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Hello everyone!

Welcome to a new episode of Bo's Slow English.

In today's episode, I'm going to help you prepare for your next job interview.

I have created a video like this in the past, but I did not have a lot of subscribers back then,

so I don't think many people saw that video, but I have a new format this time.

So for today's video, I would like to share my experience as someone who has done or performed interviews for potential candidates.

When I say candidates, I mean the applicants or the possible new employees.

After I share some tips and tricks on how to do really well in an interview, we will do an I speak,

you speak, where I will ask some basic interview questions and I will prompt you with the response.

I hope you feel much more confident after this video

and please share this with your friends who may be learning English

or maybe they need some help with their next job interview.

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I have interviewed many, many people.

I used to be a manager at a company.

I have had to interview medical providers such as nurses and physician's assistants and nurse practitioners.

I'm not sure what the last two are called in other countries, the physician's assistants and nurse practitioners,

but they are basically one level down from a doctor.

I've also interviewed receptionists, medical assistants, support staff.

During interviews, you will probably get asked some of the core basic interview questions,

such as, what are your goals?

Why are you choosing to work with us?

Why do you want this job?

And I know that this can be nerve -wracking because you don't know exactly what questions they will ask,

so you have to be put on the spot.

To be put on the spot means that you're required to say something or answer questions without it being rehearsed.

Try to go into interviews with a calm body and mindset because if you're shaking from nervousness or anxiety,

that will not help the situation.

Some interviewers are tougher than others.

Several months ago, I was being interviewed by this big -time doctor.

He was asking me some very detailed questions about my experience or what would I do in a certain situation,

and I had to maintain calmness.

It's a little bit of a psychological mind game because they want to see if you will crack under pressure.

Crack under pressure means if you are put in a stressful situation, will you look stressed out?

So when this doctor was asking me these questions, I was a little stressed on the inside,

but outwardly I did not show that.

I came in with a lot of confidence

because I was getting the sense that he did not really care for all the details in my responses.

He cared about the gist of my answers and also my emotional reaction.

When I say gist, I mean the overall context.

I remember leaving this interview thinking, I should have said blah, blah, blah.

Or why didn't I mention blah, blah, blah.

And then I sat with my emotions and thoughts and I realized he doesn't actually care about the specific instances is.

He just wants to see my reaction.

So my first tip for you is come with confidence.

Don't show that you are stressed.

A lot of people will try to prepare for an interview.

They might Google or research or ask chat GPT, what kind of interview questions should I expect?

You cannot predict the future.

If you are an expert at what you do, then the answers will come to you as long as you remain calm.

One of the interview questions that this doctor asked me was,

how do I rectify a situation when a client is really upset?

Rectify means to make better or to correct a problem.

I talked about the many, many years of working in customer service

and how the number one most important thing is to make sure that the client feels heard.

If they have a complaint about something, I let them voice their thoughts and their complaints,

and then I will try to calmly find a solution that benefits not only the client but also the business.

Sometimes during an interview, the interviewer might ask you a bit about your personal life.

They shouldn't judge you

or not hire you based on what you choose to do off the clock or when you're not working,

but they may want to get to know you on a different level.

So be prepared for them to ask you some personal questions.

Some questions that I have asked

and I have been asked are what are your hobbies outside of work

or what do you like to do outside of work?

Obviously, you are going to want to respond with activities that are appropriate and professional.

So I wouldn't say, oh, I go clubbing every night and I party all the time.

That's not something I do anyway, but an answer like that would not make you look good.

They may draw some concerns that if you call out sick or decide not to show up to work one day,

then they will always remember is it because she went clubbing or because she was partying?

So again, with this psychological mind game,

I try to feel out or get an idea of what kind of answer the interviewer may be wanting from me.

But I also will answer with authenticity or a real true answer.

I might want to appear more creative or I might want to appear disciplined

so some responses that are true

that I have said in the past are I like to work out I like to go to yoga I

like to cook I like to go to the movies

I like to draw of course your answer will probably be different

but these were my answers something else

that I like to ask during interviews is what's a challenge

you've faced at work this is obviously a little bit of a negative question

but your goal when you're answering it is to spin it into a positive answer an answer

that I have personally given to this question is one area I've been working on is saying yes to too many tasks.

I like being helpful and dependable, but I've learned that taking on too much can affect efficiency.

Now I'm more intentional about prioritizing and communicating timelines.

so i can deliver my best work so this type of answer shows

that you are self -aware

and you have a solution to this problem a really super important tip is dress professionally

if you are doing a virtual

or online interview you still want to look the best that you could look for this role.

So for example, I work in the beauty industry.

So it doesn't make sense if I show up to an interview with zero makeup,

with wet hair, and clothes that did not look pressed or ironed.

If I was a police officer, of course, my uniform should look really clean and tidy.

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I should have a clean looking fresh haircut.

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Unfortunately, appearance does matter.

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That is just part of the role

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and people will perceive you in a different way if you do not look the part.

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To look the part means that you need to look like you fit in this role.

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So those are my basic interview tips and tricks to help you to succeed.

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So now let's do some basic interview question and responses.

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I'm going to put on the screen the question as well as the answer.

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I will be the interviewer.

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You are going to be the interviewee, which means I will be person A, you will be person B.

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For each question with its designated answer,

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I will first read both question answer in a slower speed.

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And then I will be person A, you will be person B.

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Ready?

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So I will read person A and B for this first scenario.

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Can you tell me a little about yourself?

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Sure.

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I have experience in customer service and enjoy working with people.

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I'm reliable, organized, and always open to learning new skills.

