Shadowing Practice: Will Your Dream Job Survive AI? - BTN High - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I want to go to medicine school.
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I want to be a sparky.
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And I really want to be a pediatric occupational therapist.
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Probably playing professional sports, like basketball-wise.
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Your future career is probably something you've already thought about.
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But have you ever wondered whether AI could change that?
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AI does know a lot more than normal human does.
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I think like a sparky, like AI's not going to do none of that.
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Personally, I haven't thought about that.
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That's actually a really good question.
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What if like basketball doesn't work out but like AI has taken over, you know, all these jobs and it's like what am I gonna do?
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I can easily imagine a world where 30-40% of the tasks
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that happen in the economy today get done by AI and they're not very distant future.
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There's been a lot of talk about the impact to artificial intelligence will have on jobs.
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I think plumbers are less at risk.
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Okay, I'm gonna become a plumber.
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Someone like a legal assistant, a paralegal, they're not gonna be needed for very long.
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So it's no wonder it's on a lot of young people's minds.
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How the students learn will be different.
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How people do their work will be different.
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My prediction is that work will be optional.
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Optional.
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Optional.
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Um, so...
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In a recent survey in the US, 69% of college students say they're worried about finding a job after they graduate, specifically because of AI replacing some jobs.
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Because of this, 22% are changing their area of study and 12% are changing their career paths altogether.
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So, what do Aussie students think about it?
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IT.
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I can't do IT because of AI, so it kind of stopped me from learning IT.
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To have a voice in politics, that's, like, something I'm extremely keen on.
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I don't think AI has ever really influenced that.
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I don't think AI is going to steal everybody's jobs at the end of the day, but for something like business, they probably would knock a few people off their chairs.
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Yeah, I think it would influence what, like, career I choose, you know?
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There has been a change over the last few years in terms of the courses that students are interested in.
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This is Kim Payneau.
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She works at the University's Admissions Centre here in Australia, which is a place that can help you apply to a bunch of unis.
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She says a lot of students are thinking about what jobs they'll be able to get with their degrees after uni.
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There's been a huge increase in interest in health-related courses,
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so more interest in things like occupational therapy or speech pathology or physiotherapy.
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The courses that students are less interested in, actually IT over the last few years has dropped.
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There might be a sense that health-related jobs are relatively immune from AI in the future.
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It's too soon to tell whether that's it anyway.
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Recently, the Australian government released a report on how AI might impact jobs.
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It said hands-on jobs like carers, electricians and gardeners are less likely to be taken over by AI in the future compared to computer-based jobs like receptionists,
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programmers and accountants.
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And while they say AI could reshape the workforce, there's no evidence AI is causing mass job losses in Australia...yet.
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Well, some of the world's biggest companies have decided today is a great day to sack a whole bunch of workers.
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And yes, you can see the fingerprints of artificial intelligence.
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This year, there have been some big news stories about companies replacing workers with AI.
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Now, the shift has everyday Australians growing very anxious that their job could be the next to go.
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But we've also seen some of those companies rehire the people they fired, Because while AI can perform some tasks, there's still a lot it can't do,
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like understanding emotions or using human judgement.
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It's why some people argue that AI will only change jobs rather than simply wipe them out.
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The narrative about AI destroying jobs is exactly backwards.
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AI automates tasks away, but it doesn't necessarily eliminate jobs.
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And the reason for that is because the job of a person has a purpose, and that purpose has many tasks.
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If I study journalism, I'm not too worried about AI impacting
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that job because of the emotional aspect that humans bring to everything.
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You can't really replicate face-to-face interactions.
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We're social creatures.
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We require human interaction.
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If we were interacting with only AI, the world would be a really depressed place.
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Still, experts say it's important that education keeps up with changes in technology.
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New research from Instructure has found that 75% of Aussie educators see helping graduates adapt to changing careers as super important.
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But less than half felt confident their institution had a plan to help them do it.
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Absolutely, universities can always do more.
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I think we can always do more in any topic.
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But we want to make sure that the learning that we provide our students is going to prepare them as graduates.
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This is Professor Kat Faulkner and Professor John Williams from Adelaide Uni.
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They say a lot of universities are embracing AI and that it's starting to pop up in a lot of course curriculums.
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All our basic degrees now want to know where does AI fit in?
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And I think watch this space, This is going to be so much rethinking about what the degree looks forward to.
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But importantly, people should always follow the careers of the things they're interested in
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and know that they're going to have to be learning throughout their lives, as we all do.
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Mm, that's nothing new.
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That's nothing new.
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So, while no-one knows exactly what the jobs of the future will look like...
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How can I assist you further?
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..rather than trying to pick a career that AI can never touch, some say it's important to learn how to adapt.
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Oh, and follow your dreams.
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The technology is moving way faster than our ability to understand how it's going to actually land ultimately.
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And so you can feel like what's the point of anything, but I really think no matter what, broadening your education,
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doing something that you're interested in and really delving into
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that deeply is going to give you the types of brain power
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and skill that you're going to need to navigate whatever comes, you know?
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Yeah, moral of the story, do what you love, hey?
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Do what you love and that literally has not changed at all.
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That's still really good advice.
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I think I'll stick to a sparky, yeah.
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Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

This video is a goldmine for english speaking practice because it features real, conversational dialogue—exactly the kind of language you’ll use in daily life. The mix of student opinions, expert insights, and casual questions keeps the tone relatable, making it easy to mimic. Plus, the topic of AI and jobs is timely, so you’ll learn vocabulary that’s relevant to modern conversations. Whether you’re practicing shadowspeaks or refining your pronunciation, this clip offers natural rhythm and intonation to follow.

Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Key Phrases

Let’s look at why the dialogue sounds so authentic. First, “I can easily imagine a world where 30-40% of the tasks… get done by AI.” The phrase “I can easily imagine” is a common way to express speculation, and the casual use of “get done” (instead of “are done”) makes it sound like real speech. Second, “What if like basketball doesn’t work out but like AI has taken over…” The filler word “like” is natural in informal conversation, showing hesitation or thinking aloud—something native speakers use often. Finally, “It’s too soon to tell whether that’s it anyway.” The phrase “too soon to tell” is a useful idiom for expressing uncertainty, and “anyway” softens the statement, making it flow smoothly. These small details are what make the language sound genuine, and mastering them will boost your fluency.

A Simple Shadow Speak Routine to Try Today

Ready to practice? Here’s a quick shadow speak routine using the video: Step 1: Watch a 10-second clip and listen closely to the rhythm and stress. Step 2: Pause and repeat the clip, mimicking the speaker’s tone and pace—don’t worry about perfection, focus on matching the energy. Step 3: Record yourself and compare it to the original. Notice where your pronunciation differs (e.g., “occupational therapy” or “paralegal”) and try again. Do this for 5 minutes daily, and you’ll start to hear improvements in your fluency and pronunciation. This method works because learn english with videos helps you internalize natural speech patterns, making your own English sound more confident and native-like.

Remember, every small practice session counts. With this video, you’re not just learning words—you’re learning how to communicate like a real person. So hit play, start shadowing, and watch your English skills grow!

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowyou've already thought · haven't thought · has taken
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itbe needed · be taken

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 →