Prática de Shadowing: Job Inquiry | IELTS LISTENING TEST | SECTION-1 - Aprenda a falar inglês com vídeo

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Section 1 You will hear a man phoning to inquire about a job vacancy.
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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 evening king's restaurant good evening i'm ringing about the job
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i understand you have vacant oh yes the job vacancy is at a restaurant
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so a restaurant has been written in the space now we shall begin 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 evening, King's Restaurant.
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Good evening.
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I'm ringing about the job.
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I understand you have vacant?
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Oh, yes.
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I'd like to find out a few more details, if I may.
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Yes, of course.
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Can I take your name?
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It's Peter Chin.
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Okay, Peter.
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Well, if you want to ask about the job, and then if we're both still interested, we could arrange for you to come for an interview.
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Great, thanks.
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I'm afraid I missed the advert for the job, but heard about it from a friend.
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That's no problem at all.
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What would you like to know?
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Well, um, what sort of work is it?
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Washing up?
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It's answering the phone.
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Oh, right, fine.
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And not waiting at table.
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That'd be good.
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And how many nights a week would it be?
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Well, we're really only busy at the weekend.
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So, two nights?
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Three, actually.
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So it would work out at twelve hours a week.
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That'd be fine.
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It wouldn't interfere with my studies.
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Are you at the university?
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Yes.
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First year physics student.
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Oh, right.
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Um, and because I'm not an EU national, would I need a work permit?
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Yes, you would.
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Just get your tutor to sign it.
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That wouldn't be a problem if I were to get the job.
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Um, where exactly is the restaurant?
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Well, we have two branches.
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The one we're recruiting for is in Hillsdun Road.
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Hmm, I don't know
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that how do you spell it please it's h i double l s d u double n e road got
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that thanks is it near a bus stop yes the nearest
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one would probably be just beside the library oh yes i know it that'd be fine for me
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and could i ask about the pay we're offering £4.45 an hour.
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That's very good.
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My last job was £3.95 an hour.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, 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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We feel it's pretty good and we also offer some good fringe benefits.
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Really?
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Well, we give you a free dinner, so you eat well.
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Right.
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Better than hostile food.
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We certainly hope so.
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And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays.
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Oh, that's a really good perk, isn't it?
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Yes, we think so.
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And then because of the difficulties of getting public transport, if you're working after 11 o'clock, we drive you home.
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Oh, that's good to know.
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Well, we'd certainly be interested in inviting you for an interview, if you're still interested.
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Oh yes, certainly.
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Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?
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Well, for this particular job we want a clear voice, which you obviously do have.
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Thanks.
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And you must be able to think quickly, you know.
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Well, I hope I...
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So, when could you come in for an interview?
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We're actually quite quiet tonight.
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Uh, sorry, I couldn't come tonight.
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Or tomorrow, I'm afraid.
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Uh, Thursday's okay.
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That'll be 22nd of October.
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Fine.
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After 5pm?
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Yes, fine.
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Would six o'clock be okay?
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Perfect.
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And could you bring along the names of two referees?
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Yes, that's fine.
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No problem.
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Good.
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I look forward to seeing you.
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Oh, uh, by the way, who should I ask for?
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Oh, yes, of course.
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Sorry.
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My name is Samira Manuja.
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Uh, can you spell that, please?
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M-A-N-U-J-A.
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Okay.
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I've got that.
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Thanks very much.
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Look forward to seeing you later on then.

O que você vai aprender

Nesse trecho de vídeo, você desenvolve três habilidades práticas para falar inglês com confiança. Primeiro, como fazer uma inquerito sobre uma vaga de emprego de forma clara, usando frases como "I'm ringing about the job" (Estou ligando sobre a vaga). Segundo, como perguntar detalhes específicos, como horários e localização, com perguntas naturais: "How many nights a week would it be?" (Quantas noites por semana seria?). Terceiro, como lidar com situações de dúvida, como pedir a grafia de um nome de rua: "How do you spell it, please?" (Como se escreve, por favor?). Essas são habilidades essenciais para interações profissionais reais!

Ouça esses sons

A conversa tem exemplos de fala conectada e reduções que ajudam a entender como os nativos falam rapidamente. Observe, por exemplo: "I'm ringing about the job" – o "I'm" é reduzido a "I'm" (não "I am") e o "about the" se liga, ficando quase "abouda". Outro exemplo: "It's answering the phone" – o "It's" é pronunciado "Its" (sem o "i" forte) e o "the" antes de "phone" é reduzido a "thuh". Essas ligações fazem a fala fluir, e reconhecê-las é chave para não perder detalhes no listening.

Fale como um nativo

Para imitar o ritmo e a ênfase do falante, preste atenção nas palavras destacadas. No diálogo, o homem usa ênfase em palavras importantes: "Three, actually" (Três, na verdade) – a palavra "three" é mais forte, mostrando que é uma informação chave. Além disso, a ritmo é suave, com pausas antes de perguntas: "Well, um, what sort of work is it?" (Bem, hum, que tipo de trabalho é?). Para praticar, use o método de shadow speak: reproduza a fala do vídeo imediatamente após ouvi-la, tentando copiar a entonação e as pausas. Isso ajuda a melhorar a pronúncia e a fluência. Combine com exercícios de shadowing em inglês diários, e você verá como sua fala ganha naturalidade. Lembre: a prática de conversação em inglês com essas técnicas é a chave para se comunicar como um profissional!

O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.