Shadowing Practice: Ahmed Hosny | AI Data Annotator & LLM Evaluation Specialist - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, my name is Ahmed and I'm from Alexandria, Egypt.
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I have experience working in AI data annotation, search engine evaluation, and LLM evaluation.
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Over the past few years, I've worked on different projects involving data quality, content evaluation, Arabic language tasks,
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transcription, and reviewing AI -generated responses.
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One of my main strengths is attention to detail.
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I'm comfortable following detailed guidelines, identifying errors, and making sure that the final result meets the required quality standards.
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I also have experience working with both Arabic and English, especially in tasks related to Arabic transcription and AI evaluation.
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I've worked remotely with different teams and platforms, so I'm used to managing my time, meeting deadlines, and working independently.
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At the same time, I'm comfortable communicating with team members
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when I need clarification or when I find an issue that needs to be reported.
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Recently, I've been focusing more on improving my English communication skills and developing my knowledge of AI and technology.
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I'm particularly interested in opportunities where I can combine my language skills, analytical thinking, and experience in AI evaluation.
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Overall, I would describe myself as a detail -oriented, reliable, and motivated person who enjoys learning new things and improving my skills.
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I'm looking forward to using my previous experience while continuing to grow professionally.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: evaluation, experience, Arabic, skills. This video has 14 sentences and 214 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:23. The speaker talks at a natural 155 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| transcription noun | /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ | The act or process of transcribing. |
| annotation noun | /ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ | A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis. |
| guideline noun | /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ | A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour. |
| orient verb | /ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ | To build or place (something) so as to face eastward. |
| clarification noun | /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid… |
| motivate verb | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate. |
| analytical adjective | /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ | Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts |
| remotely adverb | /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ | At a distance, far away. |
| professionally adverb | As a professional; for one's paid career. | |
| independently adverb | /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ | In an independent manner. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
| combine verb | /kəmˈbaɪn/ | To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been focusing |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've worked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is Ahmed · be reported |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | person who enjoys |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/, annotation /ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/, clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: annotation /ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/, clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, analytical /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/, independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like transcription, annotation, guideline.
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.