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Welcome back to Fluency Ninja.
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Today we are focusing on business English.
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Again, remember it's a shadowing exercise, so listen carefully and then repeat with me and after me.
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Ready?
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Let's go.
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every day Office Phrases.
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I'll send you the updated file in a moment.
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Can we move this meeting to tomorrow morning?
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Can we move this meeting to tomorrow morning?
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I'm still waiting for confirmation from the client.
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Let's go over the main points together.
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Let's go over the main points together.
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Let's go over the main points together.
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I'll double check the numbers before we finalize them.
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Sorry, my connection dropped for a second.
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Could you clarify what you mean by that?
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I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Let's keep this short and to the point.
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Let's keep this short and to the point.
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Thank you for your patience, we are almost done.
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Well done!
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Now, let's practice sentences you will need to talk about project and task management.
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Okay, let's start! we need to align our expectations before we
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start we need to align our expectations before we start we
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need to align our expectations before we start we need to
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align our expectations before we start we need to align our
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our expectations before we start i'm working on the first draft
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right now i'm working on the first draft right now i'm
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working in the first draft right now i'm working on the
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first draft right now i'm working on the first draft right now the deadline is tight
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but i think it's manageable the deadline is tight
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but i think it's manageable the deadline is tight but i think it's manageable
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The deadline is tight but I think it's manageable.
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I'd like to get your feedback by Friday.
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I'd like to get your feedback by Friday.
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There are a few issues we still need to address.
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There are a few issues we still need to address.
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Let's prioritize the most urgent tasks.
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Can we break this down into smaller steps?
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I'll coordinate with the rest of the team.
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coordinate with the rest of the team.
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We should review our progress next week.
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The client has requested a few changes.
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The client has requested a few changes.
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Fantastic job!
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Meetings and communications, the sentences you will always need.
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Let's start by quickly reviewing the agenda.
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Let's start by quickly reviewing the agenda.
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Sorry to interrupt, just one quick question.
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Let me share my screen.
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Let me share my screen.
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Let me share my screen.
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Let me share my screen.
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Let me share my screen.
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Could you speak a little more slowly, please?
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I completely agree with your point.
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I completely agree with your point.
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I see what you mean, but I have a different perspective.
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I see what you mean, but I have a different perspective.
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Let's circle back to this later.
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Let's circle back to this later.
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Let's circle back to this later.
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Let's circle back to this later.
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I'll summarize the key takeaways at the end.
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I'll summarize the key takeaways at the end.
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I'll summarize the key takeaways at the end.
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Thanks!
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That was a very productive discussion.
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Professional phrases for difficult situations.
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I'm afraid we're not able to approve this at this moment.
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Unfortunately, that timeline won't work for us.
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Unfortunately, that timeline won't work for us.
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Let me think about it and I'll get back to you.
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I understand your concern and here is what we can do.
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I understand your concern and here is what we can do.
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I understand your concern and here is what we can do.
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We may need to consider an alternative solution.
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We may need to consider an alternative solution.
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We may need to consider an alternative solution.
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I appreciate your feedback.
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I look into that.
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For now, let's focus on what we can control.
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For now, let's focus on what we can control.
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For now, let's focus on what we can control.
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I'd prefer if we discussed this privately.
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Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
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Shadow these sentences until they feel natural and authentic.
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Remember, real fluency is not about memorizing,
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it's about repetition and rhythm and natural feeling and you are doing just great.
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Boost Your Business English Fluency with Shadowing: What You’ll Achieve

If you’ve ever stumbled over business phrases in a meeting or paused to find the right words, this video is your fluency shortcut. The focus? Mastering shadowing technique to speak clearly, confidently, and like a pro. By mimicking the rhythm and tone of native speakers, you’ll move from “thinking about what to say” to “saying it smoothly”—a key milestone for real-world communication. Whether you’re nailing a project update or rescheduling a call, this practice turns awkward pauses into polished responses.

Your Go-To Business Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Every Scenario

The video packs 20+ high-frequency phrases you’ll use daily. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll master:

  • Office essentials: “I’ll send you the updated file in a moment,” “Could you clarify what you mean by that?”
  • Project management: “We need to align our expectations before we start,” “The deadline is tight but manageable.”
  • Meetings: “Let’s start by quickly reviewing the agenda,” “Let’s keep this short and to the point.”

These aren’t just words—they’re tools to sound professional and save time. Repeat them until they feel automatic, and you’ll never blank on a business conversation again.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation, Rhythm, and Confidence

Shadowing (or shadowspeak) isn’t just about repeating—it’s about matching pronunciation, stress, and pace. Notice how native speakers emphasize “double check” or rush through “as soon as possible”? The video drills these nuances, so you’ll stop misplacing stress (like saying “PRO-gress” instead of “pro-GRESS”) or speaking too slowly. Common mistakes, like mixing up “on” and “in” (“working on the draft”), are corrected through repetition, turning errors into habits. By the end, you’ll speak with the rhythm of a native, making you easier to understand and more confident in every call or meeting.

Ready to level up? Grab your headphones, hit play, and let shadow speak transform your business English. The more you practice, the faster fluency becomes second nature.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhas requested
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay need
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll send · I'll double · I'll get
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryneed to talk · need to align · need to address

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →