Shadowing Practice: Business Partner A1 7.4.1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
1
The New Startups The New Startups The New Startups The New Startups So,
2
Paolo, you wanted to talk about new starters joining our company?
3
Yes, I think I know how to improve the recruitment process.
4
Really?
5
I didn't know we had a problem.
6
There's no problem really, but I think we can make it better.
7
Okay, go on.
8
Well, as you know, HR first send a job offer to the candidate by email.
9
If they accept the job, HR prepare a contract and the new starter signs it.
10
That's right.
11
Then I ask IT to create their email address and account on the company's systems.
12
The new employee starts and their line manager gives them job-specific training.
13
So, what do you want to change?
14
Well, why don't we use technology to make this process better?
15
That's an interesting idea.
16
Tell me more. Can I?
17
Sure.
18
Well, currently...
19
Well, currently,
20
someone in HR has to print
21
two copies of the contract and you, the director, sign them.
22
Then an admin assistant sends the two copies to the candidate by post.
23
The candidate sends one signed copy back.
24
And HR have to file it.
25
I know.
26
It can take weeks to get the contract back.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Business Partner A1 7.4.1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.