Shadowing Practice: Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản (A1) | Giao Tiếp Trong Công Sở | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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I am Zahra.
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And I am Robert.
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We are so happy to have you here with us today.
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Today, we have a very special and useful topic for you.
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Yes, we are going to talk about workplace communication, how to speak English at the office.
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This is perfect for beginners.
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We will use simple sentences and common words that you can use at work every day.
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That is right.
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Let's listen to a realistic conversation between two colleagues at a company.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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Good morning, Zara.
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How are you today?
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Good morning, Robert.
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I am good, thank you.
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How are you?
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I am doing well.
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Did you have a good weekend?
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Yes, I did.
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I rested a lot.
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What about you?
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I went to the park with my family.
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It was nice.
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That sounds lovely.
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Ready for work?
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We have a busy day today.
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Yes, I am ready.
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Do we have a meeting this morning?
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Yes, we do.
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The meeting is at 10 a.m.
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Who is attending the meeting?
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Our team and the manager, Mr. David.
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What is the topic of the meeting?
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We are talking about the new project.
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Oh, the marketing project.
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Yes, that is correct.
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Did you finish the report for the meeting?
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Yes, I finished it yesterday.
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Did you check the numbers?
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I checked them this morning.
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Everything looks good.
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Great.
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Thank you for your help, Zara.
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You are welcome.
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Teamwork makes things easier.
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It really does.
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By the way, where is the meeting?
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It is in meeting room B on the second floor.
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Perfect.
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I will bring my laptop.
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Good idea!
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I will bring the printed documents.
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Excellent!
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Do you need any help with that?
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No, thank you.
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It is not too heavy.
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Okay.
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Let me know if you change your mind.
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Robert, do you have a minute?
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Yes, Zara.
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What is it?
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I have a question about the schedule.
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Sure.
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Please ask.
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When is the deadline for this project?
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The deadline is next Friday at 5 p.m.
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Next Friday?
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That is very soon.
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Yes, it is, but we are almost done.
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That is true.
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We just need to finish the final design.
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Exactly.
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Who is working on the design?
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Lon and Min are working on it.
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They are very good.
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I am sure they will finish on time.
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I agree.
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They are very fast and creative.
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Let's send them a quick email to check.
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I can do that right now.
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Thank you Zara.
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What should we say?
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I will ask, hi Lan and Min, how is the design going?
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Simple and polite.
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I like it.
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Okay.
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I am typing the email now.
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Great.
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Let me know when they reply.
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I will.
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Oh, look at the clock.
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What time is it?
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It is 9.50 a.m.
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The meeting starts in 10 minutes.
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Time flies.
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Let's pack our things.
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I have my notebook and the documents.
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And I have my laptop and a pen.
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Let's go to room B.
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After you, Zara.
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Look, Mr. David is already there.
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Yes, he is always early.
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Let's go inside and say hello.
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Good morning, Mr. David.
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Good morning, sir.
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He is smiling.
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That is a good sign.
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Yes, let's sit down here.
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Perfect.
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The presentation is ready on the screen.
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Great.
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Let's do our best today, Robert.
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Yes, let's do it.
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Welcome back!
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Now let's break down the conversation and learn some key phrases.
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First, let's look at how we greet colleagues.
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I said, Good morning Zahra.
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How are you today?
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This is friendly and professional.
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And I replied, I am good, thank you.
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How are you?
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This is a simple, standard response.
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remember to say thank you back.
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Next, we talked about small talk.
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I asked, did you have a good weekend?
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Small talk is very important in the office.
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It builds good relationships.
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Yes, it does.
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Then, we talked about the meeting.
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I asked, what is the topic of the meeting?
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Topic means the main subject.
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When you want to check information, you can ask like Zara, when is the deadline for this project?
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Deadline means the time or date when the work must be finished.
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And remember how we talked about checking progress?
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We wrote an email, how is the design going?
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You can use this phrase for anything, how is the report going or how is the project going?
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That is a very useful tip, Zara.
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Now it is time for our favorite part, shadowing.
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We want you to listen and repeat after us.
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Try to match our voice, our speed, and our feeling.
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Let's practice three sentences together.
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Sentence number one.
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Do we have a meeting this morning?
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Now you try.
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Excellent.
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Sentence number two.
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The deadline is next Friday.
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Great job!
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Sentence number three.
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Teamwork makes things easier.
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Fantastic!
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Keep practicing this every day.
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You did an amazing job today!
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Learning English takes time, so please be patient with yourself and keep practicing!
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If you found this video helpful, please give us a thumbs up, like this video, leave a comment below to tell us your favorite office phrase,
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subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam and share it with your friends.
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Your support helps us make more free lessons for you!
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Thank you so much for watching.
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Keep speaking, keep growing, and have a wonderful day at work.
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Goodbye everyone and see you in the next lesson.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice essential English phrases used in workplace conversations. This video focuses on dialogue that takes place in an office environment, making it perfect for beginners who want to learn how to communicate effectively at work. You will listen to the interaction between two colleagues, Robert and Zara, who discuss a meeting and the tasks for the day. By listening and repeating, you will improve your pronunciation and comprehension skills, which are vital for effective communication in a professional setting. This is an ideal opportunity to enhance your English skills while integrating shadow speech techniques into your practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Good morning - A polite greeting used at the start of the day.
  • How are you? - A common question to ask about someone's well-being.
  • Meeting - A scheduled gathering of people to discuss important topics.
  • Report - A document that presents information in an organized format.
  • Teamwork - The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal.
  • Project - A planned set of interrelated tasks to achieve a specific objective.
  • Busy day - A day with many tasks or activities to complete.
  • Second floor - The floor above the first level in a building.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this video lesson, use shadowing techniques to improve your speaking skills. You can utilize a shadowing site or shadowing app to follow along as you listen to Robert and Zara's conversation. Focus on the natural rhythm and intonation of their speech. Since the dialogue is spoken at a beginner-friendly pace, it will be easier to match your voice to theirs. Here are some effective practice tips:

  • Listen first: Watch the conversation without trying to repeat the sentences. This will help you understand the context.
  • Repeat after the speakers: Play short segments, pause, and repeat each line to mimic their pronunciation and tone.
  • Record yourself: Use your phone or a recording tool to capture your voice. Compare it to the original to identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the content: Try to use these phrases in your own daily conversations, whether at work or in social situations.

By practicing consistently and incorporating these strategies, you can enhance your English speaking abilities effectively. Remember, learning English with YouTube is a fun and interactive way to include language practice into your daily routine.

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.