Shadowing Practice: How to Find a Mentor Who Can Accelerate Your Career | Christine vs. Work - Learn English Speaking with Video
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CHRISTINE LIU: How to find a mentor?
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So everyone's saying that you should have a mentor.
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It's good for you.
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But I don't have one.
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I don't know how to feel about it?
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I'm on the fence.
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I feel like I am making this grand request for someone who is probably way more busy and got way more things on their plate.
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Am I too old to have a mentor at this point or who on earth would want to spend time with me?
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Well, I have a ton of excuses, but I know it's important.
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I'm going to give it a shot.
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So in this video, we're going to figure out how to find a mentor and make sure we're getting all the benefits from that relationship.
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Stick around if you want to see me go through these tips step-by-step.
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I'm ready to start my mentorship journey.
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LESLIE CAMINO: When you have somebody that has your back, somebody that cares about your success, it really has the opportunity to give you external perspective on how you can be happier at what you're doing.
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CHRISTINE LIU: That's Leslie Camino, she's the senior director of global learning at Keysight Technologies.
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She manages leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and culture programs.
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For people like me-- I don't have a mentor.
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What would you say to people who are like, yeah, well, I'm good.
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I don't need one.
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LESLIE CAMINO: Well, research shows that having a mentor increases your capability of promotions, particularly in women, and women of color, and people of color.
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You are able to increase your capability in certain areas of the job.
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We know the impact that it has on engagement, retention, employee growth.
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CHRISTINE LIU: We're getting into mentor hunting mode.
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Let's lay out all the necessary steps.
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Take a pause before you start sending out those mentor invitations.
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Just understand what are you trying to do.
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What's your goal?
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What do you need out of this person?
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LESLIE CAMINO: Do you have a higher vision?
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Do you have a higher aspiration that you want to achieve?
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You're essentially going to sell that dream to that person to be able to say yes to investing their time, their energy, and their knowledge.
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Get very specific if, for example, I want to become a better speaker, I want to become a better writer, I want to network with certain people.
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Get super specific so you don't have to do a lot of work with the mentor up front.
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CHRISTINE LIU: Next, remember that this relationship is two ways.
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So both parties should feel some value out of being in this relationship.
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So think about what you bring to the table and don't be shy about it.
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LESLIE CAMINO: What is that special gift, what is that special knowledge that you bring?
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I've had CEOs that cannot wait to be mentors of emerging leaders.
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Why? Because CEOs are insulated and this gives them a glimpse lower in the organization.
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CHRISTINE LIU: All right, you want to make a short list of people that you want to reach out to.
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I'm trying to figure out who to even consider.
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LESLIE CAMINO: Somebody that listens, somebody that's able to share their story, somebody that doesn't mind being vulnerable, and somebody that you feel really comfortable with, and has the time.
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CHRISTINE LIU: If your top pick isn't available right now, that's fine.
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You made a connection.
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That's something.
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Now it's time to send your pitch.
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It's just a top line intro and your vision.
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Here's who I am, here's where I want to go, and would you be down to help me on that journey.
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LESLIE CAMINO: And then set up some time for a one-on-one meeting.
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That first meeting has to be about checking that chemistry and-- CHRISTINE LIU: It's like a first date?
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LESLIE CAMINO: Totally.
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I didn't want to make that correlation, but it really is.
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CHRISTINE LIU: Let's say you make a connection, that is awesome.
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Now this is the most important part, if you take away anything from this video, is that you are responsible for making this relationship work.
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This means running the logistics, setting up the meetings, figuring out the agenda, being really clear what you want to do during this time together because they're giving you a great gift of their time, and knowledge, and insight.
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They just need to roll up and just be in your hands.
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I'm so excited to give this a whirl.
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LESLIE CAMINO: You have a lot to gain and really nothing to lose.
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CHRISTINE LIU: I rode into Boston today.
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I'm going to meet up with one of my potential mentors, hopefully.
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I'm excited because she's a senior producer, she works in a lot of the similar platforms, and she works for a media company.
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But I'm hoping to trade notes.
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We're going to get some coffee.
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I'm really excited and also it's a beautiful day, so let's go.
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All right, so I'm home now, but I think it was a win.
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We discussed we should do this again.
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We're tentatively doing a bimonthly call that we can keep up to date and not blink and have a year go by before talking again.
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I am really excited that I went through everything.
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Thank you, Leslie.
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Hopefully this is a two-way win-win.
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I feel great.
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Peace out. If you're still watching, one, thank you.
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But, two, I'm really curious.
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What do you want me to explore?
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What problems do you have at work?
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I love to solve them.
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Please leave a comment.
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I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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And if you have any other ideas, throw them my way.
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All right, peace out.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing speaking skills through well-structured content is crucial for English learners aiming to improve their fluency and confidence. This video featuring Christine Liu and Leslie Camino provides insightful advice on finding a mentor, which not only stimulates personal growth but also offers conversational contexts for English speaking practice. By engaging with the material, learners can enhance their vocabulary around professional development and mentorship while employing the shadowing technique to grasp the nuances of spoken English.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The video introduces several useful phrases and structures that can greatly benefit English learners. Here are a few key expressions to note:
- "How to find a mentor?" - This opening question sets the stage for a practical discussion on mentorship, illustrating how to ask for guidance in English.
- "I want to become a better speaker/writer" - This expression emphasizes setting specific goals, which is beneficial in both casual and professional conversations.
- "What is that special gift you bring?" - This phrase is a clever way to encourage learners to think about their unique skills, facilitating discussions surrounding personal strengths.
These structures are particularly useful for IELTS speaking practice, where learners are often required to discuss personal aspirations and achievements.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As learners practice the content, they may encounter some pronunciation challenges. Here are a few tricky words and phrases highlighted in the video:
- "Mentor" – Focus on the clear enunciation of the vowel sound in the first syllable.
- "Vulnerable" – This word can be difficult; practice emphasizing the second syllable to achieve the correct rhythm.
- "Investment" – Pay attention to the blending of sounds in this word—it's helpful to slow down during practice to ensure clarity.
Using the shadow speak method or shadowspeak, learners can effectively mimic the pronunciation and intonation of the speakers in the video, enhancing their listening and speaking skills simultaneously. Utilizing a shadowing site or video content makes these practice sessions even more fruitful, allowing learners to develop their language proficiency in a contextual setting.
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.