Практика Shadowing: Speak English Like a Native — Job Interviews and Strengths | B1 · Intermediate - Изучайте разговорный английский по видео

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Ever wonder how to describe your strengths confidently in an interview and impress the recruiter?
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You will hear a sentence first, then pause and repeat it loudly in the silence.
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Focus on the stress, linking and the smooth flow while you speak.
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Use this when asked about recent skill development.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Stress on the second syllable of management.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Your turn.
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Use this when describing your current role.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Linking have been leading to sound like been lead ing.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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Your turn.
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Say this when asked how you work on your strengths.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Weak form of have as or V or N have been.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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Your turn.
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Use when the interviewer asks about recent feedback.
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I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Pronounce the th in both and feedback clearly.
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I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately.
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Your turn.
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Say this when talking about your work habits.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Rising intonation at the end of the sentence to show confidence.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Your turn.
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Use when the interview asks about problem-solving methods.
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I have been using data analysis tools to solve problems efficiently.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Contraction of I have to I have in natural speech.
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I have been using data analysis tools to solve problems efficiently.
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Your turn.
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Say this one asked about learning new technology.
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I have been adapting quickly to new software environments.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Linking of quickly to sounding like quickly too.
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I have been adapting quickly to new software environments.
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Your turn.
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Use when describing leadership experience.
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I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Stress on the first syllable of mentoring.
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I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months.
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Your turn.
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Say this when asked how you stay updated.
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Voicing of the final S in trends as or Z or.
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses.
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Your turn.
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Use when concluding the interview with a strong statement.
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I have been confident that my strengths match the job requirements.
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Listen to the sound of it.
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Sentence ending fall in intonation to show certainty.
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I have been confident that my strengths match the job requirements.
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Your turn.
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Now put it together.
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Listen to the whole conversation.
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Welcome.
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Thank you for coming.
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Can you tell me what you have been working on recently?
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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Great.
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And have you been leading any teams during that time?
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Yes.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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What strengths have you been improving to support this leadership?
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations to the team.
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How have you been staying motivated while handling multiple projects?
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals and tracking progress.
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Can you share how you have been keeping up with industry trends?
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I have been keeping up with industry trends through online courses and webinars.
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Last part.
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Shadowing.
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Speak at the same time as me, do not wait.
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I have been working on my project management skills for the past year.
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I have been leading a small team since I joined the company.
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I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations.
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I have been staying motivated by setting small daily goals.
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Record yourself saying each sentence, then listen and compare with my pronunciation.
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Practice today and join us again tomorrow for more confidence building.
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Subscribe, and I will see you in tomorrow lesson.

Контекст и цель

Видео посвящено подготовке к интервью на английском языке, в частности — описанию своих сильных сторон и опыта работы. Основная задача — научиться разговаривать уверенно, используя правильное ударение, связку слов и интонацию, чтобы произвести впечатление на рекрутера.

5 ключевых фраз для интервью

  • "I have been working on my project management skills for the past year" — для описания развития навыков.
  • "I have been leading a small team since I joined the company" — для характеристики текущей роли.
  • "I have been improving my communication by giving weekly presentations" — для объяснения работы над сильными сторонами.
  • "I have been receiving positive feedback from my manager lately" — при ответе на вопросы о фидбеке.
  • "I have been mentoring junior staff for the last six months" — для описания лидерского опыта.

Пошаговый гид по shadowing

Shadowing английский — эффективный метод для улучшения произношения и речи. Вот как работать с этим видео:

  1. Послушайте фразу внимательно — обратите внимание на ударение (например, на втором слоге в "management") и связку слов (например, "have been leading" звучит как "been lead ing").
  2. Повторите после записи в паузу, пытаясь подражать интонации и темпу. Особо обратите внимание на слабые формы (например, "have" как "əv") и чёткое произношение "th" в "feedback".
  3. Проверяйте себя — запишите своё повторение и сравните с оригиналом. Фокус на плавности речи и правильном ударении (например, на первом слоге в "mentoring").
  4. Повторяйте регулярно — каждый день потратьте 10–15 минут на shadow speak, чтобы закрепить навыки. Это поможет быстро адаптироваться к естественной речи на английском.

Учить английский по видео с помощью shadowspeaks — простой и результативный способ подготовиться к важным разговорам, особенно к интервью.

Что такое техника Shadowing?

Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.