Shadowing Practice: Emma Goes for a Job Interview | Easy English Story for Beginners (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm Emma.
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Welcome to English with Emma.
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Here you'll learn real English through everyday conversations.
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Let's learn real English together.
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Hi, Emma.
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Hi, Mia.
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Are you ready?
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Almost.
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Don't forget your meeting.
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I know.
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Are you nervous?
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A little.
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Don't worry.
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I'll be fine.
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Good luck.
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Thank you, Mia.
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The coffee shop is close, so I can get a coffee before my job interview.
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I still have some time before my interview, so I don't need to hurry.
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Oh, no!
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My interview paper!
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Excuse me.
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I think you dropped this paper.
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Thank you so much.
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I really need this paper for my job interview.
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I hope your job interview goes well.
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Thank you.
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I hope so, too.
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Everything is okay now.
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I can get my coffee and then go to my interview.
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Good morning.
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Welcome.
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Good morning.
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What can I get for you?
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I'm not sure what to choose.
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What do you recommend?
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Our latte is very popular.
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Is it sweet?
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Not very sweet.
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Okay, I'll have a latte, please.
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What size would you like?
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Medium, please.
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Hot or iced?
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Hot, please.
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Would you like anything else?
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That muffin looks good.
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it looks delicious
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but I don't want to be late for my interview I
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can put the muffin in a bag for you that's a great idea so one medium hot latte and one muffin.
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Yes, that's right.
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If you're enjoying this story, please like the video.
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And don't forget to subscribe.
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Leave a comment and tell us what you think.
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Now let's continue.
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Are you in a hurry?
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Yes, a little.
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I have a job interview after I leave the coffee shop.
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Are you ready for the interview?
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I think I'm ready.
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I prepared my papers and practiced my answers, but I'm still a little nervous. That sounds good.
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You prepared well, so just stay calm.
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Thank you.
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I feel a little better now.
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Emma, your latte and muffin are ready.
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Thank you.
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Let me check my coffee.
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Excuse me.
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I think this is not my coffee.
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Oh, you're right.
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I'm sorry.
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I gave you another customer's coffee.
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That's okay.
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These things happen.
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Here is your latte.
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This one is yours.
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Yes, that's mine.
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Thank you.
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My coffee is ready, but I need to leave now for my job interview Good luck with your job interview,
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I hope everything goes well Thank you,
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Lily, it was nice talking to you Goodbye Now I need to get to my interview on time
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I need to find the right building I don't want to be late.
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I still have some time, but I need to hurry.
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Oh no, the map shows a different way.
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Excuse me, do you know where Bright Future Company is?
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Yes, go straight, then turn left at the next corner.
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thank you that's very helpful thanks again have a good day you too good luck
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finally this is the right building
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here i am i'm ready for my interview thank you for watching english with emma i hope you enjoyed today's story.
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I'll see you in the next episode.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Emma Goes for a Job Interview | Easy English Story for Beginners (A1–A2)" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.