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When Meetings Run Long
Shadowing practice
- Listen once straight through to catch the overall rhythm and feeling.
- Play one sentence, pause, and repeat it aloud while matching sound, stress, and linking.
- Shadow in sync with the audio, copying the speaker’s pacing and intonation even if you stumble.
- Notice natural pauses and breaths; try to inhale and exhale where the speaker does.
- Record yourself and compare quickly to the original, adjusting volume and clarity.
- Loop any tricky line until it flows, then jot down phrases you want to reuse later.
Tip: Keep sessions short—five focused minutes beats one unfocused listen.
Practical, learner-friendly tips
Practice prompts
Pick text or audio for each prompt. Stay in one mode or mix them—whatever keeps you practicing out loud and on paper.
Storytelling
Tell me about a long meeting that ended with an unexpected outcome — good or bad.
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Emotional Expression
What emotional shift do you feel when a meeting finally wraps up after dragging on?
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Motivation
What mindset helps you regain productivity after a very long meeting?
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Guiding Others
What strategy would you recommend to a friend who wants to communicate more efficiently in meetings?
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Reflection
How do long meetings typically impact your productivity for the rest of the day?
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Social Interaction
Imagine you need to leave a meeting that’s running long — how would you communicate that respectfully?
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Exports text responses; audio responses (with rating) are included if present.