Shadowing Practice: CAE TEST29 PART2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You'll hear part of a talk about working in the computer games industry.
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For questions 7 to 14, complete the sentences.
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You now have 45 seconds to look at part 2.
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Thank you.
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i'm here today to talk to you about working in computer gaming i'd certainly recommend it as a career not
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because it's glamorous it has that reputation among some people i believe nor
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because it's a well -paid job generally it isn't but rather
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because it's creative and that's the factor
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that all things being equal correlates most highly with job satisfaction
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people get jobs in the computer games industry after degrees in all sorts of subjects.
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Of course, if you've done a course in graphic design, that'll stand you in good stead, but it's certainly not essential.
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I myself graduated in economics, and colleagues of mine did history, engineering, and English.
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The degree itself is less important than the enthusiasm someone brings to the job.
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It goes without saying that everyone who joins the industry has themselves enjoyed playing games.
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My parents always told me I spent far too much time on them, so much so that they suggested I put it to good use and apply for work in the industry.
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My uncle sent me the name of someone he knew at a major games company, so I decided to apply there first.
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I was lucky enough to get taken on.
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I didn't have the skills to become a technical programmer, of course, and started as a games tester.
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That taught me a huge amount, and after six months, I was able to do something more demanding.
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At first, I was assigned to one of the games the company was then in the process of developing.
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You may well know it.
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It's called Jungle.
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It turned out to be a big seller.
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Later, I worked on a game called Motor Show.
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That's less widely known, but it has a devoted niche following.
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Anyway, I learned a lot working on these two contrasting products.
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After six months, I moved on.
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I was given a position in the research department.
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I had applied for something in the marketing department, but didn't get that.
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I was disappointed at the time, but now feel it worked out for the best.
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There are, of course, many different types of computer games.
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The company I work for specialises in sports games, skateboarding, motor racing, that sort of thing.
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However, it's also dabbled in old -fashioned arcade games, and it does some adventure games too.
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Those are the ones I personally most enjoy working on, though each type of game has its own attractions, of course.
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Anyway, I'd certainly recommend a career in computer games.
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I'd say mine has been very satisfying.
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not as financially rewarding as some of you might like but that's not the main thing is it
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when preparing for this talk i asked some of my colleagues how they would sum up their careers
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the most common word they used was challenging but i don't feel
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that that puts a positive enough slant on a career in computer games anyway let me now take any questions
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I'm here today to talk to you about working in computer gaming.
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I'd certainly recommend it as a career.
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Not because it's glamorous, it has that reputation among some people, I believe.
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Nor because it's a well -paid job, generally it isn't.
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But rather because it's creative.
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And that's the fact that all things being equal correlates most highly with job satisfaction.
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People get jobs in the computer games industry after degrees in all sorts of subjects.
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Of course, if you've done a course in graphic design, that'll stand you in good stead, but it's certainly not essential.
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I myself graduated in economics, and colleagues of mine did history, engineering, and English.
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The degree itself is less important than the enthusiasm someone brings to the job.
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It goes without saying that everyone who joins the industry has themselves enjoyed playing games.
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My parents always told me I spent far too much time on them, so much so that they suggested I put it to good use and apply for work in the industry.
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My uncle sent me the name of someone he knew at a major games company, so I decided to apply there first.
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I was lucky enough to get taken on.
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I didn't have the skills to become a technical programmer, of course, and started as a games tester.
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That taught me a huge amount, and after six months, I was able to do something more demanding.
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At first, I was assigned to one of the games the company was then in the process of developing.
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You may well know it.
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It's called Jungle.
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It turned out to be a big seller.
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Later, I worked on a game called Motor Show.
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That's less widely known, but it has a devoted niche following.
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Anyway, I learned a lot working on these two contrasting products.
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After six months, I moved on.
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I was given a position in the research department.
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I had applied for something in the marketing department, but didn't get that.
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I was disappointed at the time, but now feel it worked out for the best.
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There are, of course, many different types of computer games.
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The company I work for specialises in sports games, skateboarding, motor racing, that sort of thing.
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However, it's also dabbled in old -fashioned arcade games, and it does some adventure games too.
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Those are the ones I personally most enjoy working on, though each type of game has its own attractions of course
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anyway i'd certainly recommend a career in computer games i'd say
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mine has been very satisfying not as financially rewarding as some of you might like
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but that's not the main thing is it
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when preparing for this talk i asked some of my colleagues
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how they would sum up their careers the most common word they used was challenging,
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but I don't feel that that puts a positive enough slant on a career in computer games.
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Anyway, let me now take any questions.
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That's the end of part two.
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Now turn to part three.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This C1 speaking lesson is built on the video “CAE TEST29 PART2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: computer, career, industry, anyway, certainly. This video has 80 sentences and 1030 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:41. The speaker talks at a steady 134 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| colleague noun | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate. |
| correlate verb | /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ | To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics. |
| dabble verb | /ˈdæb.əl/ | To make slightly wet or soiled by spattering or sprinkling a liquid (such as water, mud, or paint) on it; to bedabble. |
| skateboard noun | /ˈskeɪt.bɔɹd/ | A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot. |
| slant noun | /ˈslænt/ | A slope; an incline, inclination. |
| tester noun | /ˈtɛstəɹ/ | A person who administers a test. |
| glamorous adjective | /ˈɡlæ.mə.ɹəs/ | Having glamour; stylish, attractive. |
| devote verb | /dɪˈvəʊt/ | to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate. |
| programmer noun | /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ | One who writes computer programs. |
| cellar noun | /ˈsɛləɹ/ | An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter. |
| assign verb | /əˈsaɪn/ | To designate or set apart (something) for some purpose. |
| arcade noun | /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ | A row of arches. |
| niche noun | /nɪt͡ʃ/ | A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. |
| satisfy verb | /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ | To be enough (for) |
| financially adverb | In terms of finance or money. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sum up verb | To produce a total by adding. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Anyway, I'd certainly recommend a career in computer games.
- I'd say mine has been very satisfying.
- I'd certainly recommend it as a career.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've done · has been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was assigned · was given |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | everyone who joins |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, didn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 colleague, correlate, dabble.
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.