Shadowing Practice: Improve Your IELTS Speaking in 30 Days | Day 11 | Cue Card, Sample Answer & Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is Day 11 of Improvio IELTS Speaking Part 2 in 30 Days.
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In today's video, you'll listen to a cue card and a band 7 -8 sample answer.
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Then, you'll shadow the answer to improve your pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.
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After that, we'll go through the key vocabulary and useful expressions from the sample.
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Finally, you'll have the chance to answer the same cue card on your own and put everything you've learned into practice.
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Let's get started.
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Describe a person who is good at their job.
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You should say who this person is, what job they do, how you know them, and explain why you think they are good at their job.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well -respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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Even when the clinic is busy, she remains patient and professional.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Overall, she has shown me that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications, but also about caring for people.
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That's why I believe she's truly outstanding at what she does.
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now it's time for the shadowing practice listen carefully
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and repeat each answer after the pause try to copy my pronunciation rhythm
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and intonation as closely as possible if you need more time feel free to pause the video let's begin Well,
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I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well -respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well -respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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Even when the clinic is busy, she remains patient and professional.
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Even when the clinic is busy, she remains patient and professional.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Overall, she has shown me that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications, but also about caring for people.
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Overall, she has shown me that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications
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but also about caring for people overall she has shown me
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that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications but also about caring for people
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That's why I believe she's truly outstanding at what she does.
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now it's time for shadowing speak along with me
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and try to match my pronunciation rhythm
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and intonation let's begin well i'd like to talk about my
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family doctor dr sarah who i think is exceptionally good at
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her job she's been working as a doctor for many years and is well respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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Even when the clinic is busy, she remains patient and professional.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Overall, she has shown me that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications, but also about caring for people.
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That's why I believe she's truly outstanding at what she does.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well -respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm, friendly, and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice.
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What impresses me most is the way she communicates with her patients.
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She explains medical conditions in simple language, so it's easy for everyone to understand.
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She never rushes through appointments and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well -informed.
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Even when the clinic is busy, she remains patient and professional.
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I think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness.
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She doesn't just focus on treating illnesses.
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She also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent health problems in the future.
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Many people in my neighborhood trust her because she's reliable and always puts her patients first.
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Overall, she has shown me that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications, but also about caring for people.
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That's why I believe she's truly outstanding at what she does.
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Well, I'd like to talk about my family doctor, Dr. Sarah, who I think is exceptionally good at her job.
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She's been working as a doctor for many years and is well -respected by both her patients and her colleagues.
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I've known her for quite a long time
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because my family has been visiting her clinic whenever we need medical treatment or regular checkups.
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Every time I meet her, she's calm friendly
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and willing to listen carefully before giving any advice what impresses
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me most is the way she communicates with her patients she explains medical conditions in simple language
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so it's easy for everyone to understand she never rushes through appointments
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and always makes sure her patients feel comfortable and well informed even when the clinic is busy she remains patient and professional.
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i think she's excellent at her job because she combines medical knowledge with genuine kindness
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she doesn't just focus on treating illnesses she also encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle
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and prevent health problems in the future many people in my neighborhood trust her
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because she's reliable and always puts her patients first overall she has shown me
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that being a great doctor is not only about having the right qualifications but also about caring for people.
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That's why I believe she's truly outstanding at what she does.
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Now it's time for the vocabulary breakdown.
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Let's go through the keywords and expressions from the sample answers.
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Exceptionally.
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Exceptionally describes someone or something that is much better than average.
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Example, she's exceptionally talented at solving problems.
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Well -Respected.
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A well -respected person is trusted and appreciated because of their abilities or character.
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Example, he's a well -respected teacher in our community.
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Medical Treatment.
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Medical treatment includes medicines, examinations, or other health care services.
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Example, he received medical treatment after the accident.
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Regular Checkup.
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A regular checkup helps detect health problems early.
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Example, I have a regular checkup once a year.
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Medical condition.
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A medical condition refers to any issue affecting a person's health.
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Example, she has a medical condition that requires regular medication.
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Professional.
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A professional person remains calm, respectful, and competent at work.
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Example, the staff were friendly and professional.
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Genuine kindness.
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Genuine kindness means helping others because you truly care.
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Example.
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Her genuine kindness made everyone feel welcome.
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Reliable.
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A reliable person can always be depended on.
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Example.
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He's one of the most reliable employees in the company.
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Healthy lifestyle.
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A healthy lifestyle includes good eating habits, exercise, and enough rest.
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Example.
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Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Qualifications.
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Qualifications show that someone is prepared to do a particular profession.
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Example.
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She has all the qualifications needed to become a doctor.
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Be good at your job.
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This expression describes someone who is skilled and competent in their profession.
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Example.
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My manager is really good at her job.
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Listen carefully.
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Listening carefully shows respect and helps you understand others better.
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Example.
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A good teacher always listens carefully to students.
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Rush through something.
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If someone rushes through a task, they don't spend enough time on it.
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Example, don't rush through your homework.
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Put someone first.
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This expression means caring about others before yourself.
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Example, good parents always put their children first.
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Outstanding at what someone does.
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This expression describes someone who performs their job exceptionally well example she is outstanding at what she does
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and inspires everyone around her before you go here are a
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few quick tips don't try to memorize the sample answer instead learn how it's organized
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and use the same structure to create your own answer Make sure you answer every point on the cue card.
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Then, add a few details, examples, or feelings to make your answer longer and more natural.
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Use vocabulary that you know well.
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Clear and confident English is always better than using difficult words incorrectly.
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Now it's your turn.
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Answer this cue card by yourself and try speaking for one to two minutes without stopping.
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The more you practice, the more confident you'll become.
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Describe a person who is good at their job.
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You should say, who this person is, what job they do, how you know them, and explain why you think they are good at their job.
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Before you start, take one minute to make some notes.
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You Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Great job!
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I hope this lesson helped you feel more confident with IELTS speaking.
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If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you won't miss the next lesson.
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Then, continue with the rest of the videos in this playlist and practice one cue card at a time.
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And before you go, comment Day 11 Done to let me know you've completed today's practice.
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Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next lesson.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Improve Your IELTS Speaking in 30 Days”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: patient, medical, doctor, example, clinic. This video has 194 sentences and 2282 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 95 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

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
exceptionally adverb/ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
checkup noun/ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
qualification noun/ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
kindness noun/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/The state of being kind.
impress verb/ɪmˈpɹɛs/To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
colleague noun/ˈkɒliːɡ/A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate.
combine verb/kəmˈbaɪn/To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
inform verb/ɪnˈfɔɹm/To communicate knowledge to.
pronunciation noun/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.
vocabulary noun/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
intonation noun/ɪntəˈneɪʃən/The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
competent adjective/ˈkɒmpətənt/Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
pause noun/pɔːz/A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
rhythm noun/ˈɹɪð.əm/The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
profession noun/pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
go through verbTo travel from one end of something to the other.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • Example, he's a well -respected teacher in our community.
  • Example, don't rush through your homework.
  • The more you practice, the more confident you'll become.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onShe's been working · has been visiting
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowyou've learned · I've known · has shown
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingperson who is · someone who is · someone who performs
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis trusted · be depended · is skilled

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 33 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, I'd, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, profession /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like exceptionally, checkup, qualification.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →