Shadowing Practice: William of LYKN Talks WilliamEst - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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William Est.
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William Est, did I get that right?
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Yeah, William Est.
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That was massive when that was announced.
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William Est.
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How'd it feel be a part of that?
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Uh...
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It's quite fast for me because I'm original from boy band, boy group.
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Broccoli?
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You know broccoli?
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Oh, you know broccoli?
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Whoa!
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Whoa!
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Classic, classic.
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Oh my god.
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Classic broccoli.
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Whoa!
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Broccoli is a band, is a music band, but let's keep on it.
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But I try to, so Arjuno from actually, Arjuno from band group, boy group.
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And then actually I'm dancing and singing, not acting at all, right?
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Like, as you know, not acting at all.
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But GMO TV, like, so we have this series.
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you interested?
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no, no, I'm not at that time but I must do something new find something new okay,
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series must be good like you imagine it's gonna be good and then try it so I didn't expect before
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tempo is on air like okay he's gonna be famous but no i didn't expect anything at all but
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but when uh the tempo done
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the uh the fans from uh uh any series like uh maybe von puwin or like
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like from anyone from uh gmntv come so fast came so fast and then uh yeah it's like another group
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yeah we didn't know it would be this massive and like attract a lot of fan club around the world
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yeah it's it's pretty fast yeah
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because it's like the main character is like the five art
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and ps right ps is like the good actor always good actor yeah he has like a lot of series
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but this is our first series and the first series is like main character and five ones
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and it's just like oh i can't remember anything
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when i on the set and just like yeah yeah yeah any process
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that we work together yeah it's really hard yeah it's quite hard because like
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you need to get into the character character yeah that kind of similar to like what we are right now
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Like another band that we have five people just change the name from Lycan to Mars.
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Yeah.
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And so we had to like to spread the image.
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Yeah.
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Just for the people.
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Yeah.
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Have to believe that this is not like Ken this is
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so hard yeah it's a part of the band in the series like uh everyone have their own character
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that someone uh different someone different than the normal
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but as someone like a bit the same you know i think it's hard to like
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when the fan club watch us and look and like this not lego this nano Yeah, we have to like make sure
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that the fans can you know can tell the difference between us and That the character in the series.
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Yeah, but yeah, it's a very fun project
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and It's a very new one for us
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because yes acting is like a whole new thing But you're studying acting and directing aren't you?
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Yeah, me.
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Oh you are?
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Sorry.
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It's okay.
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Really?
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Yeah Me?
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Yeah.
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You don't know?
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No We don't know We started to be a director right?
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Yeah I think when I'm starting I'm Almost in the part of like writing the script
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Yeah Just like writing the relic I think
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And do like You are too good now No man Oh
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so talented No no no no no no I'm so humble right now Many good things
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You know like as a lichen We need to Get into the like if you compare with Lycan and Mars from Temple,
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it's really different at all.
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Like, as a Lycan, you really need to know your personal,
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of your weapons, of your shining points, of anything.
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Something like that.
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But from tempo, you're not William, you're not Lego, you're not...
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Yeah, you're somebody totally different.
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Yeah.
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But you need to perform too.
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But he's still a rapper in the series Yeah I'm still a rapper
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Yeah but I think we create a good working environment together with PS as well
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And it helped us a lot Yeah PS helped us a lot
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He's a professional actor Amazing actor And yeah I think we
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We just didn't expect that it would be this big And we are very thankful for everything that happened
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fan club that liked the show and decided to to follow us yeah thank you
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so much thank you so much we have a lot of scenes with ps
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and ps always taught us to like uh get your advice yeah yeah yeah
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and i think it it get easier to get into the
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character uh acting with ps yeah yeah he's have a lot
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and everyone have a lot like p mui is the director of this series have us a lot like when
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when I have like a question about my character I just text to her
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and her is just like come to the office and talk together yeah something like that

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Engaging with videos like this one featuring William of LYKN provides a unique opportunity for English speaking practice. It immerses you in real-life conversations where context, tone, and casual expressions come together, making it easier for you to grasp the language. The energy and enthusiasm exhibited by the speaker allow learners to understand nuanced interactions and cultural references. By mimicking the speech patterns, you can develop confidence in your ability to communicate effectively in English. This practice aligns perfectly with the concept of shadow speech, where you can imitate the speaker's intonation and pace to enhance your fluency.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Several key structures and phrases from the video are beneficial for English learners:

  • “How'd it feel be a part of that?” - This question form highlights the use of contractions and provides a casual way to ask about feelings or experiences.
  • “Like you imagine it's gonna be good” - Here, you see informal language that reflects spoken English, including the use of “gonna” instead of “going to.” This is a common practice in everyday conversations and demonstrates how to sound more natural.
  • “We didn’t know it would be this massive” - The phrase “this massive” emphasizes the unexpected impact of an event, showing how to express surprise in English. This can be useful in various contexts when discussing outcomes or events.

Incorporating these structures into your speech will make your English more relatable and engaging. Shadowing these expressions using a shadowing app can further enhance your learning journey.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you listen to the video, be aware of a few pronunciation challenges:

  • “Broccoli” - Though familiar as a word, the enthusiastic repetition can be a tongue-twister. Make sure to practice saying it clearly, as it may help in ensuring clarity in your speech.
  • “Massive” - The emphasis on this word may vary in casual settings. Practice stressing the first syllable to sound more authentic.
  • “Character” - With multiple syllables, this word can be tricky. Focus on the transition between syllables to maintain fluency.

Becoming aware of these pronunciation nuances will aid you as you engage in English speaking practice. Using a shadowing site can help you refine your pronunciation as you learn to mimic the speaker's intonation and rhythm effectively.

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.

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