Shadowing Practice: How to Keep Talking in English Without Getting Stuck - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Maybe you have studied English for years, but then one day you have to speak about a difficult topic,
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something you know very little about.
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So what do you think of historical novels?
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You freeze.
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You hesitate.
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You go blank.
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The thing is, you don't need to study more.
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You need better strategies.
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Right now, I'm going to give you two insanely useful strategies to help you talk fluently about any topic.
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Hello, it's Keith from the Keith Speaking Academy, here to help you become a more confident speaker of English.
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Have you ever been to a party or a conference
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or an event where there's a conversation about a topic you know nothing about
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and then people start asking you questions like this?
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What do you think of the new Prime Minister?
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Or you've been in the IELTS speaking test where the examiner asks you a topic you know very little about like this?
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I'd like you to describe a biography you once read.
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The thing is, in these situations, you need to improvise.
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To speak off the cuff, nice expression, speak off the cuff, is to improvise.
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There's no plan, just impromptu speaking.
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Now, if you don't know anything about the topic, well, you're probably going to freeze
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while you think about it and then you lose the person's attention
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or you start to ramble and talk about nonsense and lose the person's attention.
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Particularly frustrating in an English exam like the IELTS speaking exam because it just lowers your score.
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So let me share with you a simple solution.
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Two frameworks you can use for any topic, even if you know very little about it.
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And at the end, I'll give you a research-backed tip to help you implement all of these.
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Ready?
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Let's do it.
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Oh, and remember, there's a worksheet PDF you can get with lots more examples, so you really understand how these frameworks work.
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And you can start practicing yourself with with the examples.
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Without any further ado, let's get into it.
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Okay, number one, the one, two, me framework.
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Now, frameworks are great because without a framework, you don't know where to go and you freeze.
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Frameworks give you simple steps to follow, something to hold onto, which helps you to start speaking.
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So let me show you, I'll explain this framework.
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I'll give you some of the English phrases you need to use it.
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And let me then show you specific examples so you fully understand, okay.
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Later, you can download the PDF and just practice this.
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So the one to me framework, it's all about me.
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One is you say one thing about it.
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Two is you then give two opinions about it.
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And then me, not three, me, is you say, me personally, what I think.
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Okay, so let me give you some English phrases.
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I call them continuity phrases.
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What a great word, continuity.
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You know the verb to continue.
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So continuity is that state of continuing, right?
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You want continuity in a story with the characters.
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Continuity in your speech, so you can keep speaking at a high level.
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Continuity phrases.
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For the one thing, you can say, the one thing I know about this is, okay, for the two opinions,
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you can say, there are two ways to look at this.
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On the one hand, on the other hand, or there are two common opinions about this
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and then me personally you can say me personally I think
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okay let's look at a specific example for you what do
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you think of the new prime minister well the one thing I know about our new prime minister is
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that he has only been in office a few weeks.
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There are two ways to look at our Prime Minister.
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On the one hand, some people love him, but then lots of people hate him.
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Me personally, I think it's too early to know if he's going to be effective or not.
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Let's sit and wait.
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Okay, so this framework has helped me get out some key ideas,
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although I know nothing, very little about the new Prime Minister.
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Let's look at an example from an IELTS speaking test.
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So what do you think of historical novels?
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Well, the one thing I know about historical novels is they seem to be very popular.
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I see them a lot in the bookshops.
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I think there are two ways to look at historical novels.
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I guess on the one hand
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if you're doing research into history they can be very useful
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and on the other hand they can be an enjoyable read if you like history.
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Me personally I'm not a big fan of history or historical novels.
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I don't think I've ever read one.
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Right, can you see how the framework is helping us to start talking and continue talking with these continuity phrases?
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Let's move on to framework number two.
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Okay, number two, the TKI framework.
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Now, the secret about this framework, I guess all frameworks, is that it's a change of focus.
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Instead of focusing on, I don't know anything about this, you switch your focus to, well, what do I know?
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Even if it's just a little, you focus on what you know.
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So again, let me show you this framework, what it means, some continuity phrases in English, and then a clear example to help you, okay?
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So this is T-K-I-T is the truth.
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you tell the truth that you know very little about this.
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K is what I know.
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So say something you already know about it, even if it's a little bit.
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And number three is imagine what I imagine, right?
