Shadowing Practice: Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 9 Jobs - Learn English Speaking with Video

Listening one.

One.

So you're a teacher, is that right?

Yep.

Do you enjoy teaching?

Yes, I do.

The vacations are great.

But I've got a really difficult class this year.

I try everything, but they just don't want to learn anything.

Maybe it's the way I teach.

Two.

So, how long have you been a flight attendant?

For nearly ten years.

Do you like flying?

Actually, I do.

I love it, and I meet lots of interesting passengers.

The only thing I don't like is staying in hotels all the time.

I miss home cooking.

Three. So, you're an architect.

That must be interesting.

Yes, it is.

Right now we're in the middle of a big project.

We're designing a new hotel.

Uh-huh.

The only trouble is, the woman I work with and I have completely different ideas of what it should look like.

Is that gonna be a problem?

I hope not.

You see, I'm her boss.

Four.

So, you work in an auto shop?

That's right.

Bob's Auto, on Ford Street.

Do you know it?

Yeah, I think so.

Do you enjoy working on cars?

Yeah, I really do.

I love anything mechanical.

The only trouble is the shop's about an hour from my house.

An hour?

So what do you do?

Drive?

Sometimes.

Sometimes I take the bus.

The commute's the worst part.

But the money's good.

It kind of makes up for it.

Five.

Where do you work, Rachel?

In a bookstore.

Oh, do you like it there?

Yeah, it's interesting.

Uh-huh.

But the boss is a bit strange.

Not at all friendly.

And he's got a terrible temper.

Oh.

Six.

So what do you do, Mike?

I'm a hairdresser.

Oh, what's it like?

Well, I love my customers.

Some of them are so friendly.

But it's tiring work.

I work long hours, and I'm on my feet all day.

Yeah, that must be tiring.

Listening to...

One.

So where do you work now, Megan?

I'm working at a new cafe downtown.

Hey, that's kind of interesting.

Are you the manager or something?

Oh, yeah, right.

Actually, I do all the baking.

Oh.

How long have you been baking?

Well, only for three weeks.

But I'm learning real fast.

Two.

Where do you work, Tim?

At a hotel.

I'm with the Grand City Towers.

Oh, yeah?

Do you like it?

It's pretty good.

I get to meet some really interesting people.

Oh.

Are you the manager?

Well, not yet.

I'm still carrying bags but I'm sure I'll be manager before long three

so you work for a TV producer that must be interesting work it's okay

and what kind of work do you do well I'm on the road Oh yeah?

A kind of personal assistant?

Well, not quite.

I drive her to work every day.

Four.

So you work in an office?

That's right.

How do you like it?

Well, it's pretty boring.

100

Oh yeah?

101

What do you do there?

102

Oh, I schedule appointments, answer the phone, that sort of thing.

103

And it really doesn't pay much.

104

So why do you stay there?

105

I like my co-workers.

106

Five. Where do you work?

107

I work for an online newspaper.

108

Really?

109

Yeah, I write about sports.

110

Have you read any of my stories?

111

Maybe.

112

Say, what's your name again?

113

Ted Grant.

114

The Ted Grant?

115

Can I have your autograph?

116

Six.

117

Are you still working in a restaurant on the weekend?

118

That's right.

119

But I'm not working in the cash register anymore.

120

Oh?

121

Yeah.

122

Now I'm working as a server.

123

Lucky you.

124

Listening to...

125

One.

126

So where do you work now, Megan?

127

I'm working at a new cafe downtown.

128

Hey, that's kind of interesting.

129

Are you the manager or something?

130

Oh, yeah, right.

131

Actually, I do all the baking.

132

Oh.

133

How long have you been baking?

134

Well, only for three weeks.

135

But I'm learning real fast.

136

Two.

137

Where do you work, Tim?

138

At a hotel.

139

I'm with the Grand City Towers.

140

Oh, yeah?

141

Do you like it?

142

It's pretty good.

143

I get to meet some really interesting people.

144

Oh.

145

Are you the manager?

146

Well, not yet.

147

I'm still carrying bags, but I'm sure I'll be manager before long.

148

Three.

149

So, you work for a TV producer.

150

That must be interesting work.

151

It's okay.

152

And what kind of work do you do?

153

Well, I'm on the road a lot.

