Day 01 – Slow IELTS Listening
Welcome to the “100 Days Slow IELTS Listening Practice” series on the IELTS Band 8 channel!
In this series, we use audio from Real IELTS Tests but play it at a Slower Speed. This makes it easier for you to listen carefully and catch phrasal verbs and idioms.
Take on this 100-day challenge, and you’ll improve your English listening and understanding step by step!
🎯 Audio Listening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIa4o_JY5w4
🎯 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms in this Video:
1. Moving to
/ˈmuː.vɪŋ tuː/: To relocate to a new place
Examples:
- We’re moving to a bigger house next month.
- She’s moving to London for her new job.
- They’re considering moving to the countryside for a quieter life.
2. Get me on that
/ɡɛt miː ɒn ðæt/: To be able to contact someone using a specific method or device
Examples:
- You can get me on that number anytime after 6 PM.
- If I’m offline, try to get me on that email address.
- They couldn’t get me on that old phone since it was out of service.
3. Get back into
/ɡɛt bæk ˈɪn.tuː/: To return to an activity or profession after a break
Examples:
- After a year off, he’s ready to get back into teaching.
- I’ve been trying to get back into shape by going to the gym.
- She decided to get back into painting after retiring from her job.
4. Go on to
/ɡəʊ ɒn tuː/: To proceed to the next topic or activity
Examples:
- Let’s go on to the next chapter in the book.
- He graduated college and went on to become a successful entrepreneur.
- After the introduction, the speaker went on to explain the main concepts.
5. Run around in
/rʌn əˈraʊnd ɪn/: To move actively within a specific area
Examples:
- The kids were running around in the garden all afternoon.
- He’s always running around in circles, trying to finish his errands.
- We spent the day running around in the shopping mall, looking for bargains.
6. Stick with
/stɪk wɪð/: To continue using or doing something familiar instead of changing
Examples:
- I’ll stick with my current plan; it’s working well so far.
- She decided to stick with her old job instead of taking the risky offer.
- If you want results, you need to stick with the program.
7. Make a note of
/meɪk ə nəʊt ɒv/: To write down or record something to remember it
Examples:
- Please make a note of the meeting time so you don’t forget.
- She made a note of his phone number for future reference.
- I always make a note of important tasks in my planner.
8. Come down to
/kʌm daʊn tuː/: To ultimately depend on or be determined by something
Examples:
- It all comes down to how much effort you’re willing to put in.
- The decision comes down to who has the most experience.
- Success often comes down to having the right mindset.
9. Get on with
/ɡɛt ɒn wɪð/: To continue working or making progress on a task
Examples:
- Let’s get on with the project; we’re running out of time.
- Stop procrastinating and get on with your assignments.
- She told him to get on with his work instead of chatting.