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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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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione di livello B1 si basa sul video “[ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: example, admire, Emily, appearance, unwavering. Questo video contiene 60 frasi e 724 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 8:05. Chi parla lo fa lentamente, circa 90 parole al minuto, quindi c’è tempo per imitare ogni suono. Solo il 73% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese, quindi il lessico è impegnativo.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
Le 15 parole più avanzate del video, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| admire verbo | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | ammirare |
| unwavering aggettivo | /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ | inconcusso |
| resilient aggettivo | /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ | resiliente |
| optimism sostantivo | /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ | ottimismo |
| kindness sostantivo | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | bontà, gentilezza |
| inspire verbo | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | ispirare |
| charm sostantivo | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | amuleto, incantesimo |
| remarkable aggettivo | /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ | notevole, degno di nota |
| captivate verbo | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | accattivare, attirare l'attenzione |
| exemplary aggettivo | /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ | esemplare |
| prodigy sostantivo | /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ | prodigio |
| undeniable aggettivo | /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ | innegabile |
| possess verbo | /pəˈzɛs/ | possedere, avere |
| define verbo | /dɪˈfaɪn/ | definire, determinare |
| adversity sostantivo | /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ | avversità |
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
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| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | are characterized · is matched |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — i verbi seguiti dalla forma in -ing | practice describing · practice saying |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
- I suoni “th”: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, infectious /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/
I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:
- Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: adept /əˈdɛpt/, adroit /əˈdɹɔɪt/, resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/, kindness /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/
- /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/, masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/, compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Fai shadowing frase per frase a velocità normale, ripetendo ognuna finché il tuo ritmo coincide con quello di chi parla.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come admire, unwavering, resilient.
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.