Shadowing Practice: October 7, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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One, tell me about yourself.
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Hi, I'm doing well, thank you.
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How are you?
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Sure.
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My name is Rachel Hong.
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I have a master's degree in finance and banking and I have previous experience in accounting and administrative work in Vietnam.
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After moving to Canada, I've been working on building my Canadian experience and improving my English.
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Now I'm looking for a full -time accounting position that is more closely related to my education and long -term career goals.
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I'm particularly interested in this account's payable clerk position because I enjoy working with numbers,
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invoices, financial records, and making sure information is accurate and organized.
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I'm also a fast learner, very detail -oriented, and I'm looking for a long -term opportunity where I can grow and contribute to the team.
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Two, why are you interested in this position?
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I'm interested in this position
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because accounts payable is an area where I believe my accounting background and attention to detail would be a good fit.
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I enjoy working with invoices, checking information, organizing financial documents, and making sure payments are processed accurately and on time.
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I'm also interested in working in a professional environment like a law firm
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because I believe it would give me an opportunity to learn more about Canadian accounting practices and develop my skills.
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Most importantly, I'm looking for a stable, long -term accounting career in Canada, so I'm very interested in this opportunity.
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Three, what do you know about accounts payable?
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Accounts payable is mainly about managing the company's bills and payments to vendors and suppliers.
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It can include receiving and reviewing invoices,
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verifying that the information is correct entering invoices into the accounting system matching invoices with supporting documents processing payments
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and keeping accurate records i understand that accuracy is very important
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because even a small mistake in an invoice
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or payment can create problems later
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or what are your strengths i would say my main strengths are attention to detail organization and responsibility
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when i work with financial information i like to double check my work
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and make sure the numbers and supporting documents are accurate.
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I'm also a fast learner.
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If I'm introduced to a new accounting system or process, I'm comfortable asking questions, learning the process, and then working independently once I understand it.
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Five, what accounting software have you used?
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I have experience with accounting -related tasks, and I have been developing my knowledge of accounting software, including QuickBooks.
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I understand that every company may use different systems, so I'm very comfortable learning new software.
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I usually learn quickly by understanding the process first and then practicing until I can work independently.
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Six, why are you looking for a new opportunity?
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I decided to leave my previous position because I wanted to focus on building my career in accounting.
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My educational background and previous experience are in finance,
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accounting, and administration, so I want my next position to be more closely related to my long -term career goals.
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That's why I'm now focusing on finding a full -time accounting opportunity where I can grow and build a long -term career.
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Seven, why should we consider you?
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I believe I would be a good fit because I have a strong academic background in finance, previous experience with accounting and administrative work,
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and I'm very detail -oriented.
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I'm also willing to learn.
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I understand that there may be Canadian processes and systems that are different from what I used before, but I'm motivated to learn quickly and adapt.
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I'm looking for a long -term opportunity and I would be committed to doing the job accurately and supporting the team.
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Eight, questions to ask the recruiter.
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Yes, I have a couple questions.
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First, could you tell me a little more about what the day -to -day responsibilities of the account's payable clerk would look like?
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And secondly, what would the next steps in the hiring process be after this phone call.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 49 sentences and 657 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:06. The speaker talks at a natural 160 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| administrative adjective | /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ | Of or relating to administering or administration. |
| independently adverb | /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ | In an independent manner. |
| clerk noun | /klɝk/ | One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker. |
| accurately adverb | /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ | In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| stable noun | /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ | A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses. |
| 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. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| commit verb | /kəˈmɪt/ | To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto. |
| accuracy noun | /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ | The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness |
| importantly adverb | /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ | Used to mark a statement as having importance. |
| adapt verb | /əˈdæpt/ | To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit. |
| recruit verb | /ɹɪˈkɹut/ | To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: administrative /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/, independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/, accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/, accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like administrative, independently, clerk.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been working · have been developing |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are processed · would be committed |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may use · may be |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | enjoy working |
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.