Shadowing Practice: unknown - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening test.
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In the listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English.
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The entire listening test will last approximately 45 minutes.
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There are four parts and directions are given for each part.
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You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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Do not write your answers in your test book.
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Part 1 directions For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book.
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When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
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Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer.
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the statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time
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Look at the example item below.
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Now, listen to the four statements.
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A. They're leaving the room.
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B. They're turning on the machine.
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C. They're standing near the table.
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d.
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They're reading the newspaper.
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Statement C: They're standing near the table.
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is the best description of the picture so you should select answer c and mark it on your answer sheet Now,
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part one will begin.
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Number 1 Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. The man's holding a wallet.
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B. The man's painting a picture.
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C. The man's brushing his hair.
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D. The man sweeping with a broom.
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number two look at the picture mark number two in your test book A.
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The woman's picking up a bag.
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B. The woman's carrying some flowers.
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C. The woman's throwing something away.
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D. The Woman Sitting Outdoors Go on to the next page.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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a.
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The men are passing a plate of food.
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B. The men are washing some dishes.
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C. The men are exchanging money.
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D. The men are cooking dinner.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. Artwork is being taken off the wall.
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B. A plant has fallen over on the floor.
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C. A rug is lying in front of the door.
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D. A package has been set in the hallway.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. They're entering separate offices.
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B. They're examining papers on a table.
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C. The woman's hung her jacket on a chair.
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D. The man's watching a presentation on a screen.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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a.
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Some hikers are climbing a hill.
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B.
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a railing is being installed.
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C. Some people are purchasing shirts, D.
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Vendors are displaying their merchandise.
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Go on to the next page.
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number seven look at the picture mark number seven in your test book A.
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Some tents are being assembled.
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B. The chairs are shaded by umbrellas.
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C. Tourists are relaxing on the beach.
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D. Towels have been spread out on the sand.
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Number 8.
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Look at the picture marked number 8 in your test book.
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a.
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Some performers are on a stage.
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B. An audience is seated in rows.
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C. Tickets are being collected.
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d.
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People are exiting a theatre.
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number nine look at the picture mark number nine in your test book a.
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The man is removing his coat.
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B. The man is pushing a gate open.
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C. A suitcase has been left on the floor.
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D. A cart has been loaded with luggage.
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number 10 look at the picture mark number 10 in your test book A.
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Spectators have gathered along the street.
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B. A sporting event is taking place in a stadium.
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C. The road has been blocked by some tires.
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D.
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riders are getting on their bicycles.
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Go on to the next page.

What You'll Learn from This Listening Practice

This video isn’t just about listening—it’s a goldmine for building IELTS speaking practice skills. You’ll sharpen your ability to catch quick, natural speech patterns, which is key for shadowing (or “shadowspeak”) success. Notice how the speaker moves smoothly from one instruction to the next—this helps you follow real-world conversations where people don’t pause between ideas. You’ll also learn to identify specific actions described in pictures, a skill that trains your brain to link words to visuals, making your own descriptions more vivid when speaking.

Listen For These Sounds

Pay close attention to connected speech in the video. Phrases like “turning on the machine” or “standing near the table” often blend sounds—did you hear how “turning on” becomes “turnin’on” with a soft link? Reductions like “they’re” sounding more like “they’r” (not “they are”) are common too. These small details are what make native speech feel fast, but once you notice them, shadowing becomes easier. A good shadowing site can help you replay these moments, so you can focus on how words connect rather than just individual sounds.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To mirror the speaker’s rhythm, focus on stress. In “the man’s holding a wallet,” the stress falls on “holding” and “wallet”—those are the key actions and objects. Native speakers stress important words, so your shadow speak should too. Notice the pauses between instructions, like after “Now, part one will begin”—these pauses create natural flow. Practice repeating the speaker’s lines immediately after hearing them, a technique called shadowing. This trains your mouth to keep up with the rhythm, making your speech sound more fluent. Whether you use a shadowing site or just replay the video, the goal is to match the speaker’s pace and stress, turning “practice” into “second nature.”

Ready to try? Hit play, listen closely, and start shadowing—you’ll be surprised how quickly these small details boost your speaking skills. Remember, even short clips like this can make a big difference in your IELTS speaking practice journey.

Gölgeleme Tekniği Nedir?

Gölgeleme, başlangıçta profesyonel tercüman eğitimi için geliştirilen ve çok dilli Dr. Alexander Arguelles tarafından popüler hale getirilen, bilim destekli bir dil öğrenme tekniğidir. Yöntem basit ama güçlüdür: ana dili İngilizce olan bir sesi dinler ve hemen yüksek sesle tekrar edersiniz — konuşmacıyı 1-2 saniye gecikmeyle takip eden bir gölge gibi. Pasif dinleme veya dilbilgisi alıştırmalarının aksine, gölgeleme beyninizi ve ağız kaslarınızı gerçek konuşma kalıplarını eşzamanlı olarak işlemeye ve yeniden üretmeye zorlar. Araştırmalar, telaffuz doğruluğu, tonlama, ritim, bağlı konuşma, dinleme anlama ve konuşma akıcılığını önemli ölçüde geliştirdiğini göstermektedir — bu da onu IELTS Konuşma hazırlığı ve gerçek dünya İngilizce iletişimi için en etkili yöntemlerden biri yapar.

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