Shadowing Practice: Notes On Sports Club| IELTS LISTENING SECTION-1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Section 1.
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You will hear a man telephoning a sports club to ask about membership and facilities.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Good morning.
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Oh, sorry.
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It's gone twelve.
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I'll start again.
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Good afternoon.
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Kingswell Sports Club.
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How can I help you?
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Oh, good afternoon.
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I was wondering if you could give me some information about membership and facilities.
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The name of the sports club is Kingswell,
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so Kingswell has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen,
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because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.
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Good morning.
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Oh, sorry.
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It's gone twelve.
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I'll start again.
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Good afternoon.
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Kingswell Sports Club.
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How can I help you?
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Oh, good afternoon.
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I was wondering if you could give me some information about membership
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and facilities? of course what would you like to know do
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you have tennis courts for example no I'm afraid we don't
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we're primarily a golf club what about football I heard you
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had a team no I'm sorry perhaps you're thinking about fresham
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sports center oh right I know it I played badminton there
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have you they've got a lot of facilities we don't have
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and vice versa we do have a keep fit studio
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which is very popular with members and then as well as
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that there's swimming of course that's good I like to swim
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every day we have a range of classes too do you
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have judo classes I'm keen to learn well at the moment we offer kickboxing.
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We're planning to add judo and stretch classes soon.
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We're currently running a range of yoga classes too.
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What about relaxing after exercise?
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I assume you have a restaurant or something?
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At the moment, we've got a salad bar, which is very popular.
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We'll also have a fully licensed restaurant by the end of the year.
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Sounds good.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation,
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you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
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as many classes as you like for free.
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That sounds good.
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Is it very expensive?
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Well, you pay a £250 joining fee and then it's £450.. oh,
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no, I'm sorry, it's just gone up by £50.
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Sorry about that.
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It's now £500 for the annual subscription fee.
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Right, got that.
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And what's the next type?
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Well, that's silver.
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It's the same as gold except you have to pay a
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small fee of one pound per lesson for any you do
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and you can only use the center at certain times I see
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so when exactly you can only use the facilities between 10 a.m
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and 4 30 p.m so I couldn't use the pool at 8 in the morning
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or evening then that's right okay and the price for that?
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Is the joining fee the same as for gold?
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Actually, it's slightly less than the £250.
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It's £225, but the annual fee is only £300.
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Does that sound more like what you want?
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Well, it's still rather more expensive than I thought.
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I'm a student here in England,
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and I'm only here for six months.
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Ah, then the bronze scheme would probably suit you best.
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How is that different?
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Well, some of the facilities have restricted use.
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And do I have to pay for classes?
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Yes, it's three pounds for each class you join.
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I see.
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And what are the hours then?
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Between 10.30 and 3.30 weekdays only,
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and you pay a 50 pounds joining fee.
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The annual fee is 180 pounds.
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It works out at 15 pounds a month,
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so that would be quite a lot cheaper.
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Oh, that should be all right.
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I could come in my free periods.
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What do I have to do if I want to join?
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Well, we book you in for an assessment with an instructor who will show you how to use all the equipment.
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If you want to organize a trial session and look around the center,
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you'll need to speak to David Kinchley.
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Could you spell that, please?
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Yes.
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David K-Y-N-C-H-L-E-Y.
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I'll give you his direct line number.
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It's 0458 9531.
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Thanks.
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Thank you for calling Kingswell Sports Club.
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That is the end of section 1.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Thank you.

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Context & Background

The transcript revolves around a conversation with a representative of Kingswell Sports Club. The speaker inquires about membership options and available facilities at the sports club. This scenario highlights a common context for English learners: seeking information over the phone. It is essential for language learners to understand the nuances of polite inquiries and responses in English, especially in a setting where they might need to obtain specific information, such as in clubs or service industries.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “How can I help you?” - A common phrase used by service providers to offer assistance.
  • “I was wondering if you could give me some information about…” - A polite way to request information.
  • “Do you have [specific facility/item]?” - A direct inquiry to gain clarity on what is available.
  • “I assume you have…” - A phrase used to make an educated guess, which can lead to clarification.
  • “Sounds good.” - A positive response indicating approval or interest, useful in conversations.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively enhance your English speaking skills using the shadowing technique, follow this structured approach while listening to the transcript.

  1. Listen Actively: Start by listening to the entire conversation without trying to speak. This step allows you to understand the context and flow of natural dialogue.
  2. Break It Down: Identify and isolate key phrases or sentences. For example, focus particularly on how the representative acknowledges the inquiry about facilities.
  3. Repeat and Imitate: Using the shadow speak method, listen to a segment, pause, and then repeat exactly what you hear. Pay attention to intonation, stress, and pronunciation.
  4. Practice with Variation: Once you feel comfortable, try altering the sentences slightly, substituting different facilities or preferences to practice flexibility in speaking.
  5. Seek Feedback: If possible, practice with a partner or record yourself reading the phrases. Compare your pronunciation and fluency to that of the original speaker to identify areas for improvement.

By incorporating this shadowing site methodology, you can greatly improve your English pronunciation and boost your confidence in everyday communication, making it easier to inquire about services like those at a sports club.

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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