English Speaking Articles

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What do these English articles cover?

These articles answer specific English-speaking questions — what shadowing is, how to use YouTube to practise, how each part of the IELTS Speaking test works. Each one is short and practical, links to the fuller guide on the topic, and ends with free in-browser practice so you can apply it immediately.

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Article · Shadowing

What Is Shadowing in English? (And How to Start)

A plain-English definition of shadowing, how it differs from repeating, and the fastest way to start today.

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How to Shadow English with YouTube (Step by Step)

Turn any YouTube clip into a shadowing drill: how to pick videos, use captions, loop sentences and check yourself.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions and How to Answer

What Part 1 covers, the common topics, and how to extend short answers without memorising scripts.

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: The Cue Card Long Turn

How the cue card works, how to use your one minute of prep, and how to talk for two minutes without drying up.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion Questions

How the abstract discussion works, and how to develop ideas, compare and speculate the way band 7+ answers do.

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