Shadowing Practice: MARKET LEADER ELEMENTARY - UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION - Learn English Speaking with Video
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elementary market leader coursebook third edition by david cotton david falvey
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and simon kent published by pearson unit one introductions track one Hi,
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you must be Charles.
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That's right, yes.
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Sorry I'm late.
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There was a delay with the flight.
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Welcome to Germany.
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I'm Emma.
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Emma Schneider.
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From Habermus in Hamburg.
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Oh, Emma.
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Nice to meet you at last.
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I've heard so much about you.
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Let me help you with your bag.
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Payton Electronics, good morning.
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How can I help you?
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Good morning.
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My name is Shi Jiabao.
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I'd like to speak to the marketing manager, please.
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I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.
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Could you say it again?
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Mr Shi Jiabao.
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Just one moment, please, Mr Shi.
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I'll connect you.
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unit one introductions track three
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excuse me i'm looking for room 205 that's for the talk
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about investing in china isn't it i'm going there myself
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so let's go together great my name's akim by the way akim anikov from Astana Consulting.
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Nice to meet you.
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I'm Harry.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 4.
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Good afternoon.
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Are you Mrs. Davison?
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Yes, that's right.
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How do you do?
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I'm Nuria Sosa from RTA Seguros.
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Pleased to meet you, Nuria.
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Did you have a nice trip?
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I think you need to check in at reception.
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Let me show you.
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Thank you.
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T, V, F, L, M,
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N, S, X, Z, I,
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Y, O, Q, U, W, R.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 6.
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1. Miss Schneider's first name is Emma.
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That's E-double-M-A.
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Two.
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Shi Jia Bao is visiting Payton Electronics.
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Payton is spelt P-A-Y-T-O-N.
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Three.
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He's Akim, and his surname's Anikov.
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I'll spell it for you.
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A-N-Y-U-K-O-V.
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4. Nurya Sousa is talking to Mrs. Davison.
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That's D-A-V-I-E-S-O-N.
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Nouria's email address is SOSA at RTAS.com.ar
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 7.
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Brazil.
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Brazilian.
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Germany.
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German.
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India, Indian Mexico, Mexican Italy,
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Italian Russia, Russian Korea, Korean Japan,
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Japanese China, Chinese Kuwait, Kuwaiti
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Oman, Omani Poland, Polish Spain,
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Spanish Sweden, Swedish Turkey Turkish.
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France.
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French.
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Greece.
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Greek.
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The UK.
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British.
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The USA.
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American.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 8. Can you introduce yourself?
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My name is Jeremy Keeley.
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I live in a small city in England, near London, called St. Albans.
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I have three teenage children and I run my own small business
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which works for organizations across the UK
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and in Europe where I help leaders to make decisions together and to improve the quality of their leadership.
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Do you always shake hands when you meet someone?
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I like to shake hands.
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I like people to feel welcome, to feel important, to feel valued. So yes.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 9.
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What do you say when you meet a new business contact?
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I usually say hello, how are you, where do you come from, what do you do.
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I usually find out what's important to them, why they're there.
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I usually wait until they've asked me a question before I talk too much about myself.
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When do you exchange business cards?
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I usually wait until the person I'm meeting offers me a business card before I offer them mine.
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So we'll exchange them at that point.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 10.
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My name's Maristela.
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I'm Brazilian, and I'm from Sao Paulo.
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I'm a research analyst for an investment bank in New York.
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I'm married with two children, a boy and a girl.
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They're at high school in Scarsdale.
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My husband's American and he's a doctor.
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My sister's in New York, too.
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She's a student at Columbia University.
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We're all interested in sports and movies.
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My son's a good tennis player.
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Unit 1.
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Introductions.
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Track 11.
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Extract 1.
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Hi, I'm Pierre.
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I'm from Switzerland.
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I work for Foster Wheeler, an international engineering company.
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I'm an engineer.
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The company's head office is in Geneva, but I work in the Singapore office.
