Shadowing Practice: 'Repeat after me' IELTS Speaking drills! Topic: A photo you like - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, welcome to lesson 211.
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This week,
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we are looking at an IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card on the topic of a photo of yourself that you like.
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I'll read the cue card to you now.
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Describe a photo of yourself that you like.
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You should say when it was taken,
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who took it, what you were doing in the photo,
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and explain why you like this photo.
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Okay, first thing, let's listen to the sample so you can hear the model spoken naturally.
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Here it is.
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We will now start part two of the exam.
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Start speaking now, please.
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One of my favourite photos of myself was taken about three years ago,
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during a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country.
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university who is really into photography.
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In the photo,
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I'm standing on the edge of a rocky cliff overlooking a stunning blue lake with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
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I'm wearing a windbreaker and a backpack,
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and I remember that exact moment because the wind was so strong,
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it almost knocked me off balance.
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I was laughing, and my friend managed to capture that natural, candid expression.
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The lighting was perfect, too,
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as the sun was starting to set and filled the sky with orange and pink hues.
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I love this photo because it reminds me of a moment when I felt truly alive.
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I felt far from the stress of my daily life.
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I also feel it captures who I really am,
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someone who enjoys exploring new places and finding beauty in the outdoors.
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Every time I look at it,
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I find a sense of peace and freedom.
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For me, this photo is more than just a picture.
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It's a snapshot of a memory I'll always cherish.
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Thank you.
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Okay, we will now start this week's speech shadowing exercise.
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In this week's free sample exercise,
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you will repeat the response to the first few sentences from the model.
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I'll read this section again to you now just to refresh your memory.
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So the candidate says,
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one of my favorite photos of myself was taken about three
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years ago during a hiking trip in a mountainous region in my home country.
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university who is really into photography.
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Okay, let's go ahead and start this week's speech shadowing exercise.
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Okay, here's this week's speech shadowing exercise.
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Enjoy!
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We will now start part two of the exam.
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Start speaking now, please.
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One of my favourite photos of myself was taken about three years ago,
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during a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country,
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During a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country,
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in a mountainous region of my home country,
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in a mountainous region, In a mountainous region of my home country.
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In a mountainous region of my home country.
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During a hiking trip during a hiking trip during a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country.
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One of my favorite photos of myself was taken about three years ago.
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Was taken about three years ago.
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Was taken about Was taken about was taken about three years ago.
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One of my favorite photos of myself Favorite photos of myself Photos of myself
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Photos of myself
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One of my
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favorite photos of myself was taken about three years ago.
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One of my favorite photos of myself was taken about three years ago,
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during a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country.
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One of my favorite photos of myself was taken about three years ago,
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during a hiking trip in a mountainous region of my home country.
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university,
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who is really into photography.
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Who is really into photography?
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Photography.
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Photography.
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Who is really into photography?
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university.
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Friend of mine from university.
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From university.
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From university.
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Friend of mine from university.
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university who is really into photography.
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It was taken by a friend of mine from university who is really into photography.
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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on improving your English speaking skills through a series of structured shadowing exercises. Specifically, we will utilize the shadowing technique to enhance pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency, using a sample response related to an IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card about a photo that you cherish. As you engage in this IELTS speaking practice, you will practice describing personal experiences, which is a valuable skill for both the IELTS exam and everyday conversations. By the end of this exercise, you should feel more comfortable speaking about personal topics and articulating your thoughts clearly during your English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Photography - the art of capturing images with a camera.
  • Candid expression - a natural and unposed facial expression.
  • Memory - something remembered; a recollection.
  • Stunning - extremely impressive or attractive.
  • Capture - to take a photograph or record a moment.
  • Overlooking - having a view of something from above.
  • Snapshot - a casual photograph taken quickly.
  • Exploring - traveling to discover new places.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique presented in this video, follow these tips:

  • Listen Carefully: Pay close attention to the intonation, pace, and pronunciation of the speaker in the practice video. This will help you replicate the natural flow of conversation.
  • Repetition: Start by listening to a small section of the model response, then repeat it out loud. Aim to mirror not just the words, but the emotional tone and emphasis used by the speaker.
  • Use a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app to help you record yourself and play it back. This gives you a chance to hear your own pronunciation and make adjustments where necessary.
  • Pace Yourself: If the speed of the speech feels too fast, slow down the playback if possible. Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable with the material.
  • Frequent Practice: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside time daily to incorporate English speaking practice into your routine, focusing on different themes, such as personal experiences or storytelling.
  • Join a Shadowing Site: Engage with a community or platform that specializes in shadowing exercises, where you can find additional resources and support from fellow learners.

By incorporating these strategies into your practice, you'll enhance your speaking abilities, making the IELTS speaking section less daunting and more manageable.

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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