Shadowing Practice: Controlling - Grundbegriffe der Wirtschaft - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You know that you know, you are with your friends at home and it's FIFA
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or another game and you are the person who just looks at it.
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The best thing is to have the controller in the hand and influence on the game.
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If you like this, then is controlling your thing.
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Controlling is the word controlling to control.
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And that means to steuern.
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Ok, klar.
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Wenn ihr nicht vor der 5.
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Klasse die Schule abgebrochen habt, solltet ihr das wissen.
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Jetzt aber zu dem interessanten Teil.
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Wie das Wort schon sagt, geht es ums Steuern.
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Genauer um die Steuerung der Unternehmensprozesse.
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Das Controlling unterstützt damit das Management eines Unternehmens.
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Und wie macht es das?
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Mit der Planung, Koordination und Kontrolle aller wichtigen Prozesse.
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Das Controlling gibt dann Informationen und notwendige Instrumente an das Management.
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This can improve the processes and increase the rentability of the company.
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Controller are not controller, they are steuering the processes, even if they must control the processes and analyze the processes.
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Controller sind keine Kontrolleure, sie steuern Unternehmensprozesse, auch wenn dafür bestehende Abläufe kontrolliert bzw analysiert werden müssen.
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Dabei unterscheidet man beim Controlling zwischen strategisch und operativ.
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Operatives Controlling ist kurz bis mittelfristig ausgerichtet.
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Es geht vor allem um quantifizierbare, also in Zahlen messbare Größen und Faktoren, die dann als Grundlage für den Steuerungsprozess dienen.
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Bei der Bier AG werden zum Beispiel die Erlöse der unterschiedlichen Biersorten genau analysiert und die Produktion anschließend so gesteuert,
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dass der Gewinn maximiert wird.
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Wenn die Bier AG abwägt, welche Chancen und Risiken es für die Markteinführung neuer Diätbiere gibt, dann befinden wir uns im strategischen Controlling.
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Hier geht es um die langfristige Unternehmensplanung.
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Dafür werden qualitative Aspekte wie Erfolgspotential, Chancen und Risiken in den Planungen der and have to be able to do that.
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What is also very important for every company is the Break Even Point.
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See you next time.
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Bye.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your English speaking skills with this video on "Controlling" provides a fantastic opportunity to engage with, and understand, a crucial business concept. By shadowing the speaker, you can improve your fluency and pronunciation while learning about the practical aspects of controlling in business. This context not only enhances your vocabulary related to economics but also allows you to practice relevant phrases that are often used in managerial discussions. Engaging with this content prepares you for environments where business English is essential, giving you a competitive edge in IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key phrases and structures stand out that are valuable for English learners:

  • "The best thing is to have the controller in hand": This phrase emphasizes the advantage of having control over a situation. Practicing similar structures can help you articulate your thoughts about control in various contexts.
  • "Controlling is the word controlling to control": This play on words highlights the importance of understanding terms. It’s beneficial for learners to practice defining key concepts in their own words.
  • "Support management with planning, coordination, and control": Note how this structure emphasizes active involvement. Incorporating similar expressions can enrich your descriptive capabilities when discussing roles in business.
  • "They are steering the processes": This metaphor of 'steering' can be used to discuss guidance in other areas of life, enhancing your speaking versatility.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you engage with the material, there are several pronunciation challenges to be aware of:

  • "Controlling": This word has specific stress patterns. Ensure you emphasize the second syllable to sound more natural.
  • "Erlöse" (in German context for "revenues"): This word's pronunciation may trip up non-native speakers. Practicing similar finance-related terms can help you gain confidence in specialized vocabulary.
  • "Break Even Point": This phrase is critical in business discussions. Practice saying it in different scenarios to become comfortable with such terminology.

By incorporating shadow speech techniques while watching the video, you can gain a more profound grasp of pronunciation and usage standards in business English. Utilizing a shadowing site to mirror speech will further enhance your learning process. Don’t forget, consistent practice will not only improve your speaking skills but also prepare you for exams like IELTS, boosting your overall confidence in English 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.