Shadowing Practice: Course Preview | AI-103 | Develop AI apps and agents on Azure - Learn English Speaking with Video

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ROB FOULKROD: Imagine your inbox is full of requests to build smarter apps and intelligent agents.
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Every demo you try stops short of something a business can actually depend on.
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How do you move from clever prototype to a real solution that reasons over your data, takes action with the right tools, and works alongside other agents?
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How do you bring voice, vision, and documents into the picture without stitching together a dozen disconnected services?
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Let me introduce you to a course where you'll learn how to tackle these real-world scenarios.
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Hi. I'm Rob Foulkrod, a Microsoft Trainer specializing in developer, DevOps, and AI courses.
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I'm here to take you through AI-103: Develop AI Apps and Agents on Azure, and give you a tour of what you can expect during the course.
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This is one of my personal favorite ways to learn about building AI agents that actually do useful work.
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This intermediate course teaches you how to build, deploy, and manage AI apps and intelligent agents using Microsoft Foundry.
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It covers such things such as developing generative AI chat apps, designing and orchestrating multi-agent workflows, and adding voice and vision experiences, and extracting insights from documents and other content.
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By the end of the course, you'll learn how to ground models in your own data, give agents the tools they need to act, and orchestrate multiple agents that collaborate to complete real tasks.
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You'll also gain practical experience publishing agents where your users already work, adding speech and vision to your apps, and applying responsible AI guardrails so your solutions have the tools to move from prototype to production.
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This course includes interactive exercises that walk you through building AI applications and agents in Microsoft Foundry, reinforcing key concepts through guided practical labs across the learning paths.
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This course is perfect for those who have a working knowledge of Python, experience calling REST APIs and SDKs, and a foundational understanding of Azure services and core generative AI concepts.
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Completing this course will provide you with a solid foundation for understanding what to focus on for the Microsoft Certified Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate, AI-103.
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However, also requires work experience and practice to put those skills into action before you're truly well prepared.
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If you're looking to enhance your skills in Microsoft Foundry, AI agents, and multimodal AI development on Azure, or are preparing for a certification exam, this is the perfect course for you.
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So what's in it for you?
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Why should you take this course out of all the others that are out there?
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You'll gain interactive, real-world skills to design, build, and deploy intelligent AI applications and agents using Azure.
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You'll learn how to work with modern AI capabilities, including generative AI, multimodal solutions, vision speech language, and agent-based workflows, giving you the experience to build scalable enterprise-ready applications with confidence.
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And most importantly, you'll position yourself at the forefront of a rapidly growing field equipped with in-demand skills to build intelligent systems and accelerate innovation.
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You can take this course using our self-paced training materials or join one of our instructor-led sessions taught by Microsoft trainers like me.
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Our instructor-led training is designed to suit all learning styles.
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Whether you prefer listening, visual engagement, or hands-on experience, we've got you covered.
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Microsoft trainers deliver classes using PowerPoint and demonstrations, and whiteboard while incorporating real-world experiences into the classroom.
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You'll have lots of opportunity to engage and ask questions, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.
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Let's sum up now.
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This learning experience gives you the practical skills to design, build, and deploy intelligent AI applications and agents, helping you automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and spend less time on manual effort so you can focus on higher-value work.
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You are the most valuable resource an organization has.
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Let's make the best use of your day.
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Ready to enroll?
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Check out the description below for details.
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Thanks for watching.

What You'll Learn from This Video

This video is a great tool for english speaking practice, especially if you want to improve your ability to follow and replicate clear, professional speech. You’ll learn to parse complex ideas—like explaining technical courses—while maintaining a natural flow. Additionally, you’ll practice understanding and using persuasive language, as the speaker highlights the value of the course. These skills are perfect for shadow speech exercises, where you mimic the rhythm and tone of native speakers.

Listen For These Sounds

Pay attention to connected speech in phrases like "Imagine your inbox is full"—the "is" blends into "full" smoothly. You’ll also hear reductions, such as "how do you" becoming "how d’you" and "let me" sounding like "lemme." Linking is common too: "build smarter apps" connects the "d" in "build" to the "s" in "smarter." These nuances are key for sounding natural when you shadow speak.

Say It Like a Native

The speaker uses a steady, confident rhythm with stress on key words like "real solution," "practical experience," and "in-demand skills." To mirror this, emphasize nouns and verbs that carry meaning, and keep your pace consistent—avoid rushing through technical terms like "generative AI" or "multimodal workflows." Practice pausing slightly before important points, as the speaker does when introducing the course’s benefits. This will help you sound more authoritative and engaging, a skill that shadowspeaks exercises can strengthen over time. Whether you’re learning English with YouTube or through other tools, focusing on these elements will take your speaking to the next level.

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.

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