154

Oh, yeah?

155

A kind of personal assistant?

156

Well, not quite.

157

I drive her to work every day.

158

Four So you work in an office?

159

That's right How do you like it?

160

Well, it's pretty boring Oh yeah?

161

What do you do there?

162

Oh, I schedule appointments, answer the phone, that sort of thing And it really doesn't pay much So why do you stay there?

163

I like my co-workers Five Where do you work?

164

I work for an online newspaper.

165

Really?

166

Yeah, I write about sports.

167

Have you read any of my stories?

168

Maybe.

169

Say, what's your name again?

170

Ted Grant.

171

The Ted Grant?

172

Can I have your autograph?

173

Six.

174

Are you still working in a restaurant on the weekend?

175

That's right, but I'm not working in the cash register anymore.

176

Oh?

177

Yeah.

178

Now I'm working as a server.

179

lucky you listening 3

180

1 I work for a market research company we do research for companies

181

that are planning to develop new products I call people and ask them questions about products they are using now.

182

Sometimes I invite people to come to meetings.

183

We discuss plans for new products with them.

184

It's pretty interesting work.

185

I've been doing it for nearly 15 years now and I've got no plans to change jobs.

186

The thing I really like about my job is

187

that each month I'm working on something completely different so it never gets boring.

188

2. I have my own design company.

189

It's very small, just me and two assistants.

190

I design brochures, advertisements for magazines, menus and things like that.

191

It's a very creative job.

192

I started the company just two years ago, just after I graduated from design school.

193

Things have gone pretty well for me.

194

I have two big clients and most of my work is for them.

195

Sometimes I have to work very late at night if I have a big job to finish quickly.

196

I always have plenty of work to do and I am always busy.

197

Three.

198

I've had my own restaurant for 10 years.

199

When I first bought this place, I thought it would be easy to run, but it's very hard work.

200

I work long hours.

201

Sometimes we're very busy and sometimes we're very slow.

202

We usually have a lot of customers on the weekends.

203

During the week, it's sometimes quiet.

204

I never have a day off because there are always so many things to do.

205

I don't do any of the cooking myself.

206

I have three very good chefs to do that.

207

Owning a restaurant is a tough job, but I love it.

208

I don't want to do anything else.

209

Four.

210

I'm a flight attendant.

211

Many people think it's a boring job, but I love it.

212

I get to travel all over the world, and I meet lots of interesting people.

213

I like that.

214

The job is pretty easy, really.

215

We don't work nonstop for the whole flight.

216

We have plenty of time to sit down and take a break.

217

On long flights, we can even take a nap.

218

Also, the money is very good because all our expenses are paid when we're working.

219

Listening 3 1 I work for a market research company.

220

We do research for companies that are planning to develop new products.

221

I call people and ask them questions about products they are using now.

222

Sometimes, I invite people to come to meetings.

223

We discuss plans for new products with them.

224

It's pretty interesting work.

225

I've been doing it for nearly 15 years now, and I've got no plans to change jobs.

226

The thing I really like about my job is that each month I'm working on something completely different, so it never gets boring.

227

2. I have my own design company.

228

It's very small, just me and two assistants.

229

I design brochures, advertisements for magazines, menus and things like that.

230

It's a very creative job.

231

I started the company just two years ago, just after I graduated from design school.

232

Things have gone pretty well for me.

233

I have two big clients and most of my work is for them.

234

Sometimes I have to work very late at night if I have a big job to finish quickly.

235

I always have plenty of work to do and I am always busy.

236

Three.

237

I've had my own restaurant for 10 years.

238

When I first bought this place, I thought it would be easy to run, but it's very hard work.

239

I work long hours.

240

Sometimes we're very busy and sometimes we're very slow.

241

We usually have a lot of customers on the weekends.

242

During the week, it's sometimes quiet.

243

I never have a day off because there are always so many things to do.

244

I don't do any of the cooking myself.

245

I have three very good chefs to do that.

246

Owning a restaurant is a tough job, but I love it.

247

I don't want to do anything else.

248

Four.

249

I'm a flight attendant.

250

Many people think it's a boring job, but I love it.

251

I get to travel all over the world, and I meet lots of interesting people.

252

I like that.

253

The job is pretty easy, really.

