Shadowing Practice: 10 tháng 8, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Thanks for agreeing to help me organize the library's annual fundraising dinner, Klaus.
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We hope the event brings in enough money to expand our children's book section.
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What task would you like me to start with?
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Well, I could use some help sending out the invitations.
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Okay, I can take care of that.
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Is there a list of attendees available?
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It's in my computer files.
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I'll email it to you.
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Hey, Brian and Mateo.
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I found some great pens to give away at the community festival to promote our business.
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Great.
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Can we put our cleaning service logo on them?
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Yes, for no extra charge.
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And they're biodegradable.
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They're made from paper.
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So when we hand them out, we can mention that.
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as well as talk about the organic cleaning supplies our company uses.
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Okay, I'll go ahead and order several cases.
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Jamestown Recycling Facility.
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How can I help you?
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Hi, I'm preparing to move soon and I have some electronics, such as televisions and computers, that I'd like to get rid of before I put my house on the market.
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My friend mentioned you might take them.
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Yes, that's right.
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We'll take all electronics.
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Great.
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I just have one question.
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Do you provide a pickup service?
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No. Unfortunately, you'll have to bring everything here yourself.
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However, on our website, we list a number of companies that can remove and dispose of the items for you.
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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Zaina, what a surprise!
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I haven't seen you since we took that class for business owners together last year.
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How are you?
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Zaina Zaina Great, thanks.
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I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd stop in for a cookie or a piece of cake.
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You have so many delicious baked goods here.
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Zaina Zaina Thank you.
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It's been a good year for business.
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I'm even considering opening a second location.
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Zaina Zaina Really?
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Well, I noticed that Sunnyvale restaurant went out of business and the building's up for lease.
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It's very close to the local university.
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You'd probably get a lot of walk-in customers.
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Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi Koji.
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I think our new video game is nearly ready to be released.
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Are you aware of any improvements that need to be made before then?
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Actually, I just finished testing the game this morning.
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I found a problem in the third stage of the game.
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There were a few times when my character couldn't move.
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Oh, that's strange.
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I double-checked the problem using a different controller.
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The same issue came up.
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Oh, I think Pauline had a similar problem with a game she tested.
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Maybe you should ask her about it.
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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You've reached the maintenance office at Hillview Apartment Complex.
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Hi, this is Pallavi Sen from Unit 35B.
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I'm calling because the new thermostat in my apartment isn't working.
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It keeps shutting off and turning on randomly, so my apartment is getting cold.
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When did this issue start?
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A few hours ago.
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The thermostat was just installed yesterday.
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Okay, I can come and take a look at it tomorrow morning.
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But it's supposed to be below freezing tonight.
68
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Good morning.
70
Welcome to Jasper Bank.
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Thanks for meeting with us to discuss a loan for our business.
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Why don't you tell me more about your business?
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I understand it's a repair shop?
74
Well, ten years ago we opened as a snowmobile repair shop,
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but after a few years we also started renting out snowmobiles and other sports equipment.
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Yes, and because winter tourism has increased recently, we'd like to expand our space so that we can carry more inventory.
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
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Many of our factory workers have expressed interest in upgrading their skills.
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I'd like to implement a peer training program where learners shadow more experienced employees and observe how they do their jobs.
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I'm afraid that might become a burden for our long-time employees.
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They'll have to slow down their work to explain what they're doing.
82
What if we videotaped experienced employees doing specific tasks?
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High-quality video can be recorded and edited with a smartphone.
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I like that idea.
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It would allow us to capture our workers' expertise without slowing down the production line.
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Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and calendar.
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Hi, Suresh.
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I'm at the airport waiting for my flight.
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I want to meet with a potential investor while I'm in Chicago.
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Her name's Marta Gomez.
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I can send you her contact information.
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Okay.
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Which day would you prefer to meet with her?
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How about right after my meeting with the Chicago staff?
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Okay.
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By the way, did you see that our company won an award for our contributions to the community?
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It was just announced this morning.
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and web page list.
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Marion, we keep getting calls from people who want to visit the Botanical Garden but can't find parking information.
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Isn't it on our website?
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It is, but you have to click on the About Us page and scroll to the bottom of that page.
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Maybe people don't see it.
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Oh, I think we should move that information from the About Us page
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and make a separate page for directions and parking information.
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That way, people can find it more easily.
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I'd be happy to make that change, but we're in the middle of updating our software, so it'll have to wait until Monday.
107
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and station map.
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Good news!
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We have finally received the go-ahead for our department's project to install bicycle racks at the train station downtown. At last!
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So, now we need to decide where to place the racks.
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How about by the station entrance?
112
Hmm.
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If we ask riders, I'd bet they'd say that the most convenient spot is as close to the platform as possible.
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Let's do that.
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I'll contact some companies for estimates.
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following recorded message.
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You've reached select repair service.
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We specialize in all makes and models of automobiles.
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Our factory trained specialists will keep your vehicle running in top condition.
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As an added benefit, we offer extended warranties on all vehicles we service.
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You can enjoy three extra years of worry-free driving.
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Please note that Select Repair Service will be closing on Friday, June 30th, so we can complete our quarterly inventory of supplies.
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Thank you for your patience.
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A representative will be with you shortly.
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Questions 74-76 refer to the following talk.
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Welcome new employees.
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My name is Diego and I facilitate all orientation sessions.
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Before we start today, you will need to set up your employee account.
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If you look at the first page of your training binder, you'll see your username and a temporary password.
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Please open the laptops you were given this morning and log in using those credentials.
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You will then be prompted to create your own password.
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Once that's complete, you'll have access to all your department's files.
