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A day in export operations.
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Hello, Carolina.
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I need an export shipment.
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Sure. Which destination?
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Hamburg, Germany.
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OK.
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What's the cargo?
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Plastic household goods.
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HS code available?
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Yes.
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I'll send it now.
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Great.
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Cargo ready?
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Date?
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Next Tuesday.
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X-Works or FOB?
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X-Works.
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What is the pickup address?
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Istanbul Noted.
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Pallets or cartons?
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12 pallets What is the total weight?
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3 tons.
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What is the volume?
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18 cbm OK.
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Standard container?
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Yes.
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20 dc Any dangerous goods?
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No. Regular cargo Export license needed?
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No. Company is registered Perfect.
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Invoice ready?
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We are working on it.
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Packing list is ready?
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We'll be ready tomorrow.
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What is the consignee?
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German by a company.
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Please share the details.
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Sure.
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I am sending now.
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Thanks.
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What is the loading time?
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We prefer the morning slot.
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Okay.
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I'll arrange track.
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Thank you.
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Do you need insurance?
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No. CIF is not used.
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Okay.
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FOB responsibility ends at port.
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I understood.
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Which port of loading?
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Ambala port.
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Noted.
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What is the vessel schedule?
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Do you have options?
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Yes, one direct vessel.
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What is the transit time?
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Nine days.
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That's fine.
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Do you confirm the booking?
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Yes, we confirmed.
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Thank you.
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Booking confirmed.
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Good news.
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Thank you, Carolina.
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VGM required.
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OK.
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We will weigh.
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Deadline is Friday.
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Noted.
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Export declaration arranged?
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Our broker will handle.
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Please share MRN.
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I'll send after submission.
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Perfect.
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Truck arrived at factory.
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Loading started?
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Yes.
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Two pallets left.
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OK.
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I'm waiting updates.
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Loading completed.
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Seal applied.
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Yes.
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Seal number shared.
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Thanks, truck moving.
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Great.
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Container at terminal.
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Super, thank you.
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Export customs cleared.
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Perfect.
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Container loaded on vessel.
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Can you share the draft BL?
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Here's the draft BL check and confirm, please.
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Consignee name correction.
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Okay, I'll update.
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Now it's correct.
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Final BL issued.
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Send via courier, please.
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Sure, tracking shared.
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Great job.
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Thank you.
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My pleasure.
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Anytime.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 104 sentences and 318 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 74% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| export noun | /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ | Something that is exported. |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| vessel noun | /ˈvɛsəl/ | Any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine. |
| cargo noun | /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ | Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle. |
| container noun | /kənˈteɪ.nəɹ/ | An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported. |
| seal noun | /siːl/ | A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax. |
| arrange verb | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement. |
| household adjective | /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ | Belonging to the same house and family. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| terminal noun | /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ | A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes. |
| ton noun | /tʌn/ | The short ton of 2000 pounds (about 907 kg), 20 hundredweights of 100 pounds avoirdupois each. |
| destination noun | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |
| transit noun | /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ | The act of passing over, across, or through something. |
| anytime adverb | At any time. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, declaration /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, submission /səbˈmɪʃən/, correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/, shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, declaration /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like export, confirm, vessel.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll send · We'll be · I'll arrange |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are working · am sending · I'm waiting |
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.