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Part 2.
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You will hear a guide at a tourist attraction called Onniton Hall talking to a group of visitors.
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First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14.
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Good morning and welcome to Oniton Hall, one of the largest estates in the area.
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My name's Nick, and I'm one of the guides.
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I'll give you a brief introduction to the estate while you're sitting down, and then we'll walk round.
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The estate consists of the house, gardens, parkland, and farm, and it dates back to the 14th century.
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The original house was replaced in the late 17th century, and of course it has had a large number of owners.
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Almost all of them have left their mark, generally by adding new rooms,
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like the ballroom and conservatory, or by demolishing others.
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The farm looks much as it's always done, although the current owner has done a great deal of work to the flower beds.
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In the 17th century, the estate was owned by a very wealthy man called Sir Edward Downes.
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His intention was to escape from the world of politics, after years as an active politician,
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and to build a new house worthy of his big collection of books, paintings and sculptures.
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He broke off contact with his former political allies and hosted meetings of creative and literary people,
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like painters and poets.
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Unusually for his time, he didn't care whether his guests were rich or poor, as long as they had talent.
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Big houses like Oniton had dozens of servants until the 1920s or 30s,
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and we've tried to show what their working lives were like.
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Photographs, of course, don't give much of an idea, so instead, as you go round the house,
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you'll see volunteers dressed up as 19th century servants going about their work.
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They'll explain what they're doing and tell you their recipes or what tools they're using.
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We've just introduced this feature to replace the audio guide we used to have available.
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I see there are a number of children here with you today.
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Well, we have several activities specially for children, like dressing up in the sorts of clothes
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that children wore in the past
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and as it's a fine day some of you will probably want to play in the adventure playground
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our latest edition is child -sized tractors that you can drive around the grounds
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before you hear the rest of the talk you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
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Thank you.
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We'll also be going into the farm that's part of the estate, where there's plenty to do.
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Most of the buildings date from the 18th century, so you can really step back into an agricultural past.
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Until recently, the dairy was where milk from the cows was turned into cheese.
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It's now the place to go for lunch, or afternoon tea, or just a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade cake.
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The big stone building that dominates the farm is the large barn, and in here is our collection of agricultural tools.
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These were used in the past to plough the earth, sow seeds, make gates and much more.
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There's a small barn, also made of stone, where you can groom the donkeys and horses to keep their coats clean.
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They really seem to enjoy having it done, and children love grooming them.
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The horses no longer live in the stables, which instead is the place to go to buy gifts,
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books, our own jams and pickles, and clothes and blankets made of wool from our sheep.
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Outside the shed, which is the only brick building,
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you can climb into a horse -drawn carriage for a lovely relaxing tour of the park and farm.
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The carriages are well over a hundred years old.
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And finally, the parkland, which was laid out in the 18th century with a lake and trees that are now well established.
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You'll see types of cattle and sheep that are hardly ever found on farms these days.
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We're helping to preserve them to stop their numbers falling further.
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OK, well, if you'd like to come with me, we will start...
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That is the end of part two.
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Learn English with Videos: Practice Listening and Speaking with Oniton Hall
Ready to boost your English listening and speaking skills? This lesson uses a lively tour guide dialogue from a video about Oniton Hall, a historic estate. You’ll practice understanding conversational English, picking up new vocabulary, and even try shadowing—repeating the guide’s words aloud to mimic tone and rhythm. It’s a fun way to learn real-world language while exploring a fascinating place!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master
- Estate: A large area of land with a house, gardens, and other buildings (e.g., "Oniton Hall is one of the largest estates in the area").
- Conservatory: A glass building for growing plants, often attached to a house.
- Groom: To clean and brush an animal’s fur (e.g., "Children love grooming the donkeys").
- Plough: To turn over soil with a tool or machine for planting (note the British spelling).
- Established: Well-grown or settled (e.g., "Trees that are now well established").
- Preserve: To protect something from being lost or damaged (e.g., "We’re helping to preserve rare cattle breeds").
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing—repeating speech aloud right after the speaker—is a fantastic way to improve your pronunciation and fluency. This video’s guide, Nick, speaks at a natural, conversational pace with clear pronunciation, making it perfect for shadowing. Here’s how to practice: Start by listening to short 5-10 second clips. Pause, then repeat Nick’s words, focusing on matching his tone (friendly and informative) and rhythm. Notice how he stresses key words like "estate" or "conservatory" to emphasize important details. For tricky phrases like "child-sized tractors" or "horse-drawn carriage," slow down and break them into syllables. Use a shadowing site or app to record yourself and compare—you’ll quickly spot areas to refine! Remember, the goal isn’t perfection; it’s to get comfortable speaking in real time. This video is a great tool for anyone learning English with videos, as it combines everyday language with specific, vivid descriptions. Whether you’re new to shadow speech or a pro, this lesson will help you sound more natural in English.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has had · have left · has done |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was replaced · was owned · was turned |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | shed, which is · parkland, which was |
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.