Shadowing Practice: Professional Communication 101: Drop “I think…” @Dr.ShadeZahrai - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This leader would often have a tendency to start with, I think, I think this is the best option.
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I think we should consider consulting with that other stakeholder.
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How do you think that made her come across?
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Unsure of herself.
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So it was really important that she removed, I think, and potentially use something like, I recommend, I propose.
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Based on the information we have, this would be the best option.
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Simple tweaks, words of credibility.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Professional Communication 101: Drop “I think…” @Dr.ShadeZahrai”. This video has 7 sentences and 77 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:23.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| potentially adverb | /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ | In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way. |
| propose verb | /pɹəˈpəʊz/ | To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. |
| tendency noun | /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ | A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward. |
| credibility noun | /kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ | A reputation impacting one's ability to be believed. |
| consult verb | /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ | To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise. |
| unsure adjective | uncertain, ambivalent. | |
| stakeholder noun | /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ | A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet. |
| tweak noun | /twiːk/ | A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch. |
| recommend verb | /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ | To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice. |
| option noun | /ˈɑpʃən/ | One of a set of choices that can be made. |
| consider verb | /kənˈsɪd.ə/ | To think about seriously. |
| leader noun | /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ | Any person who leads or directs. |
| herself | /hɝˈsɛlf/ | Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject. |
| remove verb | /ɹɪˈmuːv/ | To delete. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come across verb | To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should consider |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | consider consulting |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/, option /ˈɑpʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/, credibility /kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/
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 potentially, propose, tendency.
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.