Shadowing Practice: ✈️ How To Pass Emirates Open Days: Emirates Group Discussion | Emirates Interview - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Imagine we're at an Emirates Open Day.
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We're doing a group exercise
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and the test is all about you having one blanket left on board the aircraft
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and you have to choose whether to give it to a pregnant lady, an accompanied minor, a vlogger,
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a VIP, an off-duty Emirates crew member, or a dissatisfied passenger.
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Now what would you do?
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Hi, I'm Orlando and you're watching Wishcasting.
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We do World Travel Guides and try to get you traveling for free by joining Emirates, one of the highest paying companies with biggest network in the world.
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Join our tutorials and travel guides every Wednesday and Sunday at 5pm plus 2 GMT.
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Today's lesson is sponsored by the Emirates Wannabes Facebook group, getting you in touch with real Emirates flight attendants.
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It's the only online community made of Emirates cabin crew, ex-Emirates cabin crew, and aspiring cabin crew helping each other.
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Join now, it's free.
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Find the links down in the description.
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The scenario we're covering today is to be treated exactly as the scenario I've explained on my previous episodes.
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Please watch those videos since they're really good.
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Find them in the link up here.
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The main objective of the scenario is to show the recruiter you're super good in doing teamwork.
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Talking over other people, shouting, leading too much will fail you.
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Staying quiet, not interacting at all, not adding any value to the decision making will also fail you.
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The recruiters don't really care about your answer.
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They care how you choose the answer, how you all come to an agreement in choosing the answer.
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The way the scenario works is the following.
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The recruiter provides you details to the scenario and gives you around 5-15 minutes, depending on the size of the group,
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to discuss and choose among your team which is the correct answer.
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The recruiter will walk around and listen carefully to the way you communicate.
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He'll take several notes and compile a portfolio of good or bad actions you've had within your group.
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Once the time is up, you'll be confronted by the recruiter who will try to break you down with words
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and aggressive behavior to see how long you can handle stress and how you handle it.
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The recruiter will rotate characters by impersonating them and assaulting you verbally.
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Whatever you say, whatever excuse you find, she'll try to break you down and refuse your apologies.
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This link in the upper right corner is our Masterclass series on joining Emirates.
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It's free.
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It'll always be free.
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And it's a goldmine.
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Trust us.
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Follow it from the beginning to the very end.
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The procedure you should use is the following.
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Apologize immediately. Be empathetic.
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Explain in full details why this problem occurred.
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Offer alternative solutions by describing them in detail.
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Explain what course of actions you'll be following in order to fix the problem.
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And last, always follow up on the passenger.
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Explain what step you're currently at and what you're doing to fix it in detail.
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Most of the candidates trying to pass this group exercise break down, stutter and don't know what to say.
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They look left and right and start apologizing for not knowing what to say.
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To make this episode more realistic, we made a live example for you to learn from.
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Excuse me.
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Uh, yes madam, what can I do for you?
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I don't have a blanket.
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You didn't have a blanket on your seat when you first entered the airport?
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No, look.
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How is this possible?
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I'm very sorry about that.
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I believe some other passenger must have taken it because they were feeling a bit cold during boarding.
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Oh, nice of them.
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Okay, but no problem.
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What I'll be doing is I'll be going throughout the whole cabin searching for a blanket for you.
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I'll ask my colleagues if they have any in their relevant areas.
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Okay, please do.
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I'll be right back.
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Thanks.
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Madam, I'm very sorry I couldn't find a blanket for you.
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So no worries, I've escalated the problem to my seniors
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and you'll probably end up getting a blanket from business class or first class.
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Is that okay for you?
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Yeah, that's totally fine as long as I get it.
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You will definitely.
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So I'll get back to you, okay?
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Use these effective body language tricks while interacting with a passenger.
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Listen completely and don't interrupt the passenger.
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Slightly and continuously with your head as the passenger talks.
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Make a serious and slightly upset face.
