Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English Job Interview – Practice & Speak Like a Pro! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome back to Easy English Practice, your favorite place to practice real-life English out loud and with confidence.
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Today, we're going to practice something super useful.
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A full job interview in English, step-by-step, using a method called shadowing.
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Here's how it works.
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First, I'll read you a short story, something Olivia, our candidate, might say in an interview.
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Then, we'll break it down into smaller parts so you can repeat after me.
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You'll get to hear natural pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, and repeat everything out loud.
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So, if you're serious about improving your speaking skills, grab a notebook, clear your throat, and get ready to speak English with me.
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Let's go meet Olivia.
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She's applying for a job in marketing, and she's about to ace this interview.
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You ready?
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Let's do it.
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Hi, my name is Olivia and I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio in the United States.
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I grew up in a vibrant, community-focused city and from a young age I loved writing stories and talking to people.
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Three years ago, I moved to Sydney to push myself out of my comfort zone and grow professionally.
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Since then, I've been working in digital marketing and exploring the creative side of communication.
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I'm passionate about building meaningful relationships, learning new skills, and using storytelling to make an impact.
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Outside of work, I enjoy baking desserts, practicing yoga, hiking on weekends, and I recently started learning Korean.
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Okay, time to shadow.
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I'll go sentence by sentence.
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Just listen and repeat.
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Hi, my name is Olivia, and I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio in the United States.
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I grew up in a vibrant, community-focused city and from a young age, I loved writing stories and talking to people.
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Three years ago, I moved to Sydney to push myself out of my comfort zone and grow professionally.
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Since then, I've been working in digital marketing and exploring the creative side of communication.
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I'm passionate about building meaningful relationships, learning new skills, and using storytelling to make an impact.
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Outside of work, I enjoy baking desserts, practicing yoga, Hiking on weekends and I recently started learning Korean.
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Great job.
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Now that we know Olivia a bit more, let's dive into her background.
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I've always been curious about how people think, what motivates them, and how they make decisions.
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That curiosity led me to study communications and digital media at The Ohio State University.
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While I was studying, I created a YouTube channel where I reviewed local cafes and interviewed small business owners.
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That experience taught me how to plan content, engage with an audience, and analyze data from social media platforms.
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I realized that I love blending creativity with strategy, using visuals and language to tell a brand story and connect with the audience emotionally.
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That's why I decided to focus my career on content creation, branding, and community building.
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Alright, now let's break it down.
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Get ready to shadow.
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Let's practice together.
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I've always been curious about how people think, what motivates them, and how they make decisions.
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That curiosity led me to study communications and digital media.
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at The Ohio State University.
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While I was studying, I created a YouTube channel where I reviewed local cafes and interviewed small business owners.
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That experience taught me how to plan content, engage with an audience, and analyze data from social media platforms.
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I realized that I love blending creativity with strategy, using visuals and language to tell a brand story,
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and connect with the audience emotionally.
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That's why I decided to focus my career on content creation, branding, and community building.
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Awesome.
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Let's talk about her professional journey now.
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My first job after university was at a small digital agency in Ohio, where I worked as a content assistant.
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In that role, I wrote blog posts, managed the content calendar, and helped run Facebook and Instagram ads.
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We were a team of just five people, so I learned to be flexible and take initiative.
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One week I'd be writing copy, the next I'd be filming behind-the-scenes videos, videos for a client.
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After a year, I was promoted to content coordinator.
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I led a campaign for a sustainable clothing brand that went viral on TikTok.
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I coordinated with designers, handled influencer outreach, and tracked campaign performance.
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That experience taught me how to manage a project from start to finish and how to lead with creativity and confidence.
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Great!
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Now let's practice together.
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Repeat after me.
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My first job after university, was at a small digital agency in Ohio, where I worked as a content assistant.
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In that role, I wrote blog posts, managed the content calendar, and helped run Facebook and Instagram ads.
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We were a team of just five people.
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So I learned to be flexible and take initiative.
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One week I'd be writing copy, the next I'd be filming behind the scenes videos for a client.
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After a year I was promoted to content coordinator.
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I led a campaign for a sustainable clothing brand that went viral on TikTok.
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I coordinated with designers, handled influencer outreach, and tracked campaign performance.
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That experience taught me how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to lead with creativity and confidence.
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Nice!
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Olivia's gaining a lot of experience.
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Now, what makes her stand out?
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Let's talk about her strengths.
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One of my greatest strengths is adaptability.
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Working in small teams and fast-paced environments has taught me to stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.
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For example, during a product launch last year, our client changed the entire campaign campaign direction just three days before going live.
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Instead of panicking, I gathered the team, restructured the content plan, and we delivered everything on time.
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And the campaign was a success.
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Another strength is empathy.
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I genuinely care about how others feel and work hard to create a positive team environment.
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When people feel supported, they do their best work, I also take feedback seriously, Whether it's positive or constructive, I use it to improve and grow.
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Okay, now let's practice.
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One of my greatest strengths is adaptability.
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Working in small teams and fast-paced environments has taught me to stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.
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For example, during a product launch last year, our client changed the entire campaign direction just three days before going live.
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Instead of panicking, I gathered the team, restructured the content plan, and we delivered everything on time.
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And the campaign was a success.
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Another strength is empathy.
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I genuinely care about how others feel and work hard to create a positive team environment.
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When people feel supported, they do their best work.
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I also take feedback seriously.
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Whether it's positive or constructive, I use it to improve and grow.
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Pretty impressive, right?
