Shadowing Practice: Adverbs of Manner, Talking about Skills & Abilities | Job Interview - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Please come in.
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Hi, I'm Tony McKay.
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Hi, I'm Mindy Parks.
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It's a pleasure to meet you.
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It's a pleasure to meet you too.
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Welcome, Mindy.
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Thank you very much for coming today.
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Please have a seat.
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May I ask you some questions?
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Yes, of course.
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Are you good at typing?
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Yes, I type very fast.
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I see.
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Are you a hard worker?
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Yes, I work hard every day.
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That's great.
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Can you speak Spanish?
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Yes, I speak Spanish very fluently.
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Wow, wonderful.
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Are you a good driver?
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Yes, I drive safely.
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I never speed.
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Excellent.
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Do you have good computer skills?
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Yes, I'm good with computers.
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I have one more question, Mindy.
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Are you punctual?
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Yes, Tony.
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I always arrive to work on time.
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I'm never late.
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Great.
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You're hired.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 32 sentences and 131 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| safely adverb | /ˈseɪfli/ | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
| fluently adverb | In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language. | |
| punctual adjective | /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ | Of an event, happening at the appointed time. |
| pleasure noun | /ˈplɛʒɚ/ | A state of being pleased or contented; gratification. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| speed noun | /spiːd/ | The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| wonderful adjective | /ˈwʌndəfl̩/ | Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary. |
| seat noun | /siːt/ | Something to be sat upon. |
| driver noun | /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ | One who drives something. |
| excellent adjective | /ˈɛk.sə.lənt/ | Having excelled, having surpassed. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 worker, skill, hire.
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.