Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English Speaking Practice: Business Phrases - Learn English Speaking with Video
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they need more funding they need more funding they need more funding when's the next meeting?
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when's the next meeting?
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when's the next meeting?
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you three just need to sign here You three just need to sign here.
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You three just need to sign here.
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Do you have any objections?
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Do you have any objections?
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Do you have any objections?
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What was the net profit last year?
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We should push the deadline back.
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We should push the deadline back We should push the deadline back Sales increased slightly last month
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Sales increased slightly last month Sales increased slightly last month how many interns are working here
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how many interns are working here how many interns are working here okay so far so good take your time
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Okay, so far so good, take your time.
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When did the seed funding round take place?
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When did the seed funding round take place?
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When did the seed funding round take place?
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The app needs a better marketing team.
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The app needs a better marketing team.
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The app needs a better marketing team.
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You should come up with something else.
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You should come up with something else.
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Our target audience is mainly Millennials.
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Our target audience is mainly Millennials.
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Our target audience is mainly Millennials.
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we need to go over the contract this morning
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we need to go over the contract this morning we need to go over the contract this morning
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each party keeps an original copy of the plan Each party keeps an original copy of the plan.
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Each party keeps an original copy of the plan.
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What happens if a business runs out of money?
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What happens if a business runs out of money?
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What happens if a business runs out of money?
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Are you interested in technological innovations?
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Are you interested in technological innovations?
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Are you interested in technological innovations?
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I didn't think the campaign's scope was that big.
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I didn't think the campaign scope was that big.
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I didn't think the campaign scope was that big.
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Let me read you this review.
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It's hilarious.
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Let me read you this review.
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It's hilarious.
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Let me read you this review.
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It's hilarious.
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They need more funding.
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When's the next meeting?
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You three just need to sign here.
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Do you have any objections?
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What was the net profit last year?
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We should push the deadline back.
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Sales increased slightly last month.
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How many interns are working here?
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Okay, so far so good.
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Take your time.
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When did the seed funding round take place?
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The app needs a better marketing team.
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You should come up with something else.
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Our target audience is mainly millennials.
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We need to go over the contract this morning.
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Each party keeps an original copy of the plan.
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What happens if a business runs out of money?
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Are you interested in technological innovations?
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I didn't think the campaign scope was that big.
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Let me read you this review.
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It's hilarious.
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Everyone needs to register to attend the awards ceremony.
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Everyone needs to register to attend the awards ceremony.
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Everyone needs to register to attend the awards ceremony Somebody ought to bring up the question of salary rises
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Somebody ought to bring up the question of salary rises Somebody ought to bring up the question of salary rises.
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Please use paper that's been printed on one side already.
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Please use paper that's been printed on one side already.
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Please use paper that's been printed on one side already.
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Most companies had difficulties with cash flow during the crisis.
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Before we wrap up the meeting, does anyone have any questions?
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Before we wrap up the meeting, does anyone have any questions?
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Before we wrap up the meeting, does anyone have any questions?
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What's the most important soft skill to have for a job in technology?
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What's the most important soft skill to have for a job in technology?
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What's the most important soft skill to have for a job in technology?
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Thanks for the free course, we all found it to be a life -changing experience.
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Thanks for the free course, we all found it to be a life -changing experience.
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Thanks for the free course, we all found it to be a life -changing experience.
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You should start the speech by saying how the topic is relevant to the audience.
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You should start the speech by saying how the topic is relevant to the audience.
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You should start the speech by saying how the topic is relevant to the audience.
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You should schedule these emails to be sent to business partners during the holiday.
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You should schedule these emails to be sent to business partners during the holiday.
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Look at page 7 to see the tips on what you can do before, during and after a virtual meeting to enhance productivity.
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Look at page seven to see the tips on what you can do before, during and after a virtual meeting to enhance productivity.
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Look at page seven to see the tips on what you can do before, during and after a virtual meeting to enhance productivity.
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Look at page 7 to see the tips on what you can do before, during and after a virtual meeting to enhance productivity.
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How much does it cost to transfer £1 ,000 via PayPal?
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Everyone needs to register to attend the awards ceremony.
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Somebody ought to bring up the question of salary rises.
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please use paper that's been printed on one side already most companies had difficulties with cash flow during the crisis
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before we wrap up the meeting does anyone have any questions
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what's the most important soft skill to have for a job in technology
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thanks for the free course we all found it to be a life -changing experience
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You should start the speech by saying how the topic is relevant to the audience.
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You should schedule these emails to be sent to business partners during the holiday.
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Look at page 7 to see the tips on what you can do before, during and after a virtual meeting to enhance productivity.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 101 sentences and 1006 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:03. The speaker talks slowly, about 72 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| virtual adjective | /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ | In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated. |
| productivity noun | /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ | The state of being productive, fertile, or efficient. |
| enhance verb | /ɪnˈhæns/ | To augment or make something greater. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| ceremony noun | /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ | A ritual, with religious or cultural significance. |
| 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. |
| salary noun | /ˈsæləɹi/ | A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or… |
| innovation noun | /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc. |
| hilarious adjective | /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/ | Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter. |
| scope noun | /skəʊp/ | The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit. |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
| technological adjective | /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/ | Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology. |
| objection noun | /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ | The act of objecting. |
| intern noun | /ˈɪntɝn/ | A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bring up verb | To mention. |
| go over verb | To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze. |
| wrap up verb | To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it. |
| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been printed · be sent |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should push · should come · ought to bring |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most important |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to sign · need to go · needs to register |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: innovation /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/, objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/, ceremony /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/, innovation /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/, hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
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 virtual, productivity, enhance.
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.