Shadowing Practice: تعلم الإقناع والتفاوض باللغة الإنجليزية | بودكاست تعلم الانجليزية B1-B2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi everyone and welcome back to our B1, B2 English podcast.
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Alex, imagine we're planning a trip together.
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You want to stay in an expensive hotel in the city center, but I think we should choose a cheaper one outside the center.
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How would you convince me?
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Well, I'd probably say I understand why you want to stay in the center, but hear me out.
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If we choose the cheaper hotel, we could save a lot of money.
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And we could use that money for restaurants, activities, or even stay an extra night.
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Okay, that's actually a good argument.
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You didn't just say, no, my idea is better.
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You gave me a reason and showed me the benefit.
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Exactly.
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And that's the difference.
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When you're trying to persuade someone, you usually need more than an opinion.
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You need to explain why your idea makes sense.
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And sometimes the other person still won't agree.
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That's when you might need to negotiate.
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For example, I could say, okay, I understand your point, but I still want to be close to the city center.
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So maybe we need another option.
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Right.
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I might respond, what if we find somewhere halfway between the city center and the cheaper area?
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Now we're negotiating.
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I'm not completely giving up my idea
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and neither are you we're trying to find something
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that works for both of us and we do this all the time at work
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while traveling when buying something when making plans with friends even
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when deciding where to eat
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and there are some really useful expressions for these situations for
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persuasion the main reason is think about it this way the advantage is and And when negotiating,
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what if we, would you be willing to, how about we meet halfway?
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So in this episode, we're going to practice how to persuade someone without sounding aggressive,
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how to offer alternatives, and how to negotiate until you reach an agreement.
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And if you want structured practice to improve your speaking, listening, vocabulary, and everyday communication,
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you'll find all the details about our English courses in the description.
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By the end of the episode, the goal isn't to help you win every conversation.
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It's to help you explain your position clearly, understand the other person, and find a solution that both sides can accept.
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Let's start with persuasion.
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Imagine I tell you, I don't think I need to exercise.
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I'm too busy.
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How would you try to change my mind?
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I wouldn't just say, you're wrong, you need to exercise.
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I'd probably start with, I understand you're busy, but think about it this way.
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You don't need to spend two hours at the gym.
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Even 30 minutes a few times a week could make a difference.
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So you're first showing that you understand my situation,
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then you're giving me a reason to reconsider exactly another useful
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expression is the main reason I'd recommend it is for example the main reason I'd recommend exercising is
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that it can give you more energy during the day
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or you can focus on the benefit the advantage is the advantage is
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that you don't even need to leave your house you could exercise at home.
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And sometimes people need a real example.
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Imagine I'm trying to convince my friend to start learning English.
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I could say, think about the opportunities it could give you.
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You might be able to apply for better jobs, travel more confidently, or communicate with more people.
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That's stronger than simply saying English is important.
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Exactly.
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And one useful technique is to ask a question instead of making a statement.
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For example, wouldn't it be better to start now rather than wait another year?
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Or, what do you have to lose by trying it for a month?
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Questions can make the other person actually think about your idea.
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So, when you're trying to persuade someone, don't just repeat your opinion more loudly.
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A much better structure is acknowledge their position, give your reason, explain the benefit,
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and when possible, give an example.
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Because good persuasion isn't, I'm right and you're wrong.
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It's, I understand your point.
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But here's why I think this option is worth considering.
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Now, let's move from persuasion to negotiation.
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Imagine I'm selling my old laptop for $600 and Alex wants to buy it.
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Alex, what's your offer?
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Well, I like the laptop, but $600 is a little more than I want it to spend.
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Would you be willing to take $500?
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500 is too low for me.
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The laptop is still in great condition, and I've only had it for two years.
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But I could do 550.
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Okay, we're getting closer.
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What if we meet halfway at 525?
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I can also pick it up today, so you won't have to wait for another buyer.
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That's a better offer.
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How about 540, and I'll include the laptop bag as well?
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Hmm.
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If you can do 5 .30, we have a deal.
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All right.
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5 .30 works for me.
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Deal.
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So notice what happened there.
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Neither of us immediately accepted the first offer, but we also didn't simply say no. Exactly.
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We kept the conversation moving by making counter offers.
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And there are several useful expressions you can use.
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Would you be willing to...
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I could do.. what if we, how about we meet halfway?
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And if you can do X, we have a deal.
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And negotiation isn't always about money.
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Imagine your manager says, I need this report by Wednesday, but you need more time.
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Instead of saying, I can't do it, you could say, would you be willing to give me until Thursday?
