Shadowing Practice: June 30, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Word List.
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Impossible.
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It is impossible for pigs to fly.
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Gravity.
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You can move freely in zero gravity.
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Light.
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A bird's feathers are light.
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Heavy.
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Many people today are heavy.
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"way" He weighs 100 kilograms.
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Jupiter.
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Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun.
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Double.
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Two hamburgers make a double hamburger.
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Diet.
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I will go on a diet to look beautiful.
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Lose.
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Where did you lose your keys?
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Jump.
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She jumped off the ground.
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Pull.
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People are pulling the rope together.
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Down.
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The roller coaster is going down fast!
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hard.
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Their work is hard and dangerous.
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different The ball has a different face.
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Carry.
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The man is carrying too many boxes.
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Friend.
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The two boys are close friends.
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Lesson 9.
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How much do you weigh?
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Do you know someone trying to lose weight?
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Maybe they are on a diet.
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Do they eat only fruits and vegetables?
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Well, there is an easier way to be lighter.
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All you have to do is to go to the moon.
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Astronauts on the Moon can jump very high.
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Do you know why?
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There is less gravity on the moon.
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Gravity pulls us down.
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It makes us heavy.
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There is little gravity on the Moon.
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On the moon, we all weigh one -sixth of what we do on Earth.
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If you weigh 60 kilograms on Earth, then you weigh only 10 kilograms on the Moon.
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How much we weigh is different on each planet.
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On some planets we weigh more.
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Jupiter is the biggest planet.
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On Jupiter, we weigh more than double.
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If you weigh 60 kilograms here, then you weigh 142 kilograms on Jupiter.
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We can't jump very high there.
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Just walking around will be hard to do.
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Think you weigh a lot on Jupiter?
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Well, you're even heavier on the Sun.
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A 60 kilogram person weighs 1 ,624 kilograms on the sun.
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That's 27 times as much!
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Imagine carrying 27 of your friends.
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It's impossible.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English speaking practice by exploring the fascinating concepts of weight and gravity as presented in our transcript. You'll learn how these scientific ideas relate to everyday vocabulary and phrases. The lesson emphasizes concepts of weight on different planets, which not only broadens your vocabulary but also enhances your understanding of specific terminology like "gravity" and "diet." This engaging approach allows you to learn English with YouTube while enjoying the whimsical notion of being lighter on the Moon.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Impossible: It is impossible for pigs to fly.
  • Gravity: You can move freely in zero gravity.
  • Heavy: Many people today are heavy.
  • Diet: I will go on a diet to look beautiful.
  • Jump: She jumped off the ground.
  • Different: The ball has a different face.
  • Jupiter: Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun.
  • Carry: The man is carrying too many boxes.

Practice Tips

To enhance your English speaking abilities through this lesson, consider utilizing shadowspeak techniques. The key here is to mimic the speaker's tone and cadence. The pace of the transcript is conversational yet clear, making it ideal for shadowing practice. Try the following steps:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play the video and pause after each phrase, repeating it out loud. Pay close attention to the intonation and stress.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice while shadowing the audio. Compare it to the original to identify areas for improvement.
  • Practice with Different Speeds: Start with slower playback speeds before moving to normal speed to build confidence. This is particularly useful when you are tackling complex phrases.
  • Engage in Discussions: After practicing, try using the new vocabulary in conversations or discussions with friends or language partners. This will reinforce your learning and improve your fluency.

By incorporating these practices into your learning routine, you will be able to improve your English speaking skills effectively. Utilize this shadowing site to transform your language abilities and make profound strides in your English learning journey.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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