Shadowing Practice: GIC 2 7e 10 1 SB - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 10, pages 260 through 261, reading 1.
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Finding a Job Finding a job in the United States takes time and effort.
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Here are some tips to help you.
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Write a good resume.
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Include only relevant experience.
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Describe your accomplishments.
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Avoid including unnecessary information.
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Consider asking a friend to read your resume and check it for grammar and spelling mistakes.
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Find out about available jobs.
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One way is by looking on the Internet.
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Another way is by networking.
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Networking means exchanging information with anyone you know who might know of a job job.
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These people might be able to give you insider information about a company, such as who is in charge of hiring, and what it is like to work at their company.
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You can find out about a job before it is even advertised.
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The Wall Street Journal reports that 94% of people who succeed in finding a job say that networking was a big help.
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Practice before you go for an interview.
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The more prepared you are, the more relaxed you will feel and the more you will convey confidence.
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If you are worried about saying or doing the wrong thing, practice will help.
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Learn something about the company by going to the company's website.
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview.
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Feeling relaxed is important.
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Saving on time or just a few minutes before the interview doesn't give you time to relax.
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Behave professionally during the interview.
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Avoid chewing gum.
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Turn off your cell phone completely.
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Avoid saying anything negative about your current job or employer.
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One question might be, tell me something about yourself.
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Instead of talking about your personal life, focus on your skills and work experience.
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Answer each question concisely.
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Avoid giving long answers.
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At the end of the interview, offer a firm handshake.
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Thanking the interviewer by letter or email a few days later is a good idea.
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Some people send out hundreds of resumes and go on dozens of interviews before finding a job.
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Looking for a job isn't something you do just once or twice in your lifetime.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "GIC 2 7e 10 1 SB" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →