Shadowing Practice: IT Questions Speaking x3 v2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Listen and repeat.
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Each English question will be read three times.
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What does a systems analyst do?
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What is the difference between a software developer and a support technician?
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• What is the difference between a software developer and a support technician?
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• Why do companies have IT security rules for passwords? passwords.
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Why do companies have IT security rules for passwords?
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What is cloud computing?
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What is cloud computing?
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What is the difference between internal components and peripherals?
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What is the difference between internal components and peripherals?
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What is the difference between internal components and peripherals?
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What does a CPU do? do?
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What does a CPU do?
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What is a GUI?
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What is a GUI?
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What is the difference between open source and proprietary software?
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What is the difference between open source and proprietary software?
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What is a LAN and what is a WAN?
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What is a L -A -N and what is a W -A -N?
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What is a L -A -N and what is a W -A -N?
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What is a client -server system?
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What is a client -server system?
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What is a VPN?
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What is encryption?
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What is a primary key?
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What are typical tasks of a systems administrator?
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What are typical tasks of a systems administrator?
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What is a backup and why is it important?
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What is a backup and why is it important?
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How is a formula constructed in a spreadsheet to perform calculations on data?
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How is a formula constructed in a spreadsheet to perform calculations on data?
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How is a formula constructed in a spreadsheet to perform calculations on data?
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What is bandwidth?
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What does TCO mean?
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What does TCO mean?
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What does TCO mean?
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What costs make up the TCO of a device?
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What are the main software pricing models?
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What are the main software pricing models?
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What are the main software pricing models?
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What is an enterprise social network?
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How do video conferencing benefits contribute to improving interoffice communication in a global company?
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How do video conferencing benefits contribute to improving interoffice communication in a global company?
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What does an MCU do?
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What is data compression?
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What are the main stages of software development?
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What are the main stages of software development?
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What are the main stages of software development?
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What is debugging?
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What is debugging?
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What is the difference between
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Alpha and Bayerra testing?
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What is SEO?
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What does it mean when a program is hanging?
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What does it mean when a program is hanging?
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What is a disk failure?
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What is a disk failure?
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What is a help desk ticket?
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What is bloatware?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “IT Questions Speaking x3 v2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: software, difference, main, Tco, peripherals. This video has 60 sentences and 433 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:37. Only 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 58 of its 60 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| formula noun | /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ | Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically. |
| component noun | /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ | A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. |
| password noun | /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ | A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information. |
| construct verb | /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ | To build or form (something) by assembling parts. |
| calculation noun | /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/ | The act or process of calculating. |
| peripheral adjective | /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ | On the periphery or boundary. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| backup noun | /ˈbækˌʌp/ | A reserve or substitute. |
| developer noun | /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ | A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products. |
| administrator noun | /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/ | One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager. |
| disk noun | /dɪsk/ | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. |
| technician noun | /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ | A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology. |
| proprietary adjective | /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ | Of or relating to property or ownership. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/, technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/, compression /kəmˈpɹɛʃ.ən/, encryption /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/, spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/
- Long words — get the stress right: peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/, developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/, administrator /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/, proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/
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 formula, component, password.
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.