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As the passenger talks, look down for a while as
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if you're absorbing what he's saying and every now and then look at the passenger in the eyes.
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When it's your turn to speak, always look at the passenger in the eyes.
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Keep your arms straight along your body, let one hand grab your chin to show extra interest.
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Avoid the following body language mistakes.
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Don't make a super sad face since you still don't know what's the problem yet.
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Don't clench your fists.
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Don't cross your arms.
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Don't keep a straight straight back.
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Don't move left and right all the time.
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Stay on your feet.
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Hold your position.
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Avoid stuttering.
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Avoid saying so...
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Uh...
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We just sooo...uh...we just couldn't...we...uh...uh...uh...uh...uh...I mean like...
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So, to recap, this is what you need to do to pass the group exercise.
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Listen and absorb the problem.
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Apologize immediately.
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Show your understanding and empathy.
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Point out which solutions are available, point out what you're going to do, explain what course of actions you'll be taking and what are you starting with with.
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Explain very well why you're taking those actions with full details.
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Give power to the passenger by making him feel important.
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Inform the passenger that you'll alert other crew members for a more successful resolution of the problem.
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If the problem still isn't solved, consult your seniors only as a final resort.
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As a rule of thumb, don't ever forget of the passenger.
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Always check on the passenger.
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So always go back and see if he's satisfied or not with what happened and the resolution you've taken.
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the description below this video for extra information on the scenario.
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It's extremely helpful and will help you win the group exercise.
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Now that's it for today's video.
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We want to thank you for watching till the very end.
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We thank you for your support and following.
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It's oxygen for us.
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We're trying to reach 2000 subscribers and only your help can make the difference.
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Subscribe, comment, like and share if you care supporting us.
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We do travel guides too.
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Feel free to take a look at our popular low-cost travel guides here.
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Check our entire Free Emirates Masterclass course here.
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We'd love to know your experience in the comments below.
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If you have any other questions, just ask and I will reply.
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As always, it's my pleasure to do videos, hope you liked it, and keep it rolling guys!
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Why Practice Speaking with This Emirates Interview Video?

Practicing with this video offers a unique chance to master real-world speaking contexts—like group discussions and stress-filled interactions—critical for both Emirates interview success and general English fluency. The scenario-based dialogue mirrors IELTS speaking practice, where clear communication, empathy, and structured problem-solving are key. Using the shadowing technique here helps you mimic natural speech patterns, tone, and pacing, making it easier to respond confidently under pressure. Plus, the video’s focus on body language and stress management adds layers to your practice, ensuring you sound and look polished.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video uses practical structures ideal for shadow speech. For example, “Explain in full details why this problem occurred” emphasizes using complex sentences with cause-and-effect clauses, a must for IELTS speaking. Phrases like “Offer alternative solutions by describing them in detail” teach how to frame suggestions clearly, while “Always follow up on the passenger” highlights the importance of present perfect tense for ongoing actions. The speaker also uses conditional structures—“if the problem still isn’t solved, consult your seniors”—which are vital for problem-solving dialogues. These expressions aren’t just for interviews; they’re transferable to everyday English, making this video a versatile tool.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Tricky words in the video include “scenario” (often mispronounced as “seh-NAH-ree-oh” instead of “suh-NAIR-ee-oh”) and “empathy” (avoid stressing the second syllable: “EM-puh-thee” not “em-PATH-ee”). The speaker’s clear, conversational tone makes it easy to practice with a shadowing app, but watch for reduced forms like “what’re” (in “what’re you doing”) and “gonna” (in “gonna fix it”), which are common in fast speech. Mimicking these nuances will help you sound more natural, whether in an interview or an IELTS speaking test. Focus on pacing too—pausing slightly after key points, as the speaker does, can make your speech more engaging and easier to follow.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis sponsored · be treated · be confronted
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've explained · I've escalated · you've taken
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formstart apologizing · Avoid stuttering · Avoid saying
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill fail · will also fail · will walk

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 →