Shadowing Practice: 📍EP 170: Phỏng Vấn Xin Việc - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today I would like to talk about my job interview last week.
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I arrived 10 minutes early and sat in the lobby with sweaty hands.
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I kept looking at my phone but I could not focus on anything.
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When the interviewer called my name, I stood up too quickly and almost dropped my bag.
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The first question was easy, they asked me to introduce myself, but my voice was shaking.
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Then they asked why I wanted the job, and I told them I wanted to learn and grow.
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When they asked about my weakness, I was honest and said I sometimes feel nervous in new situations.
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The interviewer wrote something down, but also nodded kindly.
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After 30 minutes, it was over.
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I walked outside with mixed feelings, not sure if I passed,
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but proud because I did not lie and I showed who I really am.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “📍EP 170: Phỏng Vấn Xin Việc”. This video has 11 sentences and 144 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:06. The speaker talks at a steady 132 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| interviewer noun | /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ | One who interviews. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| weakness noun | /ˈwik.nɪs/ | The condition of being weak. |
| lobby noun | /ˈlɑ.bi/ | An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor. |
| kindly adverb | /ˈkaɪn(d)li/ | In a kind manner, out of kindness. |
| nod verb | /nɑd/ | To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement. |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| quickly adverb | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition. |
| drop noun | /dɹɑp/ | A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid. |
| grow verb | /ˈɡɹəʊ/ | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| interview noun | /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/ | Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official or adversarial nature. |
| proud adjective | /ˈpɹaʊ̯d/ | Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified. |
| honest adjective | /ˈɑ.nɪst/ | Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was shaking |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | kept looking |
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 interviewer, arrive, introduce.
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.