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My wife's from Singapore, and she's an IT consultant.
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Track 12.
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Extract 2.
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My name's Gustavo.
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I'm from Argentina.
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I work for the United Nations.
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I'm a lawyer, and I work in New York.
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It's a great place.
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My girlfriend's from New York.
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She's a journalist for the New York Times.
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Track thirteen.
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Extract three.
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I'm Sylvia and I'm an architect.
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I have my own company.
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It's small, just six people.
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The office is in Rome, but I'm not from rome i'm from sicily my family lives
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in palermo franco that's my husband he's a house husband at
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the moment he looks after our three children unit one introductions track 14 conversation one
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hello jim this is our new intern paula atkins nice to
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meet you paula i'm jim davis i work in sales pleased
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to meet you Jim how long will you be with us about three months maybe longer
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okay Jim see you later bye Paula enjoy your visit now Paula how about a drink tea or coffee
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track 15 conversation 2 good morning my name's lucy collins i'm a finance director i work for a supermarket group
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hello i'm jenny bradshaw i'm a director of public relations i work for a big media company How do you do?
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Nice to meet you.
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Let me introduce you to my colleague, Jonathan Ross.
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He's my assistant.
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Pleased to meet you, Jenny.
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Where are you from, Jenny?
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I'm from New York.
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I'm here to attend a conference.
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How about you two?
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We're from Manchester.
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We're here to visit head office.
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Track 16.
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Conversation 3.
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Hi, I'm Jeff.
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I'm in sales.
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Hi, Jeff.
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I'm Susan.
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I work in Human Resources.
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How are things going in your department?
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Pretty good.
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I enjoy my work.
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My colleagues are really nice, and I like my boss.
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Her name's Judy Barlow.
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Do you know her?
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Yes, she's nice.
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My boss is Richard Mason.
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He's not very friendly.
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But he's a good manager.
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Well, that's the most important thing.
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Okay, what are you having for lunch?
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I think I'll have a salad.
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That's what I usually have for lunch here.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will focus on the skill of making introductions in English—an essential part of effective communication in both personal and professional settings. The lesson covers different scenarios where introductions take place, allowing you to understand the context and nuances. You will gain confidence in using appropriate phrases and develop your speaking skills through engaging practice. This foundational unit is crucial for building your vocabulary and fluency, particularly when meeting new people or networking in business environments.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Excuse me - A polite way to get someone's attention.
- Pleased to meet you - A courteous response during introductions.
- I'd like to speak to - A formal phrase used to request a conversation.
- How do you do? - A common way to greet someone for the first time.
- Just one moment, please - A courtesy used when putting someone on hold.
- Let me help you with your bag - An offer of assistance often made during meetings.
- Did you have a nice trip? - A common question to ask someone after traveling.
- Nice to meet you at last - A phrase indicating excitement about meeting someone after previous communications.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your speaking skills using the shadowing technique, it's important to emulate the speakers from the video closely. Start by listening carefully to the speed and tone of each phrase. This unit features a moderate pace that is ideal for practicing shadow speech. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:
- Listen and Repeat: Play segments of the video multiple times. Pause after each sentence and repeat what you hear, mimicking the speaker's intonation and rhythm.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your voice as you practice. Compare your pronunciation and fluency with that of the speakers to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the emotional tone used during introductions and try to express that same emotion in your shadowing. This can help make your speech more natural and engaging.
- Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice with a friend or language partner. Take turns introducing yourselves using the phrases learned in this lesson, which will help solidify your understanding.
- Immerse in Real Situations: Try to use these phrases in everyday interactions. The more you practice in real-life scenarios, the more comfortable you will become with the vocabulary and structure.
Remember, the key to mastering introductions in English lies in frequent practice and application. Utilize the shadowing site resources to refine your skills further.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've heard · they've asked |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | i'm looking · i'm going · is visiting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll connect · I'll spell · we'll exchange |
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.