Shadowing-Übung: How to Negotiate Your Salary in English (B2-C1 Shadowing) - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
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Hello everyone and welcome back to English Fluency Teacher.
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I'm so happy you're here for another English Shadowing Practice Session.
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Today's lesson is based on a situation that many professionals experience during their careers.
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Negotiating a salary after receiving a job offer.
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Many people feel excited when they receive a job offer, but they also feel nervous about discussing salary
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and benefits Knowing how to negotiate professionally is an important communication skill It allows you to express your expectations politely,
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ask thoughtful questions, and make confident decisions In today's lesson,
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you'll listen to a realistic conversation between a hiring manager and a job candidate.
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You'll hear natural B2 to C1 English,
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useful business expressions, and the kind of vocabulary that professionals use in real workplace conversations.
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Before we begin, we'll quickly review a few useful words and expressions that you'll hear in today's conversation.
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Then we'll move to part one, listen naturally.
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Your job is simple, just relax, listen carefully and enjoy the conversation.
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After that we'll continue with part two, speak with me, where you'll repeat every sentence and improve your pronunciation rhythm
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and speaking confidence through shadowing so take a deep breath clear your mind
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and let's get started today's useful english before we begin
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let's look at a few useful expressions from today's conversation compensation package meaning The complete salary
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and benefits offered by a company Example The compensation package includes health insurance and paid vacation
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Competitive salary Meaning A salary that is similar to or better than what other companies offer
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Example The company offers a competitive salary for this position Career growth Meaning,
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opportunities to develop professionally and move into higher positions
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Example I'm looking for a company
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that offers long -term career growth Meet someone halfway To reach a compromise that both sides are happy with
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Example I'm sure we can meet halfway on the salary
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Flexibility A willingness to adjust or change something Example Is there any flexibility in the starting salary?
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Excellent!
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Now that you're familiar with today's vocabulary, let's hear these expressions in a real conversation Part 1.
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Immersion Listening Good morning, Sophia.
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Thank you for coming in today.
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Good morning.
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Thank you for inviting me.
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We're pleased to offer you the position of Marketing Specialist.
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That's wonderful news.
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I really appreciate the opportunity.
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Everyone on the interview panel was impressed with your experience.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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I enjoyed meeting the team as well.
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Have you had a chance to review the offer we sent yesterday?
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Yes, I have.
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Overall, I'm very happy with it.
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That's great to hear.
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There is one part of the offer I'd like to discuss, if possible. Of course.
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What would you like to talk about?
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I'd like to discuss the starting salary.
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Certainly.
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Could you share your thoughts?
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Based on my experience and the responsibilities of this role, I was hoping for something slightly higher.
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What salary range did you have in mind?
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I was hoping for something closer to $70 ,000 a year.
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I understand your perspective.
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I believe my previous experience would allow me to contribute from the very beginning.
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That's a fair point, and we certainly value your experience.
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Thank you.
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I also noticed that this position involves leading several important projects.
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Yes, it does.
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It's a role with significant responsibility.
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That's one of the reasons I'm so excited about it.
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I appreciate your enthusiasm.
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I'm looking for a position where I can continue growing professionally over the long term.
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Career growth is something we strongly support here.
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That's great to hear, because it's very important to me.
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While our initial offer is based on our standard salary structure, there may be some flexibility.
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I appreciate your willingness to discuss it.
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If adjusting the base salary isn't possible, we could explore other benefits.
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I'd certainly be interested in hearing more about those options.
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For example, we offer annual performance bonuses, professional training, and additional vacation days.
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Those benefits definitely add value to the overall offer.
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Our goal is to create a compensation package that works for both sides.
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I completely understand, and I appreciate your openness throughout this discussion.
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Would you like some time to think everything over?
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Yes, I think that's the best approach.
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Take your time.
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We want you to feel confident about your decision.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot to me.
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Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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I will.
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Thank you again for this opportunity.
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We hope to welcome you to the team very soon.
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I'm looking forward to making my final decision.
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I truly appreciate your time today.
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Part 2.
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Speak with me.
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Shadowing practice.
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Repeat every sentence after me.
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You've just listened to a real -life English conversation.
