ฝึกพูดภาษาอังกฤษด้วยเทคนิค Shadowing จากวิดีโอ: IELTS Speaking Part 1 –Taking a Break
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Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS Time.
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Today we're going to work on part one and our topic is taking a break.
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As always you'll hear two mock interviews.
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The first one is more balanced and structured while the second one is more expressive and conversational.
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So let's jump straight into our first interview with Finn.
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Do you often take breaks?
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Yeah I do, especially when I'm studying for long hours.
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I've noticed that if I don't take breaks, I lose focus pretty quickly.
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So, I try to step away every hour or so to recharge.
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How many breaks do you usually take during your day?
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On a typical day, I'd say I take around three to five breaks.
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It really depends on how busy I am with classes or assignments.
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During exam periods, I tend to take even more frequent breaks to stay productive.
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What do you usually do during your breaks?
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Most of the time, I just scroll through my phone or watch short videos.
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Sometimes I grab a snack or make a cup of coffee.
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If I have more time, I might go for a short walk to clear my head.
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Do you prefer short breaks or long breaks?
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Why?
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I definitely prefer short breaks because they help me stay in the flow of what I'm doing.
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If I take a long break, it's harder to get back into studying.
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Short breaks feel more refreshing without being too distracting.
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Where do you usually go when you take a break?
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I usually just stay in my room or head to a nearby common area on campus.
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If the weather's nice, I like going outside and sitting on a bench.
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Being outdoors helps me relax a bit more.
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Do you think it is important to take breaks when you are studying or working?
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Absolutely, I think it's essential.
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Without breaks, your brain just gets overloaded and your efficiency drops.
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Taking regular breaks actually helps you stay focused and retain information better.
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Do you take a nap when you have a rest?
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Sometimes I do, especially if I didn't get enough sleep the night before.
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I try not to nap for too long though because it can mess up my sleep schedule.
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A quick nap can be really refreshing.
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How do you feel after taking a nap?
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I usually feel much more energized and clear-headed.
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It's like hitting a reset button for my brain.
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However, if I sleep too long, I can and feel a bit groggy afterward.
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Did you take breaks more often when you were younger?
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I think I actually took fewer structured breaks when I was younger.
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I used to just study or play without really thinking about balance.
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Now I'm more aware of how important breaks are for productivity.
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Do you prefer to spend your breaks alone or with other people?
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It depends on my mood but most of the time I prefer being alone.
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It gives me a chance to fully relax and recharge.
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That said, occasionally chatting with friends during a break can be really enjoyable too.
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Great, so that was Finn's interview.
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His answers are clear, natural and well balanced.
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He keeps things simple but usually adds a reason or a bit of explanation to develop his ideas.
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That's exactly what you should aim for in part one.
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Now let's look at a different style, more expressive and a bit more spontaneous.
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Here's Blondie.
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Do you often take breaks?
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Honestly, not nearly as often as I probably should.
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I'm the kind of person who gets total tunnel vision when I'm in the middle of a project, so I'll just keep working until all of a sudden I realise I'm starving or my eyes are literally starting to blur.
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I know I should probably be more intentional about it, but usually I just don't stop until I completely hit a wall.
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How many breaks do you usually take during your day?
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It's pretty inconsistent.
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On a busy day, I might only take one real break for lunch, and then just a few frantic 30-second stretches in my chair.
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If things are quieter, I might step away a couple of times, but it's definitely not something I have hard-coded into my schedule.
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What do you usually do during your breaks?
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Honestly, I usually just end up doomscrolling on social media for a few minutes while I'm still sitting at my desk, which I know isn't the best way to recharge.
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Occasionally I'll have the presence of mind to actually get up and grab a snack or walk to the window just to see the sun.
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Do you prefer short breaks or long breaks?
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Why?
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I think I'm better suited to longer breaks, mainly because it takes me a while to actually detach from what I'm doing.
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If I only take five minutes, my brain is still halfway in work mode.
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I need a solid half hour to actually feel like I've mentally checked out and refreshed.
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Where do you usually go when you take a break?
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If I am at the office, I'll typically wander down to the break room or a nearby cafe just to get away from the glow of my monitor.
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I find that if I stay physically at my desk, my brain doesn't actually register that I'm off duty.
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So I make a point to find a communal area or even just a quiet corner where I can decompress for a few minutes.
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Do you think it is important to take breaks when you're studying or working?
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Oh, 100%.
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Even though I'm bad at doing it, I notice a huge dip in my performance when I skip them.
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You start making silly mistakes or over-complicating simple tasks.
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Taking a breather gives you a bit of perspective and helps you tackle the work with a fresh set of eyes.
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Do you take a nap when you have a rest?
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Not typically.
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I've never really mastered the art of the power nap.
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Usually, if I try to lie down for a quick 20 minutes, I end up oversleeping and waking up mid-afternoon feeling completely out out of it.
