Shadowing Practice: a wise man - Learn English Speaking with Video
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47 משפטים
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1
I'm so sorry.
2
I didn't even see the puddle.
3
Please don't worry.
4
I'll be fine.
5
It could happen to anyone.
6
You're not angry.
7
It's alright, ma'am.
8
Accidents happen.
9
My house is too far.
10
If I go home to change, I'll miss this opportunity.
11
What a bad day.
12
But I can't give up now.
13
Did he fall inside a gutter?
14
And he came looking like that for an interview?
15
They can laugh all they want.
16
I didn't come here to impress anyone.
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I came here for this job.
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Mr. Uchenna, the interview panel is ready for you.
19
Lord, you know everything that happened today.
20
Please give me wisdom, confidence and favour.
21
Let them to be very burnt.
22
I may not look perfect today, but I will not give up.
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Young man, judging by your appearance, I don't think you're prepared for this interview.
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Sir, please don't judge me by how I look today.
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I am fully prepared for this interview.
26
Then tell me what happened.
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Well, sir, a car accidentally splashed muddy water on me this morning.
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I thought about going home.
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But if I did, I would have missed this interview.
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So I chose to come anyway.
31
You?
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You're the lady from this morning.
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It's you.
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I'm truly sorry.
35
Good morning, boss.
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May I see your CV?
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Your qualifications are excellent.
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But what impressed me even more was your kindness.
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You had every reason to be angry, yet you chose peace.
40
Thank you.
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That means a lot to me.
42
Congratulations, Uchenna.
43
You're hired.
44
You resume tomorrow.
45
Thank you so much.
46
Remember this.
47
Never judge people by their appearance, kindness, and open doors that talent alone cannot
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 47 sentences and 276 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:28. The speaker talks fast, about 188 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| kindness noun | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | The state of being kind. |
| impress verb | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| favour noun | British standard spelling of favor. | |
| wisdom noun | /ˈwɪzdəm/ | An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise. |
| accidentally adverb | /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ | In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly. |
| resume verb | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. |
| qualification noun | /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. |
| splash verb | /splæʃ/ | To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass. |
| muddy adjective | /ˈmʌdi/ | Covered or splashed with, or full of, mud (“wet soil”). |
| puddle noun | /ˈpʌdəl/ | A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't even see the puddle.
- I didn't come here to impress anyone.
- You're the lady from this morning.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, splash /splæʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like kindness, impress, congratulations.
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