Shadowing Practice: Tactics for Listening Third Edition_Basic_Unit 6_Jobs - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I'm a salesperson.
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I sell computers.
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I like my job.
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It's really interesting, and I meet lots of interesting people.
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2. Yes, I like it a lot.
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I like acting in front of lots of people.
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One day, I hope to write a book about my work.
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3. It's an interesting job, and it's good for me because I love travel and flying.
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I visit lots of countries every year,
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and, well, I know it's silly,
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but I like my uniform.
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4. It's a good job for me because I like food and I love cooking.
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Lots of famous people come to our restaurant, too.
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5. Nursing is a good job for me.
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I like helping people.
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You know, sick people.
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6. I like my work because I work outside.
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It's hard work, but the pay's good and it keeps me in shape.
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listening to one hi Ryan oh hi are you still working in the bank?
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yeah two where are you working now Bridget?
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I just started as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
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Come and try my food.
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Sounds great.
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I'd love to.
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Three.
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Are you still at school, Jake?
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No. I graduated from college last month.
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Congratulations.
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And what are you doing now?
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Nothing much.
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I'm tired.
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I'm taking a long vacation.
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What do you do, Marie?
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Me?
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I'm a lawyer.
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How long have you been doing that?
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For about five years.
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Do you need a good lawyer?
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Well, not yet.
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Five.
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Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?
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Yes, I am.
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Do you like the people you work with?
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Well, it's my first week on the job,
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so I'm not sure yet.
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Are you still a tennis instructor, Rose?
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No, I'm not.
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I didn't like it.
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So what are you doing now?
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Well, I'm trying to find a new job.
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7. Do you work in an office, Patrick?
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Not anymore.
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Now I'm an English teacher.
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I just had my first class.
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Really?
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How was it?
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It was terrific.
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8. Are you still working at the bookstore, Allison?
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Yeah, but I don't like it.
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I have to stand all day and I get so tired.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Listening to One Hi, Ryan.
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Oh, hi.
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Are you still working in the bank?
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Yeah.
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Where are you working now, Bridget?
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I just started as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
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Come and try my food.
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Sounds great.
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I'd love to.
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Three.
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Are you still at school, Jake?
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No. I graduated from college last month.
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Congratulations.
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And what are you doing now?
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Nothing much.
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I'm tired.
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I'm taking a long vacation.
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What do you do, Marie?
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Me?
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I'm a lawyer.
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How long have you been doing that?
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For about five years.
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Do you need a good lawyer?
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Well, not yet.
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Five.
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Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?
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Yes, I am.
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Do you like the people you work with?
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Well, it's my first week on the job,
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so I'm not sure yet.
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6. Are you still a tennis instructor, Rose?
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No, I'm not.
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I didn't like it.
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So what are you doing now?
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Well, I'm trying to find a new job.
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7. Do you work in an office, Patrick?
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Not anymore.
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Now I'm an English teacher.
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I just had my first class.
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Really?
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How was it?
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It was terrific Are you still working at the bookstore, Alison?
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Yeah, but I don't like it I have to stand all day and I get so tired
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I'm sorry to hear that
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listening 3 1 so how do you like your job, Chris?
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well, it was okay at first but now,
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after two years I don't like it oh, why is that?
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it's boring I do the same thing every day I'm really sick of it so why don't you change jobs?
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I'm well paid I like the money Oh, I see.
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But you should leave if you're not happy.
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Yeah, maybe I should.
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Do you like teaching children, Alexa?
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Oh, yes.
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I love working with kids.
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They're so much fun.
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Well, I guess you have the perfect job.
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Yeah, I like it a lot.
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There's just one thing I don't like.
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What's that?
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The distance to school.
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It's too far away.
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It takes me an hour to drive there every day.
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Wow, that must be awful.
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It is.
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But the schools that are near me aren't as good.
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3. How's your new job going, Anna?
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Good, thanks.
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I really like it.
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What do you like best about it?
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I think it's the people I work with.
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They are so nice.
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People make all the difference in the job, don't they?
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They sure do.
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The only trouble is, I have to travel a lot.
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I'm away from home about two weeks every month.
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Yeah, that can be difficult.
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It is.
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I hope I won't have to travel so much next year.
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4. Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Rachel?
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Yes, I do like it.
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I get to meet so many people.
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Is it hard work?
