シャドーイング練習: British Accent Shadowing English Speaking Practice | Speak Fluently 3-Day Spoken English Challenge - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

English Learners Podcast.

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Hello everyone and welcome back to English Learners Podcast.

I'm really glad you're here with me today.

If you are new to this channel, my name is Laura and I absolutely love teaching English.

Alright, now, before we do anything, let me ask you something.

How are you feeling right now?

Are you relaxed, tired, nervous, excited, or maybe a mix of everything?

Whatever it is, that's okay, because this space is for you.

If this is your first time doing shadowing English speaking practice, don't worry, I'll guide you gently, step by step.

And if you've done this before, welcome back.

It's really good to have you here again.

Now, quick check -in: Are you somewhere you can speak out loud, even quietly?

Because for this speaking practice to really work, I want you to use your voice, not just listen in your head, okay?

You might be wondering something right now, and if you are, that's completely normal.

You might be thinking, "Okay, I'm listening, I'm repeating, but why does this actually work?

Like, what's the magic here, right?" And honestly, that's a really good question.

So let me explain it in a simple human way, not in a complicated teacher way.

The reason shadowing English works is because you're not just learning English with your eyes or your head,

you're learning it with your whole body, especially your ears and your mouth at the same time.

When you listen and repeat immediately, your brain doesn't have time to overthink, translate or panic.

It just follows the sound, almost like an echo.

And that's important, because fluent speakers don't stop and think about grammar when they talk.

They just respond, naturally, and shadowing trains that exact skill.

You know when you were a child learning your first language, no one explained grammar rules to you.

You listened, you copied, you tried, you made mistakes, and slowly it started to feel normal.

Shadowing English works the same way.

You hear the rhythm, you hear the intonation, you feel how the sentence moves,

and your mouth starts to remember it even before your brain fully understands it.

And here's something really important that most people don't tell you: speaking is not just knowledge, it's a physical skill.

Your mouth needs practice, your tongue needs practice, and shadowing gives you that practice without putting you under pressure to perform.

That's why this speaking practice feels safe, because you're never stuck wondering what to say, the sentence is already there,

and all you have to do is follow along.

You might also notice that some days it feels easy and other days it feels harder,

and if that's happening, I want you to know that's normal too.

Progress doesn't feel exciting every day, but it's still happening quietly in the background.

Every time you repeat a sentence, your brain is building tiny shortcuts, and one day, almost suddenly,

speaking English starts to feel less heavy and more natural.

And that's usually the moment people say, "Wow, I don't know when this happened, but I feel more fluent." That's not magic.

That's repetition, rhythm, and patience working together.

So if you ever doubt this process, or if you think, "Am I really improving?" just remember this: The fact that you're speaking,

listening and showing up right now means you're already doing the right thing.

You don't need to rush, you don't need to be perfect, you just need to keep going, one sentence at a time,

and I'll be right here speaking with you.

Alright now, before we begin, tell me in the comments, what's your first language?

I mean your native language: Hindi, Spanish, Tamil, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic.

Please comment and share it with us.

We love seeing how global this English learning community is.

Alright, awesome!

So here's how shadowing English session works.

I'll say a sentence.

You listen carefully.

You notice the rhythm, the intonation, the way the sentence moves.

And this is important.

Try not to overwhelm your mind.

Speak slowly.

No pressure.

Listen to my voice first.

Sentences are spoken.

Feel the rhythm.

And then you repeat the sentence out loud with me.

Yes, not in your mind, not whispering.

Really speak out loud.

Because, let me be honest, just watching this video won't help.

You really need to make an effort and practice with me.

you're learning English.

Maybe for a better job, maybe for a life abroad, or pass an exam, or meet someone new.

Whatever your reasons are, I want you to remind yourself that your dream of speaking English is possible.

Comment Ready English 2026 and affirm your intention.

This and gives you when you put your efforts in that direction.

Oh, and before I forget, this is super important, if you make mistakes, if you forget a word,

if your pronunciation feels strange, that is not a failure.

That is literally the learning happening.

A lot of people feel shy or embarrassed speaking English, so if that's you, I just want you to know you're not alone.

you're doing something brave by practicing anyway.

Alright, before we begin the sentences, let me ask you one more thing: Why are you learning English?

Is it for work, travel, confidence or just for yourself?

