable. |
| exhibit verb | /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ | To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest. |
| diplomatic adjective | /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ | Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries. |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| nowadays adverb | /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ | At the present time; in the current era. |
| frankly adverb | /fɹæŋkli/ | In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, you're, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: preservation /ˌpɹɛz.əˈveɪ.ʃən/, globalisation /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/, preservation /ˌpɹɛz.əˈveɪ.ʃən/, globalisation /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/, homogenise /həˈmɑːd͡ʒənaɪz/
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 custom, heritage, preserve.
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.