Shadowing Practice: Speak English Like a Native — Job Interviews and Strengths | B1 · Intermediate - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Ever wonder how to describe your strengths confidently in an interview and impress the recruiter?
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You will hear a sentence first, then pause and repeat it loudly in the silence.
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Focus on the stress, linking and the smooth flow while you speak.
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Use this when asked about recent skill development.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Stress on the second syllable of management.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Your turn.
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Use this when describing your current role.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Linking have been leading to sound like been lead ing.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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Your turn.
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Say this when asked how you work on your strengths.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Weak form of have as or V or N have been.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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Your turn.
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Use when the interviewer asks about recent feedback.
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I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Pronounce the th in both and feedback clearly.
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I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately.
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Your turn.
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Say this when talking about your work habits.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Rising intonation at the end of the sentence to show confidence.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Your turn.
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Use when the interview asks about problem-solving methods.
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I have been using data analysis tools to solve problems efficiently.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Contraction of I have to I have in natural speech.
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I have been using data analysis tools to solve problems efficiently.
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Your turn.
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Say this one asked about learning new technology.
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I have been adapting quickly to new software environments.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Linking of quickly to sounding like quickly too.
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I have been adapting quickly to new software environments.
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Your turn.
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Use when describing leadership experience.
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I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Stress on the first syllable of mentoring.
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I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months.
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Your turn.
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Say this when asked how you stay updated.
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Voicing of the final S in trends as or Z or.
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses.
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Your turn.
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Use when concluding the interview with a strong statement.
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I have been confident that my strengths match the job requirements.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Sentence ending fall in intonation to show certainty.
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I have been confident that my strengths match the job requirements.
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Your turn.
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Now put it together.
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Listen to the whole conversation.
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Welcome.
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Thank you for coming.
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Can you tell me what you have been working on recently?
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Great.
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And have you been leading any teams during that time?
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Yes.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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What strengths have you been improving to support this leadership?
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations to the team.
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How have you been staying motivated while handling multiple projects?
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals and tracking progress.
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Can you share how you have been keeping up with industry trends?
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses and webinars.
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Last part.
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Shadowing.
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Speak at the same time as me, do not wait.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Record yourself saying each sentence, then listen and compare with my pronunciation.
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Practice today and join us again tomorrow for more confidence building.
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Nail Your English Job Interview: Speak Like a Native

Job interviews are high-stakes moments where clear, confident communication can set you apart. The video focuses on real interview scenarios, teaching you to describe strengths, roles, and growth using natural English. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or aiming to impress recruiters, mastering these phrases will boost your fluency and pronunciation.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "I have been working on my [skill] for the past year" – Perfect for discussing skill development. Stress "management" in "project management" to sound natural.
  • "I have been leading a small team since I joined" – Link "have been leading" to flow like "been lead-ing" for smooth speech.
  • "I have been improving my [skill] by [action]" – Use the weak form of "have" (sounding like "uhv") to sound conversational, as in "I’ve been improving communication by giving presentations."
  • "I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately" – Pronounce "th" in "feedback" clearly to avoid common pronunciation mistakes.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Like a Pro

Shadowing is a proven technique to improve English pronunciation and fluency—and it’s easy to try right now. Here’s your task: Play the video, pause after each sentence, and repeat it aloud, mimicking stress, linking, and intonation. Focus on "shadowspeak"—matching the speaker’s rhythm and tone exactly. For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. This method works for IELTS speaking practice too, as it trains you to speak with natural flow. By repeating phrases like "I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months" (stress "mentoring"), you’ll build muscle memory for confident speech. Do this daily for 10 minutes, and you’ll notice a difference in your interview readiness and overall pronunciation.

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.