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Now it's time to use your voice.
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This is where listening becomes speaking.
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You'll hear each sentence once.
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After every sentence, you'll have a few seconds to repeat it aloud.
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Try to copy the pronunciation, the rhythm, the intonation, and the emotion.
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Don't worry about being perfect.
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Just keep speaking.
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Every sentence you repeat is another step towards speaking English naturally.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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Good morning, Sophia.
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Thank you for coming in today.
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Good morning, thank you for inviting me.
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We're pleased to offer you the position of Marketing Specialist.
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That's wonderful news I really appreciate the opportunity
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Everyone on the interview panel was impressed with your experience
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I'm glad to hear that.
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I enjoyed meeting the team as well.
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Have you had a chance to review the offer we sent yesterday?
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Yes, I have.
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Overall, I'm very happy with it.
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That's great to hear.
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There is one part of the offer I'd like to discuss, if possible. Of course.
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What would you like to talk about?
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I'd like to discuss the starting salary.
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Certainly.
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Could you share your thoughts?
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Based on my experience and the responsibilities of this role, I was hoping for something slightly higher.
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What salary range did you have in mind?
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I was hoping for something closer to $70 ,000 a year.
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I understand your perspective I believe my previous experience would allow me to contribute from the very beginning
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That's a fair point and we certainly value your experience
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Thank you I also noticed that this position involves leading several important projects
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Yes, it does.
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It's a role with significant responsibility.
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That's one of the reasons I'm so excited about it.
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I appreciate your enthusiasm.
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I'm looking for a position where I can continue growing professionally over the long term.
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Career growth is something we strongly support here.
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That's great to hear because it's very important to me.
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While our initial offer is based on our standard salary structure,
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There may be some flexibility I appreciate your willingness to discuss it
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If adjusting the base salary isn't possible,
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we could explore other benefits.
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I'd certainly be interested in hearing more about those options.
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For example, we offer annual performance bonuses,
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professional training and additional vacation days.
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Those benefits definitely add value to the overall offer.
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Our goal is to create a compensation package that works for both sides.
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I completely understand and I appreciate your openness throughout this discussion
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Would you like some time to think everything over?
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Yes, I think that's the best approach.
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Take your time.
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We want you to feel confident about your decision.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot to me.
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Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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I will.
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Thank you again for this opportunity.
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We hope to welcome you to the team very soon
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I'm looking forward to making my final decision
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I truly appreciate your time today.
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Outstanding work today!
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Today's conversation introduced you to one of the most valuable communication skills in professional English, negotiating politely and confidently.
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Whether you're discussing a job offer, asking thoughtful questions, or expressing your expectations,
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the way you communicate can leave a lasting impression.
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Remember, fluency isn't only about knowing English, it's about using English confidently in real -life situations.
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Every conversation you practice prepares you for a future conversation you'll have outside the classroom.
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So keep listening, keep speaking and keep challenging yourself with new topics.
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If you completed today's lesson, write this in the comments.
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I'm ready for my next opportunity.
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I'd love to read your comments and see how your progressing.
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Thank you for practicing with me today.
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Take care, keep improving, keep speaking and I'll see you in the next lesson.
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Shadowing ist eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Sprachlerntechnik, die ursprünglich für die professionelle Dolmetscherausbildung entwickelt und durch den Polyglotten Dr. Alexander Arguelles populär gemacht wurde. Die Methode ist einfach aber wirkungsvoll: Du hörst englisches Audio von Muttersprachlern und wiederholst es sofort laut — wie ein Schatten, der dem Sprecher mit nur 1–2 Sekunden Verzögerung folgt. Anders als passives Hören oder Grammatikübungen zwingt Shadowing dein Gehirn und deine Mundmuskulatur, gleichzeitig echte Sprachmuster zu verarbeiten und zu reproduzieren. Studien zeigen, dass es Aussprachegenauigkeit, Intonation, Rhythmus, verbundene Sprache, Hörverständnis und Sprechflüssigkeit signifikant verbessert — was es zu einer der effektivsten Methoden für die IELTS Speaking-Vorbereitung und reale englische Kommunikation macht.