Shadowing Practice: Business Partner C1. Unit 2. Video 2.3.1. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hang on a second.
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Okay, you have my undivided attention.
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Right, have you found someone to interview for the plastics feature yet?
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That's what I wanted to talk about.
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I think there's been a misunderstanding.
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I just wanted to clarify what I actually meant by living without plastic in my pitch.
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Go on.
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Well, my plan wasn't to interview someone else.
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I wanted to do an experiment myself, try to live without plastics for a month.
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The main hook for the readers is imagining a life without plastic.
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Huh.
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Okay.
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I obviously got the wrong end of the stick there.
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The thing is, I'll need a bit of money for expenses.
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You know, so I can shop for everyday products that don't contain plastic.
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Money's tight right now.
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You can't find anything in the budget?
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What I'm saying is doing the experiment yourself isn't an option.
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That's to say there's no time, no resources.
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Why not find someone to interview instead?
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Someone who's already doing it.
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Although bear in mind, we can't pay a fee for interviews either.
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Okay.
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I'll take a look.
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See who I can find.
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I know it's not initially what you had in mind, but...
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I'm sure you can still do a great job.
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What have you got so far?
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Well, I've done a lot of research.
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Really interesting stuff on the linear plastics economy and green chemistry.
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Susan, pretend I don't know anything about this because I don't.
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Yes, of course.
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So, in layman's terms, linear plastics economy is single -use plastic designed for the dump.
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Stuff like plastic shopping bags, shampoo bottles and coffee cups.
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We chuck out 95 % of all plastic containers and packaging.
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95 %?
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Wow.
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and green chemistry that's about designing products and processes
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that cut out on all the hazardous stuff
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or at least cut down on it anyway all
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this is just background for the story right gotcha listen i know you're new here
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so if you don't mind i'll just go over our approach style wise we put out informative
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and entertaining stuff in other words
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There's no investigative journalism, no exposing wrongdoing, nothing like that.
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Leave that to Newsweek.
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The point I'm trying to make is keep it light, but with a bit of gravitas.
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Friendly, but with no dumbing down.
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Okay, I actually thought we could have small fact boxes like that 95 % figure.
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I mean, without going overboard with all the technical stuff and a few quotations from a scientist, maybe?
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Great.
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Just to keep it accessible and engaging.
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Oh, and get a good photo of the expert if you can.
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What about the other images?
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Well, I like this photo of seabirds on the piles of waste.
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Really evocative.
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Yes, but remember we're not National Geographic.
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Try and stay more on topic.
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Right, right.
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I'm sure I can find some good stock photos.
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Perfect.
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Also, I was thinking, maybe our readers might want to contribute their own ideas and tips for life without plastic.
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Like it?
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We can get good engagement with that.
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Right, well, we seem to be on the same page now.
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Let's chat deadlines.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Business Partner C1. Unit 2. Video 2.3.1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: plastic, interview, photo. This video has 65 sentences and 521 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:13. The speaker talks at a steady 124 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| experiment noun | /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ | A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of… |
| chemistry noun | /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ | The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations… |
| reader noun | /ˈɹi.dɚ/ | A person who reads. |
| linear adjective | /ˈlɪn.i.əɹ/ | Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| pitch noun | /pɪt͡ʃ/ | A throw; a toss; a cast, as of something from the hand. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
| hook noun | /hʊk/ | A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment. |
| engage verb | /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ | To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| engagement noun | /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ | An appointment, especially to speak or perform. |
| expense noun | /ɪkˈspɛns/ | A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go over verb | To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze. |
| put out verb | To blind (eyes). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Right, have you found someone to interview for the plastics feature yet?
- That's what I wanted to talk about.
- I think there's been a misunderstanding.
- You can't find anything in the budget?
- What have you got so far?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/, quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/, accessible /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/, investigative /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/, informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/, evocative /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
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 experiment, chemistry, reader.
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.