Shadowing Practice: Speaking Practice For B1 (intermediate) | English Imitation Lessons - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello!
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I'm Emma from mmmEnglish, helping you to build your confidence as an English speaker.
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In this video, I have a very special lesson for you that's using the imitation technique.
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I also have something that's very exciting to share at the end of this lesson so make sure you keep watching!
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Practicing with the imitation technique can dramatically improve your English communication skills.
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It's worked for thousands of my students already and it can work for you too.
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Why?
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Because with this technique you learn to communicate with more than just words.
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Is clear pronunciation important when you're speaking English?
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Yes of course it is but so is stress and intonation.
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So is using tone and body language to express your emotions and so is pause to create suspense or add emphasis.
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It's not just what you say but how you say it in English.
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With the imitation technique you'll learn how to perform English.
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It's like an actor in the movies or a pop star singing on stage.
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Are you ready to give it a try?
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In this imitation lesson you'll hear me telling you a story.
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Listen to the tone and the intonation in my voice while I'm speaking.
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You'll hear that I'm being supportive and I'm encouraging a friend to do something.
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Here's how it works.
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You'll hear the same story three times.
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The first time you hear it, you'll just need to listen and read.
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Listen to the topic, the vocabulary and my expression.
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You're learning the script.
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Then you'll hear the same script again.
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But this time there will be a short pause after each clause or sentence.
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This is so that you can say it aloud, exactly as it was said in the recording.
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I want you to imitate me, to copy me, the native English speaker.
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The last step is the most challenging one.
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Try to shadow me while I'm speaking.
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Perform each sentence with the same expression and intonation while I'm speaking.
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If you don't shadow me perfectly, don't worry!
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It's meant to be a challenge!
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But this step is really important.
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It helps you to practice all of these skills in a different way.
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Okay, it's time to give it a try!
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Good luck!
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You can do this.
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Ready?
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This is step number one.
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Listen and read.
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You know what?
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I think you should just go for it.
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I mean, what have you got to lose?
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You've got plenty of experience and nobody is more passionate about this kind of work than you.
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Just because you don't have a degree shouldn't make a difference.
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I mean, you've been doing this for real for so much longer than anyone who's just come out of university.
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Besides, what's the worst thing that can happen?
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They might turn you down but who cares?
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It's not like you really need this job but imagine if you get it.
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Living on an island, going for a swim every morning before work, eating fresh fruit and seafood every day?
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I think you should just go for it.
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Then I can come and visit you.
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What if I help you?
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I could make you a logo or something or I could help you with your cover letter?
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You've got to admit, it's pretty exciting and you're perfect for this role.
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Come on, what do you think?
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Step two.
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Great!
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Now you're ready to imitate the speaker.
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Listen to the speaker and in the pause, repeat what they said exactly as they said it.
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You know what?
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I think you should just go for it.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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This is your chance to improve the way that you speak English as fast as possible.
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To find these new lessons,
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head over to my website at www .mmenglish .com forward slash imitation.
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Thank you for spending the time with me today practicing your English.
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I'll see you in the next video lesson.
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Bye for now!
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “Speaking Practice For B1”. Las palabras que más se repiten: English, imitation, lesson, listen, hear. Este vídeo tiene 79 frases y 675 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 10:26. El hablante habla despacio, unas 65 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 87 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir. 13 de sus 79 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
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| imitation sustantivo | /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/ | imitación |
| intonation sustantivo | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | entonación |
| pause sustantivo | /pɔːz/ | pausa |
| excite verbo | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | emocionar |
| imitate verbo | /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ | imitar |
| pronunciation sustantivo | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | pronunciación |
| aloud adverbio | /əˈlaʊd/ | en voz alta, públicamente |
| suspense sustantivo | /səˈspɛns/ | suspensión |
| seafood sustantivo | /ˈsiːfuːd/ | marisco |
| litter sustantivo | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | cama, lecho |
| vocabulary sustantivo | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | vocabulario |
| dramatically adverbio | dramáticamente | |
| distress sustantivo | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | distrés, distress |
| supportive adjetivo | /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ | alentador, de apoyo |
| passionate adjetivo | /ˈpæʃənɪt/ | apasionado |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- Are you ready to give it a try?
- I mean, what have you got to lose?
- They might turn you down but who cares?
- What if I help you?
- Come on, what do you think?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
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| Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena idea | should just go · shouldn't make |
| Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupo | the most challenging · the worst |
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicción | you'll learn · you'll hear · you'll just need |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | you're speaking · is using · I'm speaking |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 24 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, you'll, you're. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: pause /pɔːz/, clause /klɔːz/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como imitation, intonation, pause.
¿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.