If you feel comfortable, tell me in the comments later, because I really love reading your reasons.

Okay, let's get into it.

As you listen and sentences remember this is listening practice speaking practice and confidence practice all at the same time.

Here we go.

Speak with me.

Excellent!

It is OK to make mistakes when I speak English.

Now repeat with me.

It is OK to make mistakes when I speak English.

Thank you.

Lovely!

Every time I practice speaking, my confidence grows a little.

Now repeat with me.

Every time I practice speaking, my confidence grows a little.

Awesome!

See, shadowing is easy.

Just copy the sound and feel the rhythm.

Let's continue.

I do not need to be perfect to communicate clearly.

Now repeat with me.

I do not need to be perfect to communicate clearly.

Amazing!

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Speaking slowly helps me speak more clearly and calmly.

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Repeat: Speaking slowly helps me speak more clearly and calmly.

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"Speak out loud, don't be shy.

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"I am allowed to take my time when I speak English," repeat,

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I am allowed to take my time when I speak English, I am allowed to take my time when I speak English.

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My English improves every time I open my mouth and try.

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Now, you repeat.

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My English improves every time I open my mouth and try.

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Brilliant!

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I understand more English than I think I do.

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Repeat.

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I understand more English than I think I do.

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Superb!

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Speak out loud, everyone!

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Listening carefully helps my speaking feel more natural.

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Repeat.

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Listening carefully helps my speaking feel more natural, Awesome!

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I am learning the rhythm and music of English sentences.

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Repeat.

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I am learning the rhythm and music of English sentences.

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Awesome!

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Let's continue!

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I do not compare my progress to other people.

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Repeat.

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I do not compare my progress to other people.

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Beautiful pronunciation, don't give up.

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My English journey is different and that is okay.

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Repeat.

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My English journey is different and that is okay.

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When I speak English I focus on meaning, not perfection.

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Repeat.

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When I speak English, I focus on meaning,

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not perfection, awesome, I am becoming more comfortable speaking English out loud.

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Repeat.

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I am becoming more comfortable speaking English out loud.

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Awesome!

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"Even small practice helps me improve over time." Repeat.

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"Even small practice helps me improve over time.

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Great work!

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See, shadowing is easy.

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Awesome!

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Now let me tell you what we're going to do next.

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In a moment, I'm going to read a short story for you, and I'd love for you to just listen at first,

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without repeating yet, OK?

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This story has longer sentences, so it's perfect for hearing how English flows, how sentences rise and fall,

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and how the rhythm changes naturally.

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As you listen, don't worry about understanding every single word.

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Just notice how the sentence moves, how my voice goes up and down, and how the words connect.

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And by the way, if you're not sure what intonation means, don't worry.

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It simply means the rise and fall of the voice when we speak, and that's what helps English sound natural and clear.

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Awesome.

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Let's continue.

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This story is called Finding My Voice and it's my personal story.

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It's about learning English, facing challenges,

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feeling physical stress in the body and dealing with social situations that feel uncomfortable at first.

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So just relax, take a breath and listen with curiosity.

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A personal story.

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When I first began learning English, I was excited, but my body didn't feel calm, and every time I had to speak,

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my shoulders tightened and my heart started to beat faster.

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In social situations, especially when meeting new people, my mouth felt dry, my voice felt weak,

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and even simple English sentences suddenly felt hard to say.

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I often stayed quiet, not because I had nothing to say,

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but because I was worried about making mistakes and being judged by others.

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There were moments when I understood English clearly in my head, but when it was time to speak,

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the words felt stuck and refused to come out.

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After conversations I felt tired, not physically but mentally, because listening,

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translating and worrying at the same time used so much energy.

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Even small interactions, like ordering food or answering a question,

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made my stomach feel tight and my hands feel warm.

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But slowly, as I practiced listening and speaking every day, even when it felt uncomfortable, something began to change.

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By hearing long English sentences again and again, I started to feel the rhythm of the language,

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and my body began to relax while I spoke.

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My breathing became calmer, my voice became steadier, and my sentences started to flow more naturally,

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Instead of focusing on mistakes, I focused on meaning, connection, and the rhythm of the sentence,

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Over time, social situations became easier, not because my English was perfect, but because I trusted myself more.

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I learned that confidence did not come from knowing everything, but from allowing myself to speak anyway.