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Now I will read the question a little bit faster.

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And when you hear the ding, it's your time to answer.

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And I will make sure that I give you ample time, which means a lot of time to answer the question.

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Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

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Great.

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How was that for you?

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I'm going to read a and B in a faster speed, just so you can hear it.

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You're welcome to follow along or just listen.

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Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

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Sure.

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I have experience in customer service and enjoy working with people.

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I'm reliable, organized, and always open to learning new skills.

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All right, let's do number two.

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I will first read A and B, then we will do the exercise.

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Why are you interested in this position.

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I'm interested because it matches my skills and I like the company's values.

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I'm also looking for a role where I can grow and contribute long term.

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Ready?

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I will be person A.

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Why are you interested in this position?

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All right, now I will read A and B in my normal speed.

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Why are you interested in this position?

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I'm interested because it matches my skills and I like the company's values.

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I'm also looking for a role where I can grow and contribute long term.

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Number three, what would you say are your main strengths?

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I'm a clear communicator and work well under pressure.

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I also stay positive and focused even in busy situations.

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Ready?

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What would you say are your main strengths?

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Great job!

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Now I will read that all in normal speed.

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What would you say are your main strengths?

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I'm a clear communicator and work well under pressure.

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I also stay positive and focused even in busy situations.

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And now number four.

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What's one area you're currently working to improve?

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Sometimes I take on too much at once.

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So I'm learning to prioritize better and manage my time more efficiently.

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Ready?

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What's one area you're currently working to improve?

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Now I will read it in normal speed.

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What's one area you're currently working to improve?

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sometimes i take on too much at once

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so i'm learning to prioritize better

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and manage my time more effectively number five how do you usually handle stress at work

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i try to stay organized

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and focus on one task at a time taking short breaks also helps me stay calm and productive

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Ready?

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How do you usually handle stress at work?

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Great, I will read it in normal speed.

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How do you usually handle stress at work?

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I try to stay organized and focus on one task at a time.

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Taking short breaks also helps me stay calm and productive.

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Number six, can you describe a challenge you faced at work?

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At my last job, we were short -staffed during a busy period.

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I stayed flexible, helped where needed, and communicated clearly with my team.

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Ready?

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Can you describe a challenge you faced at work?

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Great.

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Number seven, how would you describe your teamwork style?

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I'm respectful, open to feedback, and like to communicate clearly.

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I believe teamwork works best when everyone supports each other.

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Ready?

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How would you describe your teamwork style?

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I will read it in normal speed.

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How would you describe your teamwork style?

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I'm respectful, open to feedback, and like to communicate clearly.

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I believe teamwork works best when everyone supports each other.

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Next one, number eight.

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Why do you think you'd be a good fit for this role?

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I'm dependable, motivated, and take my responsibilities seriously.

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I also enjoy learning and always try to improve my performance.

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Ready?

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Why do you think you'd be a good fit for this role?

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I will read it in normal speed.

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Why do you think you'd be a good fit for this role?

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I'm dependable, motivated, and take my responsibilities seriously.

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I also enjoy learning and always try to improve my performance.

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Number nine, what are your career goals right now?

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I want to continue developing my skills and grow within a company where I can make a meaningful contribution.

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Ready?

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What are your career goals right now?

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Now in normal speed.

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What are your career goals right now?

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I want to continue developing my skills

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and grow within a company where i can make a meaningful contribution

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and last question number 10 do you have any questions for us yes

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i'd like to know more about the team i'd be working with

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and what success looks like in this role

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ready do you have any questions for us

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now

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in normal speed do you have any questions for us yes

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I'd like to know more about the team I'd be working with

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and what success looks like in this role very good

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i feel these questions are excellent in preparing you for your next job interview

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but remember the answers don't matter

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if you don't come with calm confidence let me know in the comments what you've learned

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and please share this video with your friends.

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And if you'd like to learn more about private tutoring with me, check out the link in the description.

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I will see you next time.

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Bye.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Job Interview English Shadowing”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: interview, answer, speed, role. This video has 219 sentences and 2325 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:53. The speaker talks slowly, about 102 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 42 of its 219 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
skill noun	/skɪl/	A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
communicate verb	/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/	To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell.
organize verb	/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/	To arrange in working order.
interviewer noun	/ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/	One who interviews.
lesson noun	/ˈlɛs.ən/	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
nurse noun	/nɝs/	Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession.
distress noun	/dɪˈstɹɛs/	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
trick noun	/ˈtɹɪk/	Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
crack noun	/kɹæk/	A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
contribute verb	/kənˈtɹɪb.jut/	To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
contribution noun	/ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/	Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
complaint noun	/kəmˈpleɪnt/	The act of complaining.
feedback noun	/ˈfiːdˌbæk/	Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
reliable adjective	/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/	Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
psychological adjective	/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/	Of or pertaining to psychology.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
call out verb		To specify, especially in detail.
check out verb		To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
feel out verb		To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.
fill out verb	/fɪl ˈaʊt/	To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
follow along verb		To continue behind or beside an animal, person, vehicle or other object, especially as a companion.
stress out verb		To become stressed.
work out verb	/ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/	To calculate.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

Why are you choosing to work with us?
Why do you want this job?
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
What's one area you're currently working to improve?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	have created · has done · have interviewed
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	are called · be put · being interviewed
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	someone who has · friends who may · interviewee, which means
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain	may be · might Google · might ask

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 50 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/, practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/, efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
Long words — get the stress right: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/, psychological /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/, practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/, anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/

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 skill, communicate, organize.

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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.

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Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?