Shadowing Practice: DON'T MAKE THIS INTERVIEW MISTAKE - Learn English Speaking with Video
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At the end of an interview, there's always that moment where they say, do you have any questions for us?
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And what I've seen sitting on the other side of the table is people either ask a question
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they don't really have because they feel like they're supposed to, or they say, no, I don't have any questions.
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And it's just a missed opportunity.
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And so this one I have to give credit to my co -founder.
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He came up with, and this is one of the things I did not anticipate.
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I got the most positive responses.
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Like, I got the job because of this question type of a thing.
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And the question is, okay, so let's say that this interview went really well,
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and a year from now I got the job and you're looking back.
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What would I have had to have done in order for you to feel like it was a good decision?
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Like what things will I have had to have done in that role?
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And so typically the person goes, hmm, I like that.
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That's a really good question, and it does a handful of things.
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One, you've gotten them to imagine the interview going really well and them hiring you, right?
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And then second, they're going to lay out for you exactly what you need to do in the role to excel.
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And that is something that every boss wants.
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It's like I want you interested in knowing what I need from you in order to do a good job.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “DON'T MAKE THIS INTERVIEW MISTAKE”. This video has 18 sentences and 258 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:07. The speaker talks fast, about 231 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 4 of its 18 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| founder noun | /ˈfaʊ̯n.dəː/ | One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.). |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| handful noun | /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ | The amount that a hand will grasp or contain. |
| anticipate verb | /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ | To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. |
| excel verb | /ɪkˈsɛl/ | To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something. |
| typically adverb | /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ | In a typical or common manner. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| interview noun | /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/ | Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official or adversarial nature. |
| credit noun | /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ | Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust. |
| positive adjective | /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ | Included, present, characterized by affirmation. |
| opportunity noun | /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ | A chance for advancement, progress or profit. |
| imagine verb | /ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/ | To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind. |
| sit verb | /sɪt/ | To move oneself into such a position. |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. |
| look back verb | To think of (past events) in retrospect (in hindsight). |
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 seen · have had · you've gotten |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most positive |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to give · had to have |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're looking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, they're, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like founder, hire, handful.
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.