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But nobody's perfect.
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Let's see how Olivia talks about her weaknesses.
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For a long time, I had a hard time saying no. I wanted to help everyone and be involved in every project, but I realized that trying to do everything was hurting my focus.
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Now, I'm learning to set boundaries and prioritize what really matters.
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I use tools like time blocking and project boards to stay organized and realistic about my capacity.
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Another weakness I've been working on is public speaking.
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I used to get really nervous before presentations, so I started taking small steps.
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I led meetings, joined a local speaking group, and practiced regularly.
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Now I'm much more comfortable speaking in front of others and I actually enjoy it.
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It's still a work in progress, but I've improved a lot by facing my fears one step at a time.
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Okay, now let's practice.
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Remember, we all have weaknesses.
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What matters is how we talk about them.
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For a long time, I had a hard time saying no. I wanted to help everyone and be involved in every project.
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But I realized that trying to do everything was hurting my focus.
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Now, I'm learning to set boundaries and prioritize what really matters.
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I use tools like time blocking and project boards to stay organized and realistic about my capacity.
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Another weakness I've been working on is public speaking.
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I used to get really nervous before presentations, so I started taking small steps.
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I led meetings, joined a local speaking group, and practiced regularly.
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Now, I'm much more comfortable speaking in front of others, and I actually enjoy it.
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It's still a work in progress, but I've improved a lot by facing my fears one step at a time.
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We love that honesty.
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Now it's time for Olivia to ask the interviewer some smart questions.
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Let's go.
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it's time for Olivia to ask the interviewer some smart questions.
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Let's go.
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Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
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Before we wrap up, I'd love to ask you a few questions about the role and the team.
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First, how would you describe the culture here, and what do you value most in your team members?
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I'd also like to know more about the day-to-day responsibilities.
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What does a typical week look like for someone in this position?
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Another thing I'm curious about is growth opportunities.
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How does the company support professional development or internal promotion?
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Lastly, I'd love to hear more about your experience working here.
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What do you enjoy most about being part of this company?
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Time to practice asking smart questions.
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I'll say the lines, you repeat them.
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Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
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Before we wrap up, I'd love to ask you a few questions about the role and the team.
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First, how would you describe the culture here, and what do you value most in your team members?
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I'd also like to know more about the day-to-day responsibilities.
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What does a typical week look like for someone in this position?
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Another thing I'm curious about is growth opportunities.
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How does the company support professional development or internal promotion?
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Lastly, I'd love to hear more about your experience working here.
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What do you enjoy most about being part of this company?
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Great questions.
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This shows Olivia is serious and thoughtful.
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Now let's bring it all home.
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Thank you again for this opportunity.
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I really enjoyed learning more about the role and your company.
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Everything you shared about the team, the culture, and the values really resonated with me.
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I'm excited about the possibility of contributing my skills, growing with the team, and bringing creativity and energy to the projects we'll work on together.
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If there's anything else you need from me, I'm happy to provide it.
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Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.
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All right, now let's finish strong.
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This is your last impression in the interview.
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Let's make it a good one.
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Repeat each sentence with me.
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Speak clearly and confidently.
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Let's go.
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Thank you again for this opportunity.
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I really enjoyed learning more about the role and your company.
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Everything you shared about the team, the culture, and the values really resonated with me.
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I'm excited about the possibility of contributing my skills, growing with the team,
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and bringing creativity and energy to the projects we'll work on together.
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If there's anything else you need from me, I'm happy to provide it.
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Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.
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You did it!
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You just practiced a full job interview in English with Olivia.
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Don't forget, shadowing works best when you do it regularly.
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So, feel free to watch this video again, pause, rewind, and repeat as many times as you need.
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If you liked this kind of training, hit the like button and subscribe to Easy English Practice.
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Let me know in the comments what situation you want to practice next.
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We'll see you in the next video.
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Take care.
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Bye.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Shadowing English Job Interview – Practice & Speak Like a Pro!”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: content, Olivia, practice, campaign, learning. Deze video bevat 170 zinnen en 1983 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 17:26. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 114 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 82% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
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| creativity zelfstandig naamwoord | /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ | creativiteit |
| weakness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwik.nɪs/ | zwakte |
| influencer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ | beïnvloeder |
| resonate werkwoord | /ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ | resoneren |
| interviewer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ | interviewer, interviewster |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
| vibrant bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ | energiek |
| empathy zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛmpəθi/ | inlevingsvermogen, empathie |
| constructive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ | constructief |
| coordinate werkwoord | /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/ | coördineren |
| dessert zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈzɝt/ | dessert, nagerecht |
| analyze werkwoord | /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ | analyseren |
| bake werkwoord | /beɪk/ | bakken |
| hike zelfstandig naamwoord | /haɪk/ | wandeling |
| curiosity zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ | nieuwsgierigheid |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
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| wrap up werkwoord | inpakken, omhullen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Today, we're going to practice something super useful.
- I'll go sentence by sentence.
- Alright, now let's break it down.
- Let's talk about her professional journey now.
- Let's talk about her strengths.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig is | I've been working |
| “Used to” used to + werkwoord — een vroegere gewoonte of toestand die niet meer klopt | used to get |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've always been · has taught · I've improved |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | was promoted · be involved |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 43 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'd, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/, influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/, prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/, coordinate /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/, constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, blend /blɛnd/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/, lastly /ˈlæstli/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, cafe /ˌkæˈfeɪ/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/
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 creativity, weakness, influencer.
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.