254

We don't work nonstop for the whole flight.

255

We have plenty of time to sit down and take a break.

256

On long flights, we can even take a nap.

257

Also, the money is very good because all our expenses are paid when we're working.

258

Pronunciation 1.

259

Do you like it there?

260

Is it fun?

261

2. Do you enjoy teaching?

262

Is it interesting?

263

3. Do you work in an office?

264

Is it a full-time job?

265

Dictation So, what do you do?

266

I'm a flight attendant.

267

That sounds interesting.

268

Do you fly overseas a lot?

269

Yes, I've been to over 30 countries.

270

How about you?

271

What do you do?

272

I am a manager in a restaurant.

273

Do you work on the weekends?

274

No, I travel on weekends.

275

It's a great job.

276

Thank you.

📺 Same Channel

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 14 Small Talk

✨ Recommend Video

56 sentences

Interchange 1 Unit 2 Video

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

251 sentences

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 14 Fashion

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

130 sentences

10 Minutes to Improve English Listening Skills - Practice English Conversations

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

47 sentences

Business Partner B1 Unit 4.3.2

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

79 sentences

[B1] How to Talk About your Work | English Listening & Speaking Practice

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

Tiếng Anh giao tiếp: Lesson 1 - Job update

167

47 sentences

Tiếng Anh giao tiếp: Lesson 1 - Job update

Business EnglishInterview EnglishTeens

193 sentences

English Speaking Skills Practice | Best Way to Improve Your English Skills

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

46 sentences

Speak Out B1+, 3-rd ed unit 5, Street Interview

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students

338 sentences

🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Level B1 - SẾP GHEN PHẦN 4 - | Listening English Podcast |🎯

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

239 sentences

Thử thách Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản 15 phút mỗi ngày - Part 125

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

178 sentences

(Reading Practice (Improve your pronunciation in English

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 276 sentences and 1716 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:00. The speaker talks at a steady 132 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
bore verb	/boɹ/	To inspire boredom in somebody.
bake verb	/beɪk/	To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
attendant noun	/əˈtɛndənt/	One who attends; one who works with or watches over someone or something.
server noun	/ˈsɝvɚ/	A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
producer noun	/pɹəˈdjuːsə/	An individual or organization that creates goods and services.
worker noun	/ˈwɝ.kɚ/	One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor.
downtown noun	/ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/	The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
invite verb	/ɪnˈvaɪt/	To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
menu noun	/ˈmɛn.juː/	The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
chef noun	/ʃɛf/	The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
expense noun	/ɪkˈspɛns/	A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.
tire verb	/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/	To become sleepy or weary.
automobile noun	/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/	A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and…
advertisement noun	/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/	A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
vacation noun	/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/	An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
sit down verb	To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 55 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chef /ʃɛf/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/, dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/
Long words — get the stress right: automobile /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, mechanical /məˈkænəkəl/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

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 bore, bake, attendant.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on	I've been doing
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	have gone · I've been
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	are paid
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	enjoy teaching · enjoy working · love anything

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →

Shadowing Practice: Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 9 Jobs - Learn English Speaking with Video

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 14 Small Talk

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 8 Sports and Excercise

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 12 Campus Life

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 19 Touring a City

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 21 Hotels

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 10 The family

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 16 Movies

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 11 Entertainment

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 15 Favorites

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 9 Locations

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 17 Fears

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 4 Routines

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 17 Past Events

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Basic Unit 12 Prices

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 15 Hotel Services

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 18 Phone Messages

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 13 Hobbies & Pastimes

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 1 The Weekend

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 11 Invitations

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 18 Vacations

Interchange 1 Unit 2 Video

Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 14 Fashion

10 Minutes to Improve English Listening Skills - Practice English Conversations

Business Partner B1 Unit 4.3.2

[B1] How to Talk About your Work | English Listening & Speaking Practice

Tiếng Anh giao tiếp: Lesson 1 - Job update

English Speaking Skills Practice | Best Way to Improve Your English Skills

Speak Out B1+, 3-rd ed unit 5, Street Interview

🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Level B1 - SẾP GHEN PHẦN 4 - | Listening English Podcast |🎯

Thử thách Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản 15 phút mỗi ngày - Part 125

(Reading Practice (Improve your pronunciation in English

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

Grammar in this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?