Shadowing Practice: Dora’s Job Interview | Dora ep2 | Learn English Through Story - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Jess, tomorrow will be a very big day for me.
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What's that, girl?
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You seem quite nervous.
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I'm going to have a job interview at the New York Headlines office at 10 o 'clock tomorrow.
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Pardon?
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New York Headlines?
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You were talking about New York headlines with Sarah Hufersmith, one of the most famous editors of the decade.
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I am.
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Sarah will be one of my interviewers.
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Oh my god, that's unbelievable.
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You gotta ask Sarah for an autograph for me, Dora.
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Jess, I'm being stressed out right now.
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Stop kidding.
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Okay, fine then.
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So, tell me what you are afraid of the most.
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You mean my fears?
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Yeah, tell me things that scare you.
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I don't think that I like that animal very much.
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You're terrified by spiders?
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Yes, I'm also afraid of the dark and being stuck in a rut.
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Being stuck in a rut, huh?
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You meant you're afraid of doing something over and over again, right?
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Yeah, that's right.
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Repetition is probably what I'm scared of the most.
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You see, going to the interview is not one of your fears at all.
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Your fears are spiders, the dark, and being stuck in a rut.
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I know when it comes to important occasions in our lives, we are surrounded by fears.
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However, in the worst -case scenario, which can happen to you during the interview, you can still find another open door.
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You're so right.
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I won't lose anything if I fail in that job interview.
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I'm living in New York Opportunities are unlimited for people who are passionate and talented That is so true
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Thank you so much, Jess
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I'm feeling like there's a weight off of my shoulders now You have relieved yourself of a burden, haven't you?
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I will try my best at the interview tomorrow morning i believe that you can do it thank you girl
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oh actually jess you can help me with one more thing
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what's that i'll be happy to help you let's go into my room
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i could use some help with an outfit that i should wear into the interview tomorrow Okay, chop -chop, show me what you got, Dora.
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Oh, I'm wondering what I should wear.
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The first outfit is a basic one with a white shirt and a navy blue skirt.
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The second set includes a white shirt, black trousers, and a black jacket.
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So, what do you think, Jess?
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I think the first outfit is a bit boring.
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But the second one is chunky with that jacket.
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The weather now is not that cold to wear jackets.
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Hmm, you're right.
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To impress an interviewer like Sarah Heufer -Smith, you should wear something simple but still elegant.
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Don't forget to show the energetic side of your characteristics, too.
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so what should i wear jess my choice is for the second outfit but you've got to lose that jacket
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a simple white shirt and black trousers are enough Are you sure?
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100%.
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Just be yourself and you will nail it.
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Aw, Jess, you're the best.
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Now let's sleep tight, sweetie.
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Save your energy for your big day.
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Let's go to bed.
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Good night, Jess.
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Sweet dreams.
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Welcome to the official interview of the New York Headlines.
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I'm Samson, journalist of the NYH.
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And I'm Sarah.
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I am a head editor of the NYH.
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We're in charge of the interview today with you.
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I hope that we can get the best experience.
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Yes, it's such an honor for me to be here today.
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I think we can start now.
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So, Dora, can you give us a brief introduction about yourself, please?
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My name is Dora Pearson.
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I'm 23 years old.
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I have a degree in journalism at Boston University, Massachusetts.
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I've just moved to New York City to follow my dream to become a reporter.
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Your hometown is Boston, and you came to Massachusetts to earn a higher education?
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Yes, that's right.
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Dora, do you have any working experiences in reporting and writing articles?
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I do.
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I used to be president of my university broadcasting club.
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I've also finished my six -month internship at one of the local newspaper offices.
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That's impressive.
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I think you have a very solid background to become a reporter at the NYH.
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But can I ask one more question?
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Yes, please do.
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Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
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In the matter of five years from now, my expectation is that I can be a professional reporter.
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because I just love reporting so much.
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I think it's one of the ways to spread kindness and bring up -to -date news and information to everyone.
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Therefore, I'll try my very best to observe, to learn, and to share what I know to people.
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I appreciate your passion for this career.
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I can't help myself but agree with you, Samson.
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Dora, I just think that you really have the potential to be a successful reporter.
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Even more successful than us.
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She might be, and yes, I think it's enough for the interview today, Dora.
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We'll inform you through email the result within a week.
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Thank you for having me here.
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Thank you, and we hope to see you later.
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Keep it up, young lady.
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how did it go dora everything went pretty well what did they say to you
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calm down jess they will mail me with the results soon
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i have a really good feeling about this one you're surely
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to be hired hopefully oh can we meet up at the k and k supermarket now?
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Yeah, I'll be there soon.
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Okay, see you.
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See you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 108 sentences and 1030 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:20. The speaker talks at a steady 110 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| reporter noun | /ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ | Someone or something that reports. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| headline noun | /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ | The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article. |
| spider noun | /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ | Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| chop verb | /t͡ʃɑp/ | To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. |
| trousers noun | /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/ | An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg. |
| interviewer noun | /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ | One who interviews. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| earn verb | /ɝn/ | To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. |
| impressive adjective | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| bring up to verb | To raise (something) so that it reaches a particular standard or minimum requirement. |
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. |
| stress out verb | To become stressed. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is brought · being stuck · are surrounded |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have relieved · I've just moved · I've also finished |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | scenario, which can · people who are |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most famous · the worst · my best |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 31 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, passion /ˈpæʃən/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/, unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/, characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/
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 reporter, jacket, outfit.
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.