Shadowing Practice: English shadowing | Expressing Opinions and Preferences | Level A1 | How to improve English - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Topic, expressing opinions and preferences.
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Level A1.
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Hi there.
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Today, we're going to talk about expressing opinions and preferences.
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This means sharing what you think or like about something.
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It is a helpful skill for having conversations and letting others know your feelings.
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First, let's talk about opinions.
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An opinion is what you think about something.
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You can start by saying, I think, or in my opinion.
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For example, if you like a movie, you can say, I think this movie is great,
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or in my opinion, this is the best movie I've ever seen.
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Opinions are personal, so they might be different from other people's opinions.
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That's okay.
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Next, let's talk about preferences.
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A preference is what you like more than other things.
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You can use phrases like, I prefer or I like better.
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For example, if you like pizza more than burgers, you can say, I prefer pizza to burgers.
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Or, I like pizza better than burgers.
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It's a way to share your favorite choices.
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When you express your opinions and preferences, it is important to be polite.
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You can use phrases like, I believe or I feel to make your words softer.
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For example, I believe this restaurant is very good, or I feel that this song is relaxing.
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It shows respect for other people's opinions, too.
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Sometimes, you might want to ask others about their opinions and preferences.
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You can ask, what do you think about this movie?
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Or, what is your favorite food?
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This helps you learn more about what others like and think.
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Remember, everyone has different opinions and preferences.
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It's okay if someone likes something you don't.
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You can say, that's interesting, or I see it differently.
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This way, you can have nice conversations and understand each other better.
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So, the next time you want to share your thoughts, remember to use phrases like, I think, I prefer, and in my opinion.
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It's a great way to communicate and connect with others.
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Thanks for listening.

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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.