Shadowing Practice: Daily English Speaking Challenge | Planning - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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hey good morning everyone this is tommy
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and today is monday this is my daily english speaking challenge today i'll share with you something
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that i always do not only on mondays
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but also on the first day of every month
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and even the first day of every year i spend around 45 minutes to one hour planning.
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Well, now maybe you're thinking, Tommy, I don't want to plan.
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I want to live my life freely.
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I don't want to follow any rules.
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Imagine this, you are going on a trip and you just throw everything into your suitcase.
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Will you be able to fit much?
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Will you be able to carry much so your life works the same
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if you spent time organizing everything neatly
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and tidily you can carry a lot more that's what planning does for me i've been doing this for years
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and actually this is the secret to getting a lot of things done
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while still having a lot of time for my soul
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so look here i have my yearly planner 2025 plan
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which i wrote on the first day of this year
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and i even made two versions for my personal life and for my business
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right here is my august plan and this is my weekly plan last week
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and i've just already done my would we plan this week
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and even I made a to -do list for today see
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we all have 24 hours a day seven days a week
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but what's separate the winners
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and the losers is how they use their time is how they plan
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so start planning today and see how it changes your life
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and don't forget to join my daily english speaking challenge make
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a short video every day speaking in english about anything in
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your life post it to social media with the hashtag speak
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english with tommy then tag me there cheers for a wonderful day and a productive week.
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I'll see you tomorrow.

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners aiming to boost their speaking practice while picking up practical life skills. Whether you struggle with structuring daily conversations or want to sound more natural in casual talks, the relatable topic of planning makes it easy to follow. It’s also ideal for those looking to integrate language learning into their daily routine—you’ll learn to discuss real-life habits, making your English more functional and memorable.

Key Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

The video is packed with everyday expressions that elevate your speech. Here are a few to master:

  • "get a lot of things done": Accomplish many tasks efficiently. Example: "With a good plan, I can get a lot of things done before lunch."
  • "separate the winners and the losers": Distinguish those who succeed from those who don’t. Example: "Time management is what separates the winners and the losers in business."
  • "soul time": Time for personal fulfillment or relaxation. Example: "I always make sure to include soul time in my weekly plan."
These phrases add color to your conversations and sound natural, not scripted.

Mastering the Speaker’s Pronunciation

To sound like the speaker, focus on two key areas. First, stress in multi-syllabic words: Notice how "productive" (pro-DUK-tiv) and "organizing" (OR-gan-iz-ing) emphasize the second syllable. Practice saying these aloud to match the rhythm. Second, connected speech: The speaker often links words, like "spend around" (spen-daround) or "fit much" (fi-tmuch). Use the shadowing technique—play a short clip, pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the speed and intonation. This trains your mouth to move like a native and improves your pronunciation practice effortlessly. By combining these tips with the video’s content, you’ll not only learn to talk about planning but also sharpen your overall speaking skills. Start today—your future self will thank you!

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspellingi'll share · Will you · I'll see
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtyou're thinking · are going

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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