Pratique du Shadowing: How To Introduce Yourself As A Financial Advisor - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Mimi Tan has asked this question.
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How do you introduce yourself in a few minutes at a Business Network event?
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So, first of all, you introduce yourself for what you do rather than who you are.
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I said this yesterday very clearly, that your introduction is about what you do rather than who you are.
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Because when you introduce who you are, you are very arrogant.
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But when you introduce what you do, you're sharing the purpose of the introduction.
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And your introduction could be a very quick concept presentation.
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Very simple concept.
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I mean literally 30 seconds concept presentation or maximum 45 second concept presentation for introducing yourself.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively introduce yourself as a financial advisor in a networking environment. The focus will be on the approach of highlighting what you do rather than who you are. By mastering this introduction technique, you'll be able to convey clarity and purpose in just 30 to 45 seconds. This practice will help improve your speaking confidence and fluency as you interact with professionals in the finance sector and beyond. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn English with YouTube and enhance your communication skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Introduce yourself - the act of presenting oneself to others.
  • Networking event - a gathering intended for meeting and connecting with people for professional purposes.
  • What you do - the role or profession you are engaged in.
  • Concept presentation - a brief explanation of an idea or service you provide.
  • Purpose - the reason behind an action or introduction.
  • Arrogance - an attitude of superiority which is discouraged in self-presentations.
  • Fluency - the ability to speak a language easily and accurately.
  • Professional identity - how you define yourself in a business context.

Practice Tips

To enhance your speaking skills, utilize the shadowing technique with the phrases from this video. Start by listening to the section on self-introductions at a speed that feels comfortable for you. Repeat each phrase aloud after the speaker, striving to match their tone and rhythm. This process involves shadowspeak, meaning you imitate what you hear, which can effectively improve your pronunciation and intonation.

Practice your self-introduction multiple times, gradually increasing your speed as you become more confident. Since the video encourages focusing on your professional contributions rather than personal details, try to encapsulate your role succinctly. Aim to keep your practice sessions between 30 to 45 seconds to align with the guidelines provided in the video. Incorporating this structure will refine your ability to engage with others in a professional setting.

Employing this method regularly will not only boost your eloquence in English but will also prepare you to tackle real-life scenarios, such as networking events or job interviews. Remember, the essence of effective introductions lies in clarity and confidence—skills that you will sharpen through dedicated practice and shadow speech exercises.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.