Shadowing Practice: YOU ARE PRICELESS #tommyenglish #dothingsyoudontwanttodo #hoctienganh - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, good evening.
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Are you upset because of the people around you?
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This message is meant to find you.
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Remember, people will value you based on their level of education, their perception, their understanding about you and their experiences.
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But that doesn't change the fact that you are priceless.
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Just like But the bottle of water can have different prices in different places,
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the market, the cinema, the airport or a fancy restaurant.
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But the bottle itself doesn't change its values.
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So you are that bottle of water.
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And your environment keeps changing.
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So next time, if you find yourself unvalued, disrespected or underestimated, don't try Don't settle.
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Instead, pick a better surrounding and be yourself.
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You got this.
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Goodnight.

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners focusing on english speaking practice and building confidence. It’s ideal for those who want to practice real-life conversation flow while absorbing motivational messages. The simple, conversational tone makes it great for shadowing—repeat after the speaker to improve fluency and rhythm. Whether you’re using a shadowing app or practicing alone, the short, impactful sentences are easy to mimic, making it a top pick for daily shadow speak sessions.

Key Words & Phrases to Master

  • Priceless: Extremely valuable, beyond monetary worth. Example: "Your kindness makes you priceless."
  • Underestimated: Judged as less capable than you are. Example: "She was underestimated but proved everyone wrong."
  • Settle (in this context): Accept a situation that’s not good enough. Example: "Don’t settle for a job that doesn’t challenge you."
  • Surrounding (plural: surroundings): The people or environment around you. Example: "Positive surroundings boost your mood."

Tips for Nailing the Pronunciation

To sound natural, focus on the speaker’s relaxed intonation. Notice how "good evening" and "goodnight" are spoken with a warm, slow rhythm—copy this to make your speech feel friendly. For improve english pronunciation, pay attention to the word "perception" (pər-SEP-shən)—stress the second syllable. Also, practice the contraction "you’re" in "you’re priceless" to avoid pausing. Use shadowspeak techniques: play a short clip, pause, and repeat immediately, matching the speed and tone. This will help you internalize the natural flow of conversational English.

¿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.