Shadowing Practice: Job Interview: Software Developer at a Startup - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey Marcus, thanks for coming in. Grab a seat.
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Thanks! This office is amazing, by the way.
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We just moved in last month, so it's still a bit chaotic.
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Okay, let's get started. Tell me about your current role.
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I'm a back-end developer at a mid-sized online retailer.
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I mainly build and maintain our payment systems.
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So why are you thinking about leaving?
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I feel like I've hit a ceiling there.
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Most decisions are made by a team overseas.
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I'd like to have more say in what we build.
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That's definitely something you'd get here.
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Walk me through a project you're really proud of.
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Last year, our checkout kept crashing during big sales.
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I was asked to find out what was causing it.
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It turned out the database couldn't handle the traffic.
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After we redesigned it, crashes dropped by about ninety percent.
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Wow, that must have taken a lot of pressure off the team.
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How do you handle disagreements about technical decisions?
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I try not to take it personally.
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I'll explain my reasoning, but I also listen carefully.
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At the end of the day, the best idea should win.
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I couldn't agree more.
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What's something you're still working on?
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I used to take on too much at once.
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Now I'm much better at saying no, or not yet.
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Honestly, that's a really valuable skill in a startup.
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Can I ask how the team is structured?
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Sure. There are six developers, and we work in small squads.
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The next step would be a short coding task.
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Sounds great. I'm looking forward to it.
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Awesome. We'll be in touch in a few days.
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About This Lesson
You're practicing English with "Job Interview: Software Developer at a Startup" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.
Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.
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.