Shadowing Practice: Lifeguard Application Part 1 Actual IELTS listening - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 1.
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You will hear a man phoning an aquatic centre inquiring about a part-time job as a lifeguard.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
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Hello, North Bay Aquatic Centre.
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Jane is speaking.
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Oh, hello.
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I'm calling to apply for a part-time lifeguard position.
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Am I speaking to the right person?
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Yes, you are.
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We are currently recruiting lifeguards for two different positions.
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But first, I'll have to jot down some of your personal information before we officially invite you for an interview.
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Is that all right?
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Sure, no problem.
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May I have your name, please?
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It's Peter, Peter Smith.
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OK.
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And what is your current address?
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It's 130 South Main Street, Lake Elsinore.
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I'm sorry, Elsinore?
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Oh, it's E-L-S-I-N-O-R-E, Elsinore.
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Right, got it.
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What is your phone number?
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My home phone number is 077-99-5362.
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Actually, it's easier to reach me by my cell phone number.
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It's 077-89-6245.
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I'm mainly out these days.
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Right.
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Can you tell me about your work experience?
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Well, I now work as a waiter.
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And that's just a part-time gig.
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It requires serving customers.
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And I also have some cleaning duties.
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Okay.
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Do you have any other part-time job?
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No, but I'm majoring in physical education right now.
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I'm learning exercise physiology, sports nutrition and individual fitness activities,
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and I want to become a baseball coach for a local high school.
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So, do you have any other relevant work experience to a lifeguard position?
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Oh, right.
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I also worked part-time as a rescue diver for a local beach last summer.
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I'm certified for open water rescue missions.
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Excellent.
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That's exactly what we're looking for.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
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Thank you.
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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
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Before we continue, I need to know a few more things to ensure
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that you are qualified for maintaining water safety during work.
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Okay, go ahead.
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As a lifeguard, you will spend most of your time monitoring the area near the water and reducing risks to everyone here.
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So we are looking for someone who can stay focused.
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Do you have difficulties concentrating or any related disorders?
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No, I don't have any medical disorders relating to that sort of problem.
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We're also expecting someone with good eyesight,
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because a lifeguard must be able to recognize and respond to any struggling swimmers quickly.
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I have sharp vision.
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I mean, both eyes are 20-10 without correction.
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Good.
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Do you have relevant skills in terms of lifeguarding?
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I'm good at diving.
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You know my previous job requires training in that.
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We only need lifeguards with certification.
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I assume you already have one, right?
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Yes.
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To get the certificate, I received training for waterfront lifeguarding two years ago.
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The training includes things like providing first aid and emergency care.
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But mine is about to expire in November.
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Oh, wait, let me check.
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It's a month earlier, in October.
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Okay, you're good for now before it expires.
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But if you want to work here for the whole year, you'll have to renew it.
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I see.
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What time do you prefer to work?
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I already work part-time in a restaurant on weekdays, so I'd like to work on the weekend.
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We already have enough people working here on Sundays.
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I can work on Saturday mornings then.
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Right.
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And I can start from 6 o'clock in the morning.
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I'm a morning person.
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Sounds great.
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Where did you hear about our recruitment information from?
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I heard it on radio this morning while driving.
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I wouldn't say I like reading newspapers.
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Thank you for calling.
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We'll notify you about the interview details in two days.
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Thank you.
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Bye.
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Goodbye.
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That is the end of part one.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers to part one.
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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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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Lifeguard Application Part 1 Actual IELTS listening”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: lifeguard, questions, Elsinore, answer, training. This video has 95 sentences and 660 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:28. The speaker talks slowly, about 78 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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
lifeguard noun/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.
lifeguarding nounThe occupation of a lifeguard.
expire verb/ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/To die.
aquatic adjective/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.
disorder noun/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
certify verb/ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
eyesight noun/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/Vision or the faculty of sight.
inquire verb/ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/To ask (about something).
swimmers nounA swimsuit.
weekday noun/ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but not Saturday or Sunday.
waterfront nounThe land alongside a body of water.
waiter noun/ˈweɪ̯təː/A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
physiology noun/ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical…
renew verb/ɹɪˈnjuː/To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
notify verb/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/To give (someone) notice (of some event).

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordPronunciationMeaning
go ahead verb/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/To proceed with; to begin.

Sentences worth repeating

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

  • Am I speaking to the right person?
  • May I have your name, please?
  • What is your phone number?
  • Can you tell me about your work experience?
  • Do you have any other part-time job?

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowis speaking · I'm calling · Am I speaking
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill hear · I'll have · will spend
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhave to jot · need to know · have to renew

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/, certification /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, certification /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/

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 lifeguard, lifeguarding, expire.

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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