シャドーイング練習: Job Interview | 工作面试 - Gōngzuò miànshì | Easy Chinese Podcast | HSK 2 - 3 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Hello everyone! How are you feeling today?
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Happy, unhappy, or even half and half?
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Share your thoughts in the comments below .
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Don't worry about making mistakes; we're all improving together!
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Today I want to share with you a very special experience: a job interview.
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Everyone comes to that moment in life: looking for a new job, meeting an unfamiliar interviewer, and answering some difficult and nerve-wracking questions.
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Some people find the interview process terrifying, while others see it as an opportunity.
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For me, my first interview was particularly memorable.
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That day, I woke up early.
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Actually, I hadn't slept well the night before, constantly wondering what the next day would bring.
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I wondered, "What if they ask me about my strengths and weaknesses?
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What if they ask me why I want to come?
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Will I be too nervous to answer?" These questions kept me awake.
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But I still had to get up in the morning.
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I washed my face, brushed my teeth, changed into a clean white shirt and dark pants, and polished my shoes.
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Standing in front of the mirror, I told myself, "Don't be afraid. Go for it. You can do this." Although my heart was still pounding, I at least looked energetic.
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Arriving at the company entrance, I took a deep breath and walked in.
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The receptionist smiled and asked, "Hello, what are you doing here?" I smiled and replied, "Hello, I'm here for an interview." She nodded and said, "Please sit over there and wait." I walked over and sat down, my palms sweating, my mind racing with thoughts of possible questions.
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After a while, a staff member came over and said, "Please follow me." I immediately stood up and followed him into a conference room.
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There were three people inside: the interviewers.
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They looked professional, but they all had smiles on their faces, which eased my nerves a little.
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They first asked me to introduce myself.
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I was ready, so I said, "Hello everyone, my name is Xiao Li, I'm 24 years old, and I studied marketing in college.
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I've interned at a small company, mainly doing client liaison and data management.
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I consider myself a conscientious person and enjoy communicating with people." After I finished speaking, my heart was pounding, wondering if they would be satisfied.
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The interviewer nodded and smiled, saying, "Excellent! Let's ask you a few questions." The first question: "Why do you want to work for our company?" I thought for a moment and said, "Because I think your company is doing very well and is well-known in the industry.
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I hope to learn more and improve myself here .
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I also hope to work hard and grow together with excellent colleagues ." I smiled. I was still nervous, but I felt that my answer went smoothly.
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The second question: "Why do you think you are suitable for this position?" I said, "Because I am meticulous and responsible.
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I enjoy communicating with people and can complete tasks conscientiously.
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Although I am young, I learn quickly and am willing to work hard.
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I think these skills will help me do a good job in this job." The third question: "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" I hesitated, but still answered: "My strengths are that I am conscientious, meticulous, and patient. My weakness is that I am sometimes a little slow because I want to do things more carefully.
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However, I am learning to improve my speed so that the results are not affected." The interviewer smiled and said, "At least you are honest." I smiled too, feeling a little relieved.
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The fourth question: "If there is an urgent task, how would you arrange your time?" I answered: "I will list the most important things first, complete the main parts first, and then do the details.
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I will try my best to ensure that it is completed on time.
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If necessary, I will also consult colleagues to find a faster way." The interviewer nodded and said, "Very good." The fifth question: "If a colleague disagrees with you, what will you do?" I thought about it and said, "I will listen to the other party's opinions first, and then calmly express my own ideas.
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If we disagree, we can discuss together to find the best way.
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I think teamwork is more important than one person's persistence." After listening, they nodded.
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The sixth question: "What are your goals for the next three years?" I smiled and said: "I hope to do my job well and slowly learn more experience in three years.
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I hope to transform from a new employee into someone who can complete tasks independently.
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I also hope to help the team progress together." The seventh question: "Why did you leave your last job?" I answered: "My last job gave me many opportunities, but not enough room to learn.
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I hope there will be more challenges and I hope to be exposed to more new knowledge.
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So I want to find a more suitable place." The eighth question: "What kind of team do you want to work in?" I said: "I hope to work in a team that helps each other.
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Colleagues can communicate and support each other, so that everyone will be happier and more efficient when working together.
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I think a good team is more important than one person working alone." The ninth question: "Can you accept overtime?" I nodded and said: "If the job requires it, I can accept overtime.
