Shadowing Practice: Complete IELTS 4 5 WB Unit 6 Track 14 15 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 6, Track 14 Hey Matt, are you coming out tonight?
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I'd love to, Amy, thanks, but I've got too much work.
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I need to get this psychology assignment in by Thursday.
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Oh, what's it on?
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Happiness, or specifically, the things that make people happy.
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Wow, that's a big area.
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How are you approaching it?
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Well, I've been looking on the internet to see what various experts have to say on the subject
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Did you find anything interesting?
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Well, yes, I did Like?
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Like, for example, there's a professor at Nottingham University, a guy called Richard Tunney And he suggests that the more close friends we have,
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the happier we are And if you see these friends regularly, go out with them and so on, well, that's even better
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I'd have thought that was fairly obvious I guess so The next one is a bit more interesting though Martin Seligman,
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a professor of psychology at an American university Conducted a happiness experiment with his students What did he do?
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Give everyone huge amounts of cash and then see how much they smiled That would help, wouldn't it?
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Well, perhaps it would For a short while, anyway No, what he did was tell half his students to take part in fun activities,
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like playing video games or going to the cinema, and the other half to do good things.
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Good things?
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You know, like visiting elderly people at a care home, or some other kind of voluntary work.
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And it was those students who reported a more lasting feeling of happiness.
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Hmm, that's interesting then there's george valent a psychiatrist
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and professor at harvard medical school he's spent the past 60 years studying people
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so i guess he probably knows a bit about them he certainly does according to him the thing
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that really makes people happy is having something to aim for you know a goal in the future right
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so i can say by the time i'm 30 i'm going to be a millionaire
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and that will make me happy ah
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but valent has a warning here you need to be realistic it's no good setting yourself impossible goals
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because well because you'll only make yourself unhappy trying to achieve them exactly
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so does anyone mention anything that people normally assume brings happiness like a healthy bank account
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or an expensive house something more uh material funnily enough those
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things aren't mentioned much here's another interesting one though melanie hodgson she's a professor at westbrook university claims
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that people are happier when they're getting ready to go on holiday oh i love
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that sitting on a beach relaxing sightseeing no not the actual holiday itself
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which professor hodgson says can sometimes be quite stressful that's true they can
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but the things you do leading up to it
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deciding what you're going to take with you what you're going to see
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and do packing your case
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that kind of thing oh i get it yes i can see how that would work unit six track fifteen
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I've also found one of those personality tests on the internet.
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You know, answer these questions to find out how happy you are.
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Oh, those.
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They're a bit of a waste of time, aren't they?
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I did one on how healthy are you, and the results were completely wrong.
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But they're quite good fun, though, aren't they?
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Well, yes, especially if you do them with friends.
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I think it's important that you shouldn't take them seriously, though.
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That's true Anyway, why should I do a test that tells me how happy or healthy or successful I am?
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I mean, I already know the answers, don't I?
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So I'm not likely to get any surprises, like Oh, according to this test, I'm happy I didn't expect that OK,
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I take your point So what makes you happy?
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Oh, I don't know Spending time with people I know and like, I guess I need people around me Me too.
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But I need time on my own as well.
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That doesn't really bother me.
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I grew up in a big family, so I'm used to someone always being in the room.
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If I wanted to be alone, to get away from people, I had to go out for a walk or something.
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I still do that occasionally.
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In fact, that's one thing that makes me happy.
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A long walk in the countryside.
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And the advantage is that you're getting some exercise too, which is something I don't usually do.
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But you go running, don't you?
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Sometimes, but only because I feel I have to.
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Anyway, back to your assignment.
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You've got all the information you need.
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Not quite.
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I need to do a bit more research first.
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Okay, so you'll be off to the library then?
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I would if I knew I could find something useful.
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But you know how disorganised it is there.
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It's impossible to find what you want, especially when it comes to psychology books.
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Oh, I know.
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No, give me a computer and the internet any day.
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Well, good luck with that.
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If you get bored and want a break, you know where to find me.
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Thanks, but if I don't get this done, I'll be in trouble.
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Why don't you email Tony?
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He did a similar assignment last year, so he might have a few suggestions That's a good idea.
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Have you got his email address?
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Sure.
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Give me a moment while I look it up Thanks
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Speaking Goals for This Clip

This video is ideal for language learning, targeting fluency in casual conversational English. It focuses on discussing abstract topics—like happiness—with clarity, a key milestone for learners aiming to hold natural, extended dialogues. The conversation models how to ask follow-up questions, share research findings, and express opinions, all while maintaining a relaxed tone. Practicing with this clip helps build confidence in discussing ideas, a critical skill for speaking practice in real-life settings.

Phrase Bank

  • "I'd love to, but I've got too much work." – A polite way to decline an invitation.
  • "How are you approaching it?" – Asking about someone's method or strategy.
  • "Funnily enough, those things aren't mentioned much." – Highlighting an unexpected observation.
  • "I take your point." – Acknowledging someone's perspective, even if you disagree.
  • "leading up to it" – Referring to the period before an event.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The dialogue’s natural rhythm and intonation make it perfect for pronunciation practice and the shadowing technique. Notice how speakers stress key words like "happiness," "voluntary work," and "realistic" to emphasize meaning. Listen for the rising tone in questions like "What did he do?" and the falling tone in statements, which helps convey certainty. To practice, pause the video, repeat each line immediately after the speaker, mimicking their pace and stress. This improves not just pronunciation but also fluency, as you learn to match the natural flow of English conversation. Focus on reducing pauses between phrases—common in learner speech—to sound more confident. Over time, this practice will help you internalize the rhythm of casual English, making your speaking more natural and engaging.

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