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Or I can finish the first part by Wednesday and the rest by Thursday, now you're offering an alternative.
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Exactly.
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You can negotiate prices, deadlines, responsibilities, plans, and even small everyday decisions.
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The important thing is to avoid closing the conversation too quickly.
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If the first option doesn't work, make another offer and try to find something both sides can accept.
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Sometimes negotiation gets more difficult because both people want different things.
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Imagine Alex and I are working on a project together.
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I want to finish everything today, but Alex wants to continue tomorrow.
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I might say, I really think we should finish tonight.
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Then we won't have to worry about it tomorrow.
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And I might respond, I see your point, but I don't think we'll do our best work if we're tired.
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How about we finish the most important parts tonight and do the rest tomorrow morning?
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That's a compromise.
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Neither person gets exactly what they originally wanted, but both sides get something.
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Another useful phrase is, could we meet halfway?
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For example, you want three more days and I want it finished tomorrow, could we meet halfway and agree on two days?
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You can also say, I'm willing to if you can.
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For example, I'm willing to stay an extra hour today if you can come in early tomorrow.
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Now you're offering something in exchange for something else.
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And if you're close to an agreement, you might say, I think I can work with that, or that sounds fair.
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But if the offer still doesn't work, I'm afraid I can't agree to that.
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Then explain why and offer another option.
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Exactly.
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A good negotiation doesn't have to end with one person winning and the other losing.
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Sometimes the best result is simply finding a compromise and saying, that sounds fair.
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Let's do that.
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Let's finish with a real situation.
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Imagine Alex and I are planning a holiday.
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I want to travel for seven days, but Alex thinks it's too expensive.
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Alex, convince me.
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Okay.
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I understand why you want a full week, but think about it this way.
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If we stay for five days instead of seven, we could choose a better hotel and still spend less money.
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That's true.
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But five days feels a little short.
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What if we stay for six days and choose a slightly cheaper hotel?
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I could agree to six days, but only if we book the flights early and find a good price.
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That sounds fair.
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And maybe we could save some money by using public transport instead of taxis.
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Exactly.
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In that case, six days works for me.
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So what happened in that conversation?
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First, I acknowledged Julia's idea.
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Then I explained my concern and suggested an alternative.
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Julia made a counteroffer and eventually we found a compromise.
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And that's your challenge for today.
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Choose one situation.
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You want your friend to start exercising?
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You want a later deadline at work?
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Or you and a friend disagree about where to travel?
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Try to speak for one minute using expressions like, think about it this way, the advantage is, would you be willing to?
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What if we, I'm willing to, if you can and that sounds fair.
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Don't try to memorize everything.
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Choose three or four expressions and practice using them in different situations.
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And if you want structured practice to improve your speaking, listening, vocabulary, and everyday communication,
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you'll find all the details about our English courses in the description.
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Remember, persuasion and negotiation aren't about forcing someone to agree with you.
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You explain your position, listen to the other person, offer alternatives, and look for common ground.
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If you can do that naturally in English, you're not just learning more vocabulary, you're learning how to handle a real conversation.
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson focuses on mastering persuasion and negotiation in English, essential skills for everyday communication—whether planning trips, making work decisions, or even choosing a restaurant. You’ll learn to present your ideas clearly, acknowledge others’ perspectives, and find mutually beneficial solutions. By the end, you’ll feel confident explaining your position without sounding aggressive, offering alternatives, and negotiating effectively, all while building B1-B2 level speaking fluency. This practice also aligns with IELTS speaking practice goals, as it emphasizes coherent communication and interactive skills.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Hear me out: A polite way to ask someone to listen to your argument.
- Think about it this way: A strategy to reframe your point for clarity.
- The main reason I'd recommend: A phrase to highlight the core benefit of your idea.
- Meet halfway: To find a compromise that works for both sides.
- Would you be willing to: A gentle way to propose a negotiation.
- The advantage is: A tool to emphasize the positive outcome of your suggestion.
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing—repeating audio in real time—is a proven technique to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. For this video, start by listening to short segments (10-15 seconds) of the dialogue. Pause, then repeat the lines, mimicking the speakers’ tone (friendly, collaborative) and pace (conversational, not rushed). Use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original; this helps identify areas to refine. Focus on phrases like “hear me out” and “meet halfway”—these require natural stress to sound persuasive. For shadow speak practice, role-play the scenarios (e.g., convincing a friend to exercise) with a partner or mirror, using the phrases you’ve learned. Over time, increase the segment length to build stamina. This method not only boosts your speaking skills but also prepares you for real-world interactions, making it ideal for IELTS speaking practice and daily communication.
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.