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I've no experience of this, but if I had, or if I could, I would, and just imagine and make something up but
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that the truth what you know and imagining beautiful framework to start speaking
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some continuity phrases for you for the truth to be honest to be completely up front
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i don't know much about this but okay so you kind of say on to be honest i don't know
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anything about this but what I know number two one thing I do know is
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one thing I can say is and then you say the little bit that you know number three imagine
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if I was going to do this I would if I had to give my opinion I would say okay
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Okay, specific example to make this clear.
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Let's take this very difficult exam question.
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I'd like you to describe a biography you once read.
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So instead of going, you could say, to be honest, I have never read a biography.
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One thing I do know is that a lot of famous people,
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like politicians write biographies.
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And I think they're popular because people want to learn from famous people.
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If I was going to read a biography, I would probably read the biography by my favourite singer, Taylor Swift.
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Okay, so we've got an answer.
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You could carry on speaking.
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Now you've had time to think, but this framework has helped you start speaking and expressing,
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changing your focus from I know nothing to, well, what do I know?
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I know something and building on that.
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Let's move on.
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Right, here's my tip to help you practice this.
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And you can do this with any or either of the frameworks.
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Try, repeat and improve.
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The big mistake many students write preparing exams is that they write out the answer.
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As soon as you write the answer, it is fixed.
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It's permanent on paper or on screen and it's hard to change.
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And so you start repeating and memorising the same answer.
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Stop writing, start recording.
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Record your answer because the voice disappears and then you're free to change and improve it.
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So take the framework, take a question, take one of the frameworks, try it, record it, repeat your answer but improve it.
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Don't repeat the same answer, improve it and improve it as you go along.
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And one of the reasons this works is because when you repeat the second time, you don't need to think about the idea because you've done
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that you can focus on the language on the english uh-huh right
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and then improve it try repeat and improve
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and that's going to build up your flexibility
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and your confidence to use these frameworks um another tip i would say is also focus on the transition
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so there are three steps
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but you don't want the listener to think you're following steps you want to sound like a smooth flow.
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So think about the transition, right?
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Like, and, but, maybe, well,
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and so, right, just connecting your ideas so it sounds smooth.
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Does that make sense?
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Excellent.
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So there you have it, two frameworks to help you handle difficult topics and talk fluently on topics you don't know, okay?
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You've got the 1-2-Me framework and the T-K-I framework.
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Fix these in your head.
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Start using them.
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Download the PDF worksheet and you can start practicing these.
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I focused on IELTS topics and questions, but you may get these in conversations in everyday life and at parties too, believe it or not.
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okay download the pdf start practicing and start talking fluently about any topic at all
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that's it for today thank you so much um for watching
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and i look forward to seeing you maybe in the next video take care my friend bye
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Thank you.
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Why This Video Is a Goldmine for Fluent Speaking
This clip is a game-changer for English learners because it doesn’t just teach vocabulary—it solves a universal problem: getting stuck mid-conversation. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or navigating real-world chats, the strategies here focus on improvisation, a skill often overlooked in traditional study. The host’s clear, conversational tone makes complex ideas easy to grasp, and the focus on "continuity phrases" gives you tools to keep talking even when you’re unsure. It’s practical, actionable, and designed for real-life use—exactly what you need to build confidence.
Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Key Phrases
The video is packed with natural language that sounds like real conversation, not a textbook. Let’s dissect a few:
- "Speak off the cuff": This idiom means to improvise, and it’s a perfect example of casual, native-level phrasing. Using it shows you understand colloquial English, which boosts your IELTS score or makes you sound more fluent in daily chats.
- "Continuity phrases": The host coins this term to describe words that keep your speech flowing. Phrases like "The thing is" or "Let me explain" are simple but powerful—they buy you time to think while keeping the listener engaged.
- "Me personally, what I think": This structure is a masterclass in natural self-expression. It’s direct, relatable, and avoids the stilted "In my opinion" that many learners overuse. Native speakers rely on such personal touches to connect with their audience.
A Simple Practice Routine: Shadow Speech & Record
To turn these strategies into habits, try this shadow speech routine: First, watch the video and repeat short segments out loud, mimicking the host’s tone and pace. Use a shadowing app to record yourself—hearing your own voice helps you spot gaps in fluency. Next, apply the "one, two, me" framework to a new topic (e.g., "What do you think of urban gardening?"). Record your response, then compare it to the host’s examples. Repeat daily for 10 minutes, and you’ll notice your ability to shadow speak (and think on your feet) improve dramatically. For extra practice, download the worksheet mentioned in the video—repetition with structured examples is key to making these strategies second nature.
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.