Shadowing Practice: Delegating a Task to the New Intern - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey, do you have a minute? I've got a task for you.
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Of course! I've been hoping for a real project.
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Great. I need a summary of our market research.
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Focus on our three biggest competitors and their prices.
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Got it. Should I include their marketing, too?
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No, just prices and main features. Keep it simple.
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Okay. What format would you like it in?
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One page, with a simple table. Nothing fancy.
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Oh, and I need it by Thursday at noon.
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No problem! You can count on me.
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Hi! How's the research going? Any questions?
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It's going great! I'm already on page twelve.
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Wait... page twelve? Did you say twelve?
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Yes! I've covered every competitor I could find.
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Hmm, I think we've had a little misunderstanding.
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Oh no. Did I get it completely wrong?
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Not at all. Your research is actually really useful.
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But for Friday, I only need three competitors.
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I'm so sorry. I guess I got a bit carried away.
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Don't worry, it happens to everyone.
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Just pick the most important points for each one.
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Um, could I send you a quick draft tonight?
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Sure, that's a great idea. We can check it together.
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Here it is. One page, I promise!
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Wow, this is so clear and easy to read!
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Honestly, it's exactly what I needed.
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Phew, that's such a relief! Thank you.
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Guess what? The director wants a full report next month.
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No way! So my twelve pages weren't wasted?
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Exactly. Keep them safe. You'll need them soon.
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Thanks! Next time, I'll ask more questions first.
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Good plan. You did a great job this week.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Delegating a Task to the New Intern”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: page, twelve, competitor. This video has 32 sentences and 268 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:56. The speaker talks at a steady 139 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 11 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| twelve noun | /twɛlv/ | A group of twelve items. |
| competitor noun | /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/ | A person or organization against whom one is competing. |
| format noun | /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ | The layout of a publication or document. |
| summary noun | /ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/ | An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material. |
| fancy noun | /ˈfæn.si/ | The imagination. |
| noon noun | /nun/ | The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon. |
| misunderstand verb | /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ | To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly. |
| phew | /fjuː/ | Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise. |
| task noun | /tæsk/ | A piece of work done as part of one’s duties. |
| draft noun | /dɹæft/ | A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle. |
| relief noun | /rɪˈlif/ | The removal of stress or discomfort. |
| completely adverb | /kəmˈpliːtli/ | In a complete manner; thoroughly. |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| minute noun | /ˈmɪnɪt/ | A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds). |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carried away adjective | Made excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, do you have a minute?
- I've got a task for you.
- Should I include their marketing, too?
- What format would you like it in?
- Did I get it completely wrong?
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 | I've covered · we've had |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll need · I'll ask |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: competitor /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/, misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
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 twelve, competitor, format.
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.