Shadowing Practice: SurGenTec Bioskills lab - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm Dr. Benham Myers and we're at the BioSkills Lab at SurgenTech here in Boca Raton, Florida.
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I've been chosen to be a BioSkills Coordinator and Instructor.
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We just finished one of our cadaver training courses.
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We've come here to learn about our 3D RASP system.
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This is an excellent procedure for patients who have instability of the lumbar spine
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and or degenerative changes at the discs where fusion is appropriate.
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I would say to all the providers
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that are considering this treatment to give themselves the opportunity to come here and learn the technique.
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There's a lot of patients out there that will need and benefit from this treatment.
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Being able to do a didactic into a dry lab into
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a wet lab I couldn't be more impressed the SurgenTech and their technology.
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The doctor was very good and I feel very comfortable now doing this procedure in the surgery center without any problem.
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Brand new novel technique for an old traditional proven surgical approach.
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We've got something that's truly different.
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It's FDA approved and we are excited to show people how to apply this new technology.

Speaking Goals for This Clip

This video is perfect for practicing shadow speech—a technique where you mimic the speaker’s tone, pace, and rhythm to build fluency. The dialogue mixes professional terms with conversational flow, making it ideal for mastering clear, confident communication in formal settings (like work or presentations) while keeping it natural. You’ll also practice structuring explanations, which is key for describing processes or sharing opinions—skills that boost everyday and career-related English.

Phrase Bank

  • "We just finished one of our..." – Great for updating others on recent activities.
  • "This is an excellent procedure for patients who have..." – Useful for explaining benefits or uses of a product/technique.
  • "I would say to all the providers that are considering..." – A polite way to give advice or recommendations.
  • "There's a lot of patients out there that will need and benefit from..." – Helps emphasize a need or solution.
  • "I couldn't be more impressed with..." – Expresses strong approval clearly.
  • "I feel very comfortable now doing this procedure..." – Shows confidence in a new skill.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The speaker uses a steady, authoritative tone with subtle pauses to emphasize key points (like "FDA approved" or "truly different"). This is a great chance to practice shadowspeak by copying these pauses—they make your speech easier to follow. Pay attention to how "degenerative changes" and "3D RASP system" are pronounced; breaking down long words into syllables (de-gen-er-a-tive, RASP) will improve your clarity. Also, notice the natural rhythm of phrases like "being able to do a didactic into a dry lab into a wet lab"—mimicking this flow will help you sound less robotic. Use shadow speak to repeat these lines until they feel smooth—you’ll be surprised how quickly your pronunciation and pacing improve!

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.