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Today, I still make mistakes, but my body stays calmer, my voice stays clear, and I feel present when I speak.

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Learning English didn't just change how I speak, it changed how I feel in my body and how I connect with people.

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As my English slowly improved, I noticed something interesting, and maybe you will recognize this too,

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because the change didn't happen all at once, it happened in very small moments.

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One day, I answered a question without preparing the sentence in my head first,

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and even though my grammar wasn't perfect, the other person understood me and the conversation continued.

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Another time, I realized that my body didn't react as strongly as before, because my hands stayed relaxed,

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my breathing stayed steady, and my voice didn't shake as much.

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Of course, there were still uncomfortable moments,

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especially in group conversations, where people spoke quickly and I felt a little lost.

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Sometimes I smiled and nodded, even when I didn't understand everything,

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and inside I felt frustrated with myself for not following the conversation.

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But instead of giving up, I started reminding myself the goal,

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and that participation mattered more than perfection.

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I began to ask simple questions, like, can you repeat that, or what does that mean,

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and I was surprised to see how kind and patient most people were.

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Slowly, I stopped seeing mistakes as something embarrassing,

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and started in their first language,

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I also noticed that when I spoke more,

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even imperfectly, people focused less on my English and more on my ideas, my emotions, and my personality.

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That realization changed something deep inside me because I understood that language is not just about words,

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it's about connection.

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There were still days when English felt heavy, when my mind felt slow, and when I wanted to stay quiet,

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and I learned to accept those days instead of fighting them.

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On those days, I practiced listening more,

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repeating sentences, and reminding myself that progress doesn't disappear just because one day feels difficult.

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Thank you.

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Over time, English became less of a test and more of a tool, something I could use to express myself,

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even if I didn't always choose the perfect words.

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I started to enjoy conversations, not because they were easy, but because they felt real.

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Looking back, I realized that learning English wasn't only about speaking another language,

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it was about learning to be patient with myself.

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It taught me how to stay present when I felt uncomfortable, how to breathe through fear,

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and how to trust that my voice was enough.

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And even now, as I continue learning, I remind myself that confidence is not the absence of fear,

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but the decision to speak anyway.

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As I look back on this journey, I realise that learning English was never just about learning words or grammar,

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even though that's what I thought at the beginning.

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It was really about learning how to stay with myself when things felt uncomfortable,

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slow or uncertain, and choosing not to run away from those moments.

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English taught me patience, not the kind that comes easily,

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but the kind you practice again and again when progress feels invisible.

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It also taught me kindness toward myself because I learned

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that being hard on myself never helped me speak better or feel more confident,

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I learned that my voice did not need to be perfect to be meaningful, and that people were listening to my message more than my mistakes.

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There were many small moments of courage along the way, moments where I spoke even though my heart was beating fast,

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and those moments slowly added up.

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Over time, the fear did not disappear completely, but it became quieter, and my trust in myself became stronger.

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I stopped waiting for the day when I would feel 'ready' and I understood that readiness comes from action, not from perfection.

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Now, when I speak English, I still pause, I still search for words, and sometimes I still make mistakes,

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but I no longer see those things as problems.

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They are simply part of my voice, part of my story, and part of being human in another language.

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Learning English showed me that growth does not always feel exciting, and consonants does not arrive suddenly,

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but both are built slowly through showing up.

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And maybe the most important thing I learned is this: fluency is not about sounding like someone else,

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it is about allowing yourself to be heard.

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If you are listening to this and you feel unsure,

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tired or discouraged, I want you to know that you are not behind and you are not failing.

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You are learning and that is enough for today.

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Your voice matters, even now, even like this, and your English journey, just like mine, is still unfolding.

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Thanks so much for listening.

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I really hope you enjoyed the story and I hope you were able to relax and simply listen.

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As you were listening, did you notice the sentence structure, the intonation and the rhythm of how it was spoken?

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Did you hear how the voice rises and falls, and how the words connect in longer sentences?

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And let me ask you this: Would you like to learn how to speak English like this, in a calmer, more natural way,

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If your answer is yes,

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comment "Yes, more" below, and I'll create a full lesson to help you practice this step by step.

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And I need loads of yes -yes -yeses,

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not just one or two." I'm honestly so excited to teach you and to support you on your English journey.

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This is Laura.

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