Pass 1
Blind listen
Listen without subtitles and only catch the big idea, topic, and main information.
🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
0:00 / 0:00
Five-Pass Listening Method
Turn one listening piece into reusable English input
Do not stop at one play. Split the same episode into five passes: gist first, then language support, shadowing, dictation, and a final replay without subtitles.
Pass 2
English subtitles
Clear up unknown words and hard sentences. Use a dictionary and short notes if needed.
Pass 3
Shadowing
Repeat line by line and imitate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation.
Pass 4
Dictation
Pick a few key sentences and write what you hear to train form and structure.
Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
Listen again with no text support and notice what is now easier and clearer.
After Training
Share and retell
Share notes, new words, or one useful concept, then retell the episode in your own words.
Next Step
From intensive to extensive
Recycle intensively studied episodes as background listening and scale volume with familiar material.
Pass 1Pass 2Pass 3Pass 4Pass 5
📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
I work as a social media manager for a mid-sized platform. I want to describe some recent changes and a few requests. First, we introduced a special tagging system last month. That special tag is supposed to highlight verified creators. Our moderation team has been learning the rules. The product team also needs to adapt the interface. Yesterday I asked a colleague to do a favor and run a quick beta test. Later I asked users to do a favor by checking their privacy settings. There is a new algorithm update that claims to prioritise short clips. It even suggested limiting videos to 12 seconds, which surprised many of us. Another proposal mentioned an optional refundable deposit for identity checks, but that idea is still unlikely. We want to mitigate any confusion about the changes. To do that, the moderation team will publish clear examples. The product team will add prompts in the app. I gave a brief overview at our weekly meeting. Some details were tentative. For instance, one memo implied smartwatch integration, which may not happen. Overall, the goal is clearer communication. It will help creators and keep user data safer.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
What is the speaker's job?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The speaker states 'I work as a social media manager.' Option B is incorrect because while the product team is mentioned, the speaker does not claim to be an app developer. Option C is wrong; the speaker did not describe being a journalist. Option D is incorrect because customer support is not mentioned as the speaker's role.
2
Which new feature did the speaker say was introduced last month?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The passage says 'we introduced a special tagging system last month.' Option B is incorrect because the refundable deposit idea was mentioned as a proposal and unlikely, not introduced. Option C is a tentative detail mentioned as maybe not happening. Option D is not mentioned at all.
3
What specific video length did the speaker mention was suggested by the algorithm update?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The speaker says the algorithm 'suggested limiting videos to 12 seconds.' Option B, C, and D are plausible durations but are not the figure given in the passage.
4
Why did the speaker ask users to check their privacy settings?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The passage links requests to check privacy with efforts to 'mitigate any confusion about the changes' and to keep data safer. Option B is wrong because payment services were not the reason. Option C is incorrect; deleting accounts is not suggested. Option D is unrelated; premium subscriptions are not discussed.
5
What can be inferred about the workload of the moderation team?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The moderation team is said to be 'learning the rules' and will 'publish clear examples,' implying more work because of the new tagging system and algorithm changes. Option B is not supported; although an algorithm is mentioned, the passage emphasises the moderation team’s role. Option C is unlikely given described actions. Option D is not mentioned.
6
In this context, what is the best meaning of the word 'mitigate' as used in the passage?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The speaker says 'We want to mitigate any confusion,' meaning they want to reduce or lessen confusion. Option B is the opposite of mitigate. Option C is unrelated to reducing confusion. Option D means delaying, which is not the intended meaning.
7
Who did the speaker first ask to 'do a favor'?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The passage states 'Yesterday I asked a colleague to do a favor and run a quick beta test.' Option B is incorrect; external testers are not mentioned for that request. Option C is incorrect for the 'first' request; users were asked later to do a favor checking privacy settings. Option D is wrong; the product team is tasked with adding prompts, not asked first to do that favor.
Turn Listening into Speaking
Get instant feedback and daily practice in the LexiTalk app.
Download the App