Shadowing Practice: How to Answer: Tell Me About Yourself | Job Interview English Conversation ✅ - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Good morning.
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Please come in.
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Good morning.
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Thank you.
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Please sit down.
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Thank you very much.
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What is your name?
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My name is David.
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Nice to meet you, David.
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Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from?
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I am from Chicago.
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Good.
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How old are you?
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I am 25 years old.
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Do you have a degree?
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Yes, I studied business.
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Very good.
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Do you have work experience?
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Yes, I worked in a shop.
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What did you do there?
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I sold clothes and helped customers. That is good experience.
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Thank you.
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Why do you want this job?
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Because I like working with people.
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That is a nice answer.
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Thank you.
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Can you work in a team?
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Yes, I can.
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I like teamwork.
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Can you work on weekends?
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Yes, I can work any day. That is very good.
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Thank you.
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What are your strengths?
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I am friendly and hardworking.
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Excellent.
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What are your hobbies?
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I like reading and playing football.
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That's interesting.
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Thank you.
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Do you have any questions for me?
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Yes.
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What time does work start?
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At 9 o'clock every morning.
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Okay.
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Thank you.
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You did well today.
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We'll call you soon.
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Thank you very much.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, David.
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Good morning.
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Please come in.
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Good morning, sir.
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Thank you.
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Please sit down.
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Thank you very much.
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What is your name?
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My name is Anna.
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Nice to meet you, Anna.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Do you know this job is for a flight attendant?
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Yes, I know.
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Why do you want to be a flight attendant?
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Because I like traveling and helping people.
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That is a good answer.
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Thank you.
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Can you speak English well?
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Yes, I can.
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Do you speak other languages?
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Yes, I speak a little French.
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Very nice.
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Do you like working with people?
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Yes, I like it very much.
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Can you stay calm in difficult situations?
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Yes, I can stay calm.
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Can you work at night?
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Yes, I can work at night.
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Can you work on weekends?
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Yes, I can work any day.
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Good.
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Do you know how to swim?
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Yes, I can swim well.
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Excellent.
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That is important for safety.
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I understand.
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Do you have any health problems?
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No, I'm healthy.
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Very good.
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Are you afraid of flying?
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No, I am not afraid.
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I love flying.
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Perfect.
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Why should we hire you?
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Because I am kind, friendly, and hardworking.
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That is a very good answer.
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Thank you.
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Do you have any questions?
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Yes.
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When does the training start?
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Training starts next month.
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Okay, thank you very much.
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We will call you soon with the result.
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Thank you, sir.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, Anna.
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Good afternoon.
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Please come in.
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Good afternoon.
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Thank you.
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Please take a seat.
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Thank you very much.
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What is your name?
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My name is Michael Brown.
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Nice to meet you, Michael.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Why do you want to be a flight attendant?
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Because I want to help passengers and give good service.
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Very good.
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Do you like working with people?
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Yes, I enjoy working with people.
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How do you act with an angry passenger?
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I stay calm, listen, and speak politely.
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Good answer.
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How do you act with a child on the plane?
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I smile, speak kindly, and help the child feel safe.
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Excellent.
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Do you like teamwork?
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Yes, I like working in a team.
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Can you stay calm in an emergency?
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Yes, I can stay calm and follow instructions.
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Do you know how to swim?
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Yes, I can swim well.
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Can you carry heavy bags?
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Yes, I am strong and can lift bags.
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Good.
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Can you work at night or on holidays?
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Yes, I can work anytime.
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Do you speak English well?
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Yes, I speak English well.
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Do you speak another language?
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Only a little Italian. That is still useful.
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Thank you.
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Are you afraid of flying?
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No, I love flying.
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What are your strengths?
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I am polite, patient, and hardworking.
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Why should we hire you?
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Because I will always take care of passengers and keep them safe.
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That is a very good answer.
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Thank you, sir.
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We will call you soon with the result.
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Thank you very much.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, Michael.
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Hi, Tom.
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Hi, Anna.
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How are you?
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I am fine, thank you. And you?
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I'm good.
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What are you doing today?
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I am thinking about English. About English?
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Why?
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I want to learn English.
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That's great!
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English is very important.
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Yes, I need it for my future.
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Do you want English for work?
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Yes, and also for travel.
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Oh, do you like traveling?
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Yes, very much.
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Then English will help you a lot.
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I know, but it is not easy.
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Don't worry, you can do it.
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Do you also study English?
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Yes, I study every day.
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Really?
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How do you study?
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I read books, watch movies, and listen to songs. That sounds fun.
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Yes, it is fun and helpful.
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Do you go to English classes?
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Yes, twice a week. Are the classes good?
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Yes, the teacher is very kind.
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I want to join too.
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You should.
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It will help you.
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But I feel shy to speak.
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Don't feel shy.
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Just practice.
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Do you practice with friends?
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Yes, we talk in English together.
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Can I practice with you? Of course.
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We can speak slowly.
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That is good for me.
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Yes, step by step you will learn.
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Do you know many words?
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A little.
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I learn 10 new words every day.
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That's smart.
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I want to try two.
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You can write them in a notebook.
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Oh, yes.
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That will help me remember.
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Also, you can listen to English every day.
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Even if I don't understand.
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Yes, listening will train your ears.
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I see.
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Thank you for the advice.
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You are welcome.
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Let's start today.
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Okay, let's say something in English now.
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Good idea.
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Let's practice greetings.
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Hello, how are you?
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I am fine, thank you. And you?
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I'm good.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Yay, I spoke English today.
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Yes, and you did very well.
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Thank you, Tom.
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I feel happy.
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Keep practicing, and you will be better every day.
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Yes, I will never stop learning.

What Speaking Skills Will You Build with This Video?

This video targets a key fluency milestone: mastering natural, confident responses in job interview settings. By practicing the dialogue, you’ll learn to structure answers clearly, stay calm under questions, and sound professional—skills that bridge the gap between basic English and real-world communication. It’s a perfect tool to learn English with videos because it mirrors actual conversation flow, helping you think on your feet in English.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Interviews

Keep these phrases handy for your next interview. Notice how they’re simple but effective:

  • "I studied [field]." – Clear way to share your education.
  • "I worked in [place] and [task]." – Concise work experience description.
  • "Because I like [reason]." – Directly answers "why do you want this job?"
  • "I am [adjective] and [adjective]." – Highlighting strengths without overcomplicating.
  • "What time does work start?" – A smart, practical question to ask employers.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation and Rhythm

One common challenge in job interviews is sounding too robotic. The video helps you practice natural rhythm—how to pause slightly after questions, stress key words like "friendly" or "hardworking," and keep your tone warm. To improve English pronunciation, try shadowspeak (repeating the dialogue aloud right after the speaker). This technique, also called shadow speech or shadow speak, trains your mouth to mimic native intonation and speed. Pay attention to how "Thank you very much" is spoken with a slight rise on "very"—it sounds more genuine than a flat delivery. By focusing on these details, you’ll move from just answering questions to connecting with interviewers.

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.