Shadowing Practice: Talking About and Describing Your Job | Work Routines - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, Jane.
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Hi, Jane.
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I heard that you've started a new job.
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That's right.
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What are you doing now?
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I'm working as a salesperson for a major cosmetics brand.
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Wow, that sounds very different to your old job.
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Are you enjoying it so far?
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Yes, it's great.
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I'm responsible for making the sales goals every month for our new products.
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I have to work hard to meet my deadlines,
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but it's really interesting work.
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I love the challenge.
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How about your colleagues?
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Are they easy to work with?
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Absolutely.
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They're all really easy to talk to and are always willing to help me.
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There's a nice atmosphere in the office because we all get along so well.
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So, how long have you been working there now?
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I've been working there for six months.
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And why did you choose that company?
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They offered me a great package.
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The salary is good, and they also offered some nice benefits,
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such as two weeks of paid vacation and a company car.
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So, what do you do on a normal day?
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We start off the day with a team meeting.
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Then I have one-on-ones with everyone.
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After work, I sometimes go to a bar for a drink to relax with some of my co-workers.
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It's a great job!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on discussing and describing job roles and work routines in English. By analyzing a conversation about a new job, you will enhance your vocabulary related to employment, daily tasks, and workplace interactions. This training will help you articulate your own work experiences and improve your fluency when discussing professional topics. Utilizing the shadowing technique, you’ll practice your pronunciation and intonation, making your spoken English sound more natural and confident.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Salesperson - a person who sells products directly to customers.
  • Sales goals - targets set for the amount of goods or services to be sold.
  • Deadlines - the time by which a task must be completed.
  • Benefits - additional advantages offered by an employer, such as vacation time or health insurance.
  • Team meeting - a gathering of coworkers to discuss tasks and share updates.
  • Work atmosphere - the general mood and environment in a workplace.
  • One-on-ones - individual meetings between colleagues to discuss work-related matters.
  • Paid vacation - time off from work during which an employee is still paid.

Practice Tips

To maximize your practice using the shadowing technique, follow these steps while watching the video:

  • Start by listening to the conversation without looking at the transcript. This will help you understand the flow of speech and the context.
  • Next, play the video again and this time, pause after each sentence. Mimic the speaker's tone and rhythm, focusing on pronunciation and intonation.
  • Use a shadowing app to record yourself while practicing. Listen to the playback to identify areas where you can improve your delivery.
  • Pay special attention to the phrases used when describing jobs and responsibilities. Repeat them often to solidify your memory.
  • For those preparing for IELTS speaking practice, incorporate these phrases into your responses to enhance clarity and coherence in your speaking.

By incorporating vocabulary from this lesson into daily conversations or using them while engaging with learn English with YouTube, you’ll find it much easier to express your own work experiences and ambitions.

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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