Shadowing Practice: a wise man - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm so sorry.
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I didn't even see the puddle.
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Please don't worry.
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I'll be fine.
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It could happen to anyone.
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You're not angry.
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It's alright, ma'am.
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Accidents happen.
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My house is too far.
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If I go home to change, I'll miss this opportunity.
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What a bad day.
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But I can't give up now.
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Did he fall inside a gutter?
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And he came looking like that for an interview?
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They can laugh all they want.
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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.
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Lord, you know everything that happened today.
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Please give me wisdom, confidence and favour.
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Let them to be very burnt.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot to me.
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Congratulations, Uchenna.
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You're hired.
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You resume tomorrow.
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Thank you so much.
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Remember this.
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Never judge people by their appearance, kindness, and open doors that talent alone cannot

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "a wise man" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.