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But I also hope that overtime is meaningful, such as completing important tasks, rather than sitting bored." The interviewer smiled and the atmosphere became a little more relaxed.
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The tenth question: "What are your expectations for salary?" I was a little embarrassed, but still answered: "I hope the salary is consistent with the job content.
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As long as it is fair and reasonable, I will work hard to do it well.
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I value opportunities for learning and growth more." When asked here, I found that I was much more relaxed than at the beginning.
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Although I was still a little nervous, the interviewer's attitude was very friendly.
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Sometimes they would smile and even make a little joke.
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For example, an interviewer asked me: "Are you nervous?" I quickly smiled and said, "A little bit." They also laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.
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Finally, they asked me: "Do you have any other questions for us?" I thought about it and said, "I want to know if the company will arrange training for new employees?" They replied: "Of course, we have systematic training, and we will also arrange colleagues to help you." I felt relieved when I heard that, and said, "Thank you." After the interview, I stood up, I bowed and said, "Thank you for this opportunity." They smiled and said, "Good luck." I walked out of the meeting room, feeling much more relaxed.
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Walking alone outside the company, I thought about the interview. An interview is really a process of getting to know each other.
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The company wants to know if you're the right person, and you want to know if the company is the right place.
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Although I was nervous, it's part of growing up.
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When I got home, I told my mom about my day.
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She smiled and said, "Not bad!
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Getting this far on your first interview is great." I nodded and said, "Yes, no matter the outcome, I've learned a lot from this experience." Later, I gradually participated in more interviews.
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Each one made me more experienced and more confident.
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Interviews taught me a lesson: to bravely face new challenges.
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We all get scared and nervous at first, but as long as we're prepared and keep a smile on our face, we'll find that things aren't as scary as we imagined.
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An interview isn't just a job search; it's also an opportunity to learn about yourself.
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Every interview is a chance to grow.
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You'll learn more about yourself and become more clear about the kind of work and life you want.
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For me, my first interview, while nerve-wracking, made me braver, more independent, and filled me with hope for the future.
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So, if you're about to interview, don't be too intimidated.
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Prepare your resume, your mindset, and tell yourself, "I can do this." Even if you don't make it, it's okay, because every interview makes you stronger.
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Interviews are like that; they allow us to learn, improve, and move step by step toward our goals.
このビデオで話す練習をする理由
仕事の面接というシチュエーションは、英語を学ぶ上で非常に重要な場面です。このビデオを通じて、自己紹介や質問への答え方を学ぶことができます。実際の面接で使われる表現やフレーズを身につけることで、自信を持って会話できるようになります。さらに、ビデオを見ながら声に出して練習することで、口語表現を自然に身につけることができ、話す力を向上させるための「shadowspeak」や「shadow speech」の効果が得られます。このような具体的なシチュエーションを通じて、自分の意見をしっかりと表現できるようになり、英語のスキルを一段と高めることができます。
文法と表現のコンテキスト
- 自己紹介: 「Hello everyone, my name is Xiao Li」などのフレーズは、自己紹介において非常に一般的です。名前や年齢、経歴を簡潔にまとめて伝えることで、面接官に良い印象を与えます。
- 適性についての説明: 「I consider myself a conscientious person」など、自分の特性を説明する際には、形容詞を使って具体的な性格を表現することが大切です。
- 強みと弱み: 「My strengths are that I am conscientious, meticulous, and patient」や「My weakness is that I am sometimes a little slow」など、自己分析を通じて自己評価をすることも重要なポイントです。
- 目標: 「I hope to do my job well and slowly learn more experience」など、未来の目標を述べることは、志望動機を強調できる良い機会です。
一般的な発音の罠
発音において注意すべきポイントは、「responsible」や「conscientious」などの複雑な単語です。これらの単語は、正しい音節で分けることや強調すべき音に注意が必要です。また、面接官の質問に答える際、緊張状態で自己紹介することが多いため、しっかりとした発音とリズムを意識する必要があります。英語の「shadowing site」や「YouTubeで英語学習」を活用することで、リスニングだけでなく、自分の言葉にする練習も効果的に行えます。反復練習を通じて、発音を克服し、スムーズに会話できるようになることを目指しましょう。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。