Shadowing Practice: [ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Shadowing English Speaking Channel, your key to fluent English.
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Hello everyone.
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In today's video, let's practice describing someone you admire.
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Try to apply the sentence patterns I give you in this video to your situation and practice saying them fluently.
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In this video, I will provide you with the following.
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Part 1.
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Some sample sentences that you could use to describe someone you admire.
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1. Introduce that person.
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You can use some model sentences with the following.
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For example, The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I'd like to share my thoughts about someone very special in my life, and that is my grandfather.
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Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable individual, my cousin Alex.
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2. How to know about that person For example,
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I first got to know this person through my sister, who introduced us during a family gathering.
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Our paths crossed when we were both volunteering at the local community center.
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I became acquainted with them during a team-building event at work.
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3. Description of appearance and personality For example,
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Physically, they possess a unique blend of elegance and charm that sets them apart in any crowd.
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In terms of personality, they are characterized by an unwavering optimism and an infectious enthusiasm for life.
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Their appearance reflects a timeless beauty, complemented by a genuine and approachable demeanor.
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4. Combined Sentences For example, Combining their elegance and charm,
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it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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Their unwavering optimism is immediately evident in their cheerful smile.
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This person's timeless beauty is not just skin deep, it's an integral part of who they are.
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5. Description of story or talent For example,
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one particular aspect that stands out is their ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
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A defining moment in their life was when they fearlessly pursued their passion for community service, service, leaving a lasting impact on those they helped.
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Beyond their appearance, their remarkable talent in photography captures moments in a way that words often cannot.
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6. Conclusion and reasons why I admire For example,
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In conclusion, I truly admire this person for their ability to inspire and uplift others through their optimism and genuine kindness.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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To me, they embody qualities that make them not only admirable
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but also a source of constant inspiration for personal and professional growth.
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Now, let's try to shadow me a complete sample speech.
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Match my tempo and pace.
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The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I first got to know Emily during our freshman year of college.
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Physically, she possesses a distinctive charm with her warm smile and expressive eyes.
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However, what truly sets Emily apart is her unwavering kindness and empathy.
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Combining her physical appearance with these qualities, it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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One particular aspect that stands out is Emily's ability to turn ordinary moments into cherished memories.
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A defining moment in her life was when she organized a charity event for a local shelter.
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Beyond her appearance, her remarkable talent in mobilizing people for a good cause showcased her leadership and compassion.
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In conclusion, I truly admire Emily for her genuine kindness and ability to make a positive impact on the community.
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Her unwavering commitment to making a difference is not just admirable but also inspiring.
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Great!
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You speak very well.
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Part 2.
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Some Memorable Vocabulary 1.
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Prodigy Mozart was a musical prodigy, composing symphonies at a very young age.
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2. Adept Adept She is adept at problem-solving and always finds innovative solutions.
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3. Exemplary Her exemplary leadership skills have guided the team through many successful projects.
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4. Resilient Resilient In the face of adversity,
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his resilient spirit helped him overcome challenges.
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5. Masterful Masterful The chef's masterful cooking techniques elevate every dish to a culinary masterpiece.
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6. Uplifting Uplifting The uplifting story of triumph over hardship inspired everyone in the audience.
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7. Prolific Adroit Adroit Her adroit handling of complex situations impressed everyone in the team.
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8. Inspirational The speaker shared an inspirational story that motivated everyone in the audience.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “[ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking”. Las palabras que más se repiten: example, admire, Emily, appearance, unwavering. Este vídeo tiene 60 frases y 724 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 8:05. El hablante habla despacio, unas 90 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. Solo el 73 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
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| admire verbo | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | admirar |
| unwavering adjetivo | /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ | inquebrantable, firme |
| adept adjetivo | /əˈdɛpt/ | experto, hábil |
| resilient adjetivo | /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ | tenaz, resistente |
| uplifting adjetivo | inspirador, animante | |
| optimism sustantivo | /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ | optimismo |
| kindness sustantivo | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | amabilidad, bondad |
| inspire verbo | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | inspirar, infundir |
| charm sustantivo | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | encanto |
| remarkable adjetivo | /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ | remarcable, destacable |
| admirable sustantivo | /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ | admirable, loable |
| captivate verbo | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | cautivar, captivar |
| exemplary adjetivo | /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ | ejemplar, ejemplarizante |
| prodigy sustantivo | /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ | maravilla, prodigio |
| undeniable adjetivo | /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ | innegable, impepinable |
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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| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | are characterized · is matched |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbos seguidos de la forma en -ing | practice describing · practice saying |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
- Los sonidos de “th”: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, infectious /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/, elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/, expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, possess /pəˈzɛs/, physically /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/
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 admire, unwavering, adept.
¿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.