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I find it's much better for my productivity to just push through the fatigue and save my sleep for the night.
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How do you feel after taking a nap?
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Honestly, I usually feel worse than I did before I lay down.
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I tend to get that heavy, foggy-headed feeling that takes forever to shake off.
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It's like my brain is stuck in low gear and I can't quite get back into the flow of work, so I try to avoid napping unless I'm absolutely exhausted.
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Did you take breaks more often when you were younger?
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Definitely.
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Back in school, breaks were mandatory, you had recess and lunch built into the day.
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As an adult, no one is ringing a bell telling you to go outside and play, so it's much easier to just stay glued to your seat all day without even realising it.
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Do you prefer to spend your breaks alone or with other people.
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Mostly alone.
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Work or study is already so mentally taxing that I usually just want some solitude to decompress.
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If I spend my break chatting with someone else, I feel like I haven't actually turned off my brain, so I prefer to just have some quiet time to myself.
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Alright, that was Blondie's version.
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You can probably notice the difference, right?
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Her answers are a bit more expressive and personal, with a more conversational style.
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Both approaches work well.
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The most important thing is to sound natural, clear and comfortable when you speak.
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Now let's look at some useful vocabulary for this topic.
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When you're talking about studying or working it's really useful to describe your level of focus and energy.
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For example, you might say you lose focus after a long period of studying, which is completely normal.
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To fix that you can recharge by taking a short break.
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You might also prefer short breaks because they help you stay in the flow, meaning you can continue working smoothly without losing momentum.
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When describing what you do during a break, there are several natural expressions you can use.
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For instance, you might go for a walk to clear your head, especially if you're feeling stressed.
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You could also say you take a breather, which simply means taking a short pause to relax.
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Another common phrase is unwind, which suggests a deeper level of relaxation after doing something mentally tiring.
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Sometimes, instead of taking breaks regularly, people push themselves too hard.
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You might say you hit a wall, meaning you suddenly feel unable to continue because you're too tired.
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If you're extremely focused, you could describe it as having tunnel vision, where you ignore everything else around you.
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Over time, this can lead to feeling burnt out, which means you're mentally and physically exhausted from too much work.
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When talking about break time habits, especially less productive ones, there are some useful phrases you can use.
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For example, you might say you scroll through your phone during breaks, And sometimes this turns into what people call doom scrolling, where you keep consuming content without really thinking.
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You can also say you waste time, especially if your break doesn't actually help you feel refreshed.
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If you're talking about resting, especially sleeping, there are some great expressions you can use.
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You might take a nap during the day to recover some energy.
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After a short nap, you may feel refreshed and ready to continue working.
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However if you sleep too long, you might feel groggy, which means tired and not fully awake, making it harder to focus again.
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Alright, that brings us to the end of today's lesson.
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So before you go, maybe this is your reminder to actually take a break.
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If you've been sitting there for a while staring at your screen, it might be a good idea to step away for a few minutes.
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Go grab a snack, stretch a little, or just look outside and give your eyes a rest.
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Sometimes even a short pause can make a big difference in how you feel.
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Take care of yourself and I'll see you next time.
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And if you'd like more practice with other topics, you can check out the membership for extra videos.
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- Do you often take breaks? – การเปิดบทสนทนาด้วยคำถามนี้ช่วยให้การสนทนาดูเป็นธรรมชาติและเชิญชวนให้ผู้ตอบแชร์ประสบการณ์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง
- I try to step away every hour or so to recharge. – การใช้สำนวน "step away" แสดงถึงการหยุดการทำกิจกรรมและให้เวลาตนเองในการพัก สมควรนำไปปรับใช้ในการสนทนาทั่วไป
- Short breaks feel more refreshing. – การใช้คำว่า "refreshing" เพื่ออธิบายความรู้สึกหลังจากการพัก เป็นวิธีที่ดีในการแสดงความรู้สึก
- Being outdoors helps me relax a bit more. – สำนวนนี้แสดงความสำคัญของสภาพแวดล้อมในการพักผ่อนและช่วยในการพูดคุยเกี่ยวกับกิจกรรมกลางแจ้ง
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ในการฟังการสัมภาษณ์ คุณอาจจะพบกับคำที่ออกเสียงยาก เช่น “refreshing” และ “efficient” ซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดความสับสน ให้พยายามฝึกออกเสียงคำเหล่านี้ซ้ำ ๆ จนกว่าเสียงจะชัดเจน นอกจากนี้ ให้ใส่ใจในที่มาของสำเนียงผู้พูด ซึ่งช่วยให้คุณเข้าใจรูปแบบการออกเสียงที่แตกต่างกันและสามารถปรับปรุงการออกเสียงภาษาอังกฤษของคุณได้ดียิ่งขึ้น
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