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James I've been working as a sales executive for almost five years now.
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It's a full-time job and can be quite hard at times.
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I often have to do overtime,
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especially when there's a big project.
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I'm in charge of a small team and it isn't always easy,
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but I enjoy the responsibility.
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I have recently applied for a promotion and if I get it,
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I'll have even more responsibility.
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Many people want the same promotion,
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but I have more experience than most, so I'm hopeful.
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I used to work in a car dealership,
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but after nearly six years,
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I decided to quit and pursue my passion for graphic design.
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Now, I'm self-employed, working as a freelance designer.
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I love the job, and being my own boss has its advantages.
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I can work from home and choose my schedule.
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However, it's not always easy.
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I don't have a steady income,
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and I need to find clients all the time, which can be stressful.
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Despite the challenges, working on creative projects and seeing my business slowly grow is rewarding.
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Carlos After years of working night shifts as a bartender,
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I finally decided to change.
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I got a part-time job at a bank,
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which has been a big step up.
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The work is less tiring,
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and I'm learning new skills that will help me in the future.
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I'm also studying part-time to get the necessary qualifications for a full-time position.
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Balancing work and studies is no easy task,
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but I know it's worth the effort.
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I was fired from my last job and now I'm between jobs.
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Getting sacked was a blow to my confidence,
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but I've been applying for jobs and trying to stay positive.
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In the meantime, I'm taking online courses to gain new qualifications and improve my resume.
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It's not easy to stay motivated during this time.
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Most job offers I see are for part-time or temporary jobs,
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but I'm determined to find something soon.
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Nadia I plan to retire next year after over 30 years of working as a nurse.
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I love my job, but I'm looking forward to spending more time relaxing and being with my family.
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I'm a grandmother now, and I want to have plenty of time to enjoy with my grandchild and help my daughter.
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Retirement will be a big change,
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but I'm ready to embrace this new phase of life and make the most of every moment,
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enjoying activities I love, like trekking, reading, or cooking.
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Ben.
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I've been working as a builder for over a decade now,
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and while the job can be physically demanding, I enjoy it.
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Every project is different, and I get to work on challenging tasks that keep me engaged.
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I often work overtime, especially during big projects,
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but the extra pay makes it worth it.
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I'm also considering starting my own business in the future,
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maybe opening a small construction firm.
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I've learned a lot on the job,
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and I think I could offer a quality service.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “Personal work stories – B1 English Listening Test”. Este vídeo tiene 52 frases y 505 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 3:00. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 168 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. Solo el 78 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| qualification sustantivo | /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | expertización |
| overtime sustantivo | /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ | horas extras, tiempo de más |
| dealership sustantivo | /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ | concesionario, concesionaria |
| grandchild sustantivo | /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/ | nieto |
| trekking sustantivo | senderismo | |
| bartender sustantivo | /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ | bartender, barténder |
| motivate verbo | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motivar |
| freelance adjetivo | /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ | freelance, free-lance |
| hopeful adjetivo | /ˈhoʊpfl̩/ | esperanzado |
| builder sustantivo | /ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ | constructor, constructora |
| stressful adjetivo | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | estresoso, estresante |
| sack sustantivo | /sæk/ | saco, costal |
| employ verbo | /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ | emplear |
| tire verbo | /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ | cansar, cansarse |
| meantime sustantivo | /ˈmiːntaɪm/ | entretanto |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| look forward to verbo | no ver la hora de, quedar a la espera de |
| step up verbo | aumentar, redoblar |
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — una acción que empezó antes y continúa | I've been working · I've been applying |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | have recently applied · has been · I've learned |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | I'm learning · I'm also studying · I'm taking |
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicción | I'll have · will help · will be |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 19 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I've, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/, steady /ˈstɪdi/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: resume /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/, physically /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como qualification, overtime, dealership.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.