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Please note that you can only access them from your company computer.
134
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following telephone message.
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Hello, this is Heather Ross calling from Denville Amusement Park.
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About a month ago, I ordered one of your new video game machines, Space Defenders.
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I'm really happy with my purchase, since the game has been incredibly popular with our park guests.
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I'm considering buying some additional machines in the near future.
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I heard you may be releasing a new game soon.
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Could you call me back and let me know if that's true?
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Thanks.
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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The first agenda item for our board meeting is the annual sales report.
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We're all disappointed by the drop in our clothing sales.
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The decline is mostly due to distribution issues.
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Because our factories are all overseas, it takes too long for orders to reach customers.
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So I'm recommending that we start manufacturing some clothing locally.
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We'll be looking for a location to build a manufacturing facility.
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I hired a consultant to put together a list of locations we could use.
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We'll be at our next board meeting to explain the pros and cons of each.
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following announcement.
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Attention passengers.
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All trains to Midway Station are delayed for track repairs.
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Repair crews are working on a stretch of track just south of the town of Whedon.
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They expect to complete the repair within the hour.
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We apologize for the delay.
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We understand that many commuters need to get to Midway as soon as possible.
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A bus will be departing for that destination in 15 minutes.
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Also, a reminder that the station cafe opens at 8 a.m and there are food kiosks on Platform 1.
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Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following telephone message.
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I'm calling about the work my design team's doing to update your company logo.
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I've just emailed two versions for you to review.
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The first is a modern design with bold colors and simple lettering.
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The second image reflects the history of your brand and its logo.
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It's less Trendy, but it doesn't depart much from the original, which you may prefer.
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Take your time to think about which one you'd like to choose.
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I'll be on vacation all next week, but if you call the office, my assistant will set up a meeting for when I get back.
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following speech.
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After the Transportation Agency released the draft of our improvement plan last week,
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Members of the press asked if we're considering installing more fuel-efficient engines in our trains.
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I've scheduled this press conference to officially respond to your inquiries.
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Eighteen months ago, we hired a firm to determine if this upgrade would be feasible for our trains.
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It reported that the upgrade would be economical only for relatively new trains, that is, those less than five years old.
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All of ours are at least 10 years old.
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I hope this addresses your questions.
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If you're interested in more details, email our Media Relations Department to receive a summary of the findings.
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Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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As Regional Sales Manager, I want to explore the use of a more modernized payment system in our cosmetic stores.
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This system would allow any sales associate to take customer payments from a tablet anywhere in the store.
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Why should we do this?
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The main complaint about shopping at our stores is waiting in long lines to pay.
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A lot of our stores could benefit from this, but I've decided to conduct a trial run at our store in the Center City Mall.
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By far, that's our busiest location.
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following broadcast and table.
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In local news, the downtown Reston office tower is completed.
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The most extraordinary feature of the building is its beautiful garden located in the lobby.
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Reston's management office has confirmed the tenant list for the building, and we interviewed the CEO of Barnum Financial Services about its new offices.
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He said he and his team are excited to move in in January.
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A recording of the full interview with the CEO is available on our website.
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Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting and table.
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Good morning, and thank you for attending this meeting for prospective investors.
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ZZ Mining has been planning to expand our operations by opening an additional silver mine.
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Let me show you the laboratory analysis of our exploratory drilling.
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On the screen, you can see information about the ore extracted from different sites.
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The highest grade site had 410 grams of silver per tonne of ore.
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However, the site with 390 grams per tonne has a larger deposit, so that's where we'll build the new mine.
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Our next step is to apply for the necessary permits.
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We'll do that next week.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “10 tháng 8, 2026”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: refer, conversation, meeting. Deze video bevat 198 zinnen en 2016 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 14:15. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 142 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. Slechts 81% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| excerpt zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/ | fragment, passage |
| snowmobile zelfstandig naamwoord | sneeuwscooter | |
| thermostat zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈθɝməstæt/ | thermostaat |
| depart werkwoord | /dɪˈpɑɹt/ | vertrekken |
| gram zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæm/ | gram |
| rack zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹæk/ | rek, schap |
| investor zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ | investeerder, belegger |
| password zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ | wachtwoord |
| inventory zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ | voorraad, inventaris |
| install werkwoord | /ɪnˈstɔl/ | installeren, aansluiten |
| electronics zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/ | elektronica |
| binder zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbaɪndɚ/ | binder |
| biodegradable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ | biologisch afbreekbaar, bioafbreekbaar |
| commuter zelfstandig naamwoord | /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ | forens, pendelaar |
| modernize werkwoord | /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ | moderniseren |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| set up werkwoord | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | bereiden, voorbereiden |
| slow down werkwoord | afremmen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What task would you like me to start with?
- Can we put our cleaning service logo on them?
- Why don't you tell me more about your business?
- I understand it's a repair shop?
- Isn't it on our website?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Voorwaardelijke zinnen if + zin, will/would + werkwoord — een voorwaarde en het gevolg | If we ask riders, I'd bet · if this upgrade would be |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | haven't seen · You've reached · has increased |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | be released · be made · was just installed |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 53 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'd, we'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: credential /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/, orientation /ˌɔː.ɹi.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/, invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: electronics /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/, biodegradable /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/, exploratory /ɛkˈsplɒɹ.ə.tə.ɹi/, economical /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/, automobile /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: password /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/, modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/, dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/, prospective /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/, gram /ˈɡɹæm/, rack /ɹæk/, password /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/, randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/, gram /ˈɡɹæm/, biodegradable /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als excerpt, snowmobile, thermostat.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.