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Yes, it can be.
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I don't like the long hours.
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I'm always really tired when I get home at night.
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That's too bad.
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Why don't you quit?
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Because I think my boss is great to work for.
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How long have you been working in a restaurant, Martin?
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For more than five years.
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Wow, you must really enjoy it Oh no,
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I don't enjoy it at all It's hard work and pretty tiring too I'm on my feet all night Oh,
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I see But the tips are great I really should find a better job soon though
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Listening 3 1 So how do you like your job, Chris?
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Well, it was okay at first,
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but now, after two years, I don't like it.
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Oh, why is that?
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It's boring.
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I do the same thing every day.
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I'm really sick of it.
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So why don't you change jobs?
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I'm well paid.
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I like the money.
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Oh, I see.
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But you should leave if you're not happy.
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Yeah, maybe I should.
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Two.
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Do you like teaching children, Alexa?
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Oh, yes.
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I love working with kids.
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They're so much fun.
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Well, I guess you have the perfect job.
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Yeah, I like it a lot.
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There's just one thing I don't like.
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What's that?
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The distance to school.
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It's too far away.
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It takes me an hour to drive there every day.
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Wow, that must be awful.
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It is.
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But the schools that are near me aren't as good.
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Three.
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How's your new job going, Anna?
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Good, thanks.
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I really like it.
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What do you like best about it?
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I think it's the people I work with.
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They are so nice.
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People make all the difference in the job, don't they?
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They sure do.
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The only trouble is, I have to travel a lot.
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I'm away from home about two weeks every month.
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Yeah, that can be difficult.
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It is.
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I hope I won't have to travel so much next year.
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4. Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Rachel?
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Yes, I do like it.
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I get to meet so many people.
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Is it hard work?
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Yes, it can be.
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I don't like the long hours.
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I'm always really tired when I get home at night.
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That's too bad.
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Why don't you quit?
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Because I think my boss is great to work for.
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Five.
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How long have you been working in a restaurant, Martin?
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For more than five years.
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Wow.
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You must really enjoy it.
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Oh, no. I don't enjoy it at all.
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It's hard work and pretty tiring, too.
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I'm on my feet all night.
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Oh, I see.
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But the tips are great.
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I really should find a better job soon, though.
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Pronunciation Task 1 1.
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Server 2.
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Flight attendant 3.
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Teacher.
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4. Construction worker.
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5. Business person.
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6. Receptionist.
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Task 2.
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1. Actor.
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2. Electrician.
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3. Musician.
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4. Doctor.
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5. Police officer.
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6. Architect.
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Dictation My job is so boring.
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I really don't like being a receptionist.
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Really?
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Maybe you should try something new.
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I don't know.
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I've always wanted to be an architect,
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but I'd have to go back to school.
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So do it.
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I can't.
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I need to make money so I can't quit my job.
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Could you work part-time in an office and also take classes?
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Well, maybe.
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I'll think about it.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on enhancing their listening skills through dialogues related to various professions. This practice aims to improve comprehension and fluency when discussing jobs and personal interests. By engaging with the content, you’ll become more familiar with vocabulary associated with different careers, enabling you to express yourself confidently in both casual and professional settings. This is an excellent way to prepare for activities such as IELTS speaking practice, where being articulate and knowledgeable about diverse topics is crucial.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Salesperson - a person who sells goods to customers.
  • Chef - a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant.
  • Nursing - the profession of caring for the sick and injured.
  • Uniform - special clothing worn by members of an organization, here specifically for job roles.
  • Lawyer - a professional who practices law, representing clients in legal matters.
  • Receptionist - an employee who performs administrative tasks and greets visitors.
  • Instructor - a person who teaches a subject or skill, such as sports.
  • Travel - to move from one place to another, often to different countries.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this lesson, consider using a shadowing app that allows you to listen to the dialogues at your own pace. Start by playing the audio at a slower speed, focusing on the intonation and rhythm used in conversations about jobs. Repeat phrases aloud, mimicking the speakers’ pronunciation and emotion, as this enhances retention and increases your speaking confidence. Engaging in shadow speak will help you not only sound more natural but also improve your conversational skills significantly. By integrating this practice into your routine, you can effectively learn English with YouTube content like this, reinforcing key phrases and vocabulary relevant to your interests and career discussions.

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.

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