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Hello everyone and welcome back to English Fluency Teacher.
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If you want to speak English more confidently and you're looking for a long, powerful shadowing practice, this video is for you.
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In this video we will do a big shadowing session together.
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You will repeat many sentences about daily life, confidence and success.
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This is like a full workout for your English speaking.
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Shadowing is a simple but powerful method.
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You listen to me and then you repeat exactly what I say.
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You copy my pronunciation, my intonation and my rhythm.
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When you shadow like this, you are training your mouth muscles, your ears and your brain at the same time.
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You don't just study English, you use English.
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In this practice, I will speak at normal speed.
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I will say each sentence two times so you can shadow each one twice.
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Your job is repeat after me loudly.
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Don't worry about mistakes.
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Stay focused until the end.
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If you finish this whole video, you will feel tired but also proud and more confident.
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Take a deep breath with me.
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Inhale, exhale.
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Let's begin our long shadowing practice with English fluency teacher.
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Listen carefully and then repeat exactly what I say.
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I am ready to practice English today.
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I am ready to practice English today.
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I choose to believe in my progress.
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I choose to believe in my progress.
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Every word I say makes me better.
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Every word I say makes me better.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes.
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Mistakes help me grow and improve.
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Mistakes help me grow and improve.
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I focus on progress, not perfection.
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I focus on progress, not perfection.
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I give myself permission to learn slowly.
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I give myself permission to learn slowly.
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I am building my English step by step.
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I am building my English step by step.
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I am stronger than my doubts and fears.
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I am stronger than my doubts and fears.
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Today I choose confidence over fear.
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Today I choose confidence over fear.
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I wake up feeling ready to learn.
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I wake up feeling ready to learn.
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I start my day with a positive mind.
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I start my day with a positive mind.
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I drink water and prepare for the day.
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I drink water and prepare for the day.
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I look in the mirror and smile.
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I look in the mirror and smile.
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I say to myself, I can do this.
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I say to myself, I can do this.
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I plan a few minutes for English practice.
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I plan a few minutes for English practice.
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I feel grateful for another day to improve.
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I feel grateful for another day to improve.
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I check my goals for learning English.
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I check my goals for learning English.
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I know small steps lead to big changes.
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I know small steps lead to big changes.
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I am ready to use English today.
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I am ready to use English today.
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I sit down in a quiet place to study.
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I sit down in a quiet place to study.
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I turn off distractions and focus on English.
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I turn off distractions and focus on English.
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I open my notebook and take a deep breath.
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I open my notebook and take a deep breath.
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I listen carefully to every word I hear.
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I listen carefully to every word I hear.
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I repeat each sentence with full attention.
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I repeat each sentence with full attention.
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I feel my tongue moving more easily now.
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I feel my tongue moving more easily now.
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I enjoy hearing my voice in English.
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I enjoy hearing my voice in English.
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I am patient and kind to myself.
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I am patient and kind to myself.
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I know that practice makes progress every day.
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I know that practice makes progress every day.
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I am proud of my effort to learn.
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I am proud of my effort to learn.
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I arrive at work or school on time.
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I arrive at work or school on time.
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I greet people with a friendly good morning.
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I greet people with a friendly good morning.
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I listen carefully when others speak to me.
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I listen carefully when others speak to me.
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I try to answer in English when I can.
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I try to answer in English when I can.
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I ask questions when I don't understand something.
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I ask questions when I don't understand something.
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I am not afraid to say, can you repeat?
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I am not afraid to say, can you repeat?
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I take notes to remember new words.
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I take notes to remember new words.
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I practice using new words in real sentences.
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I practice using new words in real sentences.
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I respect myself as an English learner.
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I respect myself as an English learner.
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I know I get better every time I try.
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I know I get better every time I try.
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I open my favourite English learning channel.
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I open my favourite English learning channel.
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I choose a video that helps my speaking.
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I listen to the teacher with full focus.
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I listen to the teacher with full focus.
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I repeat after the teacher with confidence.
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I repeat after the teacher with confidence.
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I imagine I am talking to a real person.
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I imagine I am talking to a real person.
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I try to copy the teacher's natural rhythm.
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I try to copy the teacher's natural rhythm.
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I enjoy learning from home or anywhere.
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I use my phone as a tool for learning.
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I feel that technology helps my English grow.
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I am thankful for easy access to English.
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I am thankful for easy access to English.
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I enjoy talking with my friends in English.
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I enjoy talking with my friends in English.
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I smile and start simple conversations.
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I smile and start simple conversations.
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I ask people, how was your day?
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I ask people, how was your day?
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I listen to their answers with interest.
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I listen to their answers with interest.
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I share my own thoughts and feelings.
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I share my own thoughts and feelings.
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I try to keep the conversation going.
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I try to keep the conversation going.
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I laugh and enjoy the moment.
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I laugh and enjoy the moment.
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I feel more natural every time I speak.
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I feel more natural every time I speak.
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I understand that real practice builds real confidence.
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I understand that real practice builds real confidence.
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I am happy to connect with others in English.
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I am happy to connect with others in English.
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I imagine myself travelling to a new country.
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I imagine myself travelling to a new country.
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I arrive at the airport feeling excited.
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I arrive at the airport feeling excited.
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I speak English at the check-in counter.
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I say, good morning, here is my passport.
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I say, good morning, here is my passport.
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I ask, which gate is my flight please?
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I ask, which gate is my flight please?
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I thank the staff for their help.
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I thank the staff for their help.
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I feel proud to communicate in English.
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I order food and drinks in English.
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I order food and drinks in English.
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I ask locals for directions politely.
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I ask locals for directions politely.
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I enjoy exploring the world with my English.
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I enjoy exploring the world with my English.
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I answer the phone with a calm voice.
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I answer the phone with a calm voice.
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I say, hello, this is me speaking.
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I say, hello, this is me speaking.
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I listen carefully to the other person.
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I listen carefully to the other person.
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I ask them to repeat if I need.
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I ask them to repeat if I need.
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I speak slowly and clearly on the phone.
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I speak slowly and clearly on the phone.
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I join online meetings with confidence.
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I join online meetings with confidence.
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I introduce myself in simple English.
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I introduce myself in simple English.
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I share my ideas without fear.
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I share my ideas without fear.
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I know it's okay to pause and think.
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I know it's okay to pause and think.
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I feel more confident after every call.
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I feel more confident after every call.
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I accept that mistakes are part of learning.
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I accept that mistakes are part of learning I do not let mistakes stop me
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I do not let mistakes stop me I learn something from every mistake I make.
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I forgive myself quickly and move on
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I speak even when I feel nervous.
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I know that brave people feel fear too.
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I choose to act even when I'm afraid.
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I choose to act even when I'm afraid.
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I focus on communication, not on perfection.
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I focus on communication, not on perfection I remind myself that I am improving daily
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I remind myself that I am improving daily I am stronger than my fear of English
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I have big dreams for my future with English I have big dreams for my future with English.
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I want to connect with people around the world.
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I want to connect with people around the world.
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I want to travel and feel confident speaking.
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I want to travel and feel confident speaking.
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I want to study or work in another country.
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I want to study or work in another country I want to watch movies without subtitles someday
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I want to watch movies without subtitles someday I want to read books in English with ease
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I want to read books in English with ease I want to share my ideas with the world
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I want to share my ideas with the world.
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I know English can open many doors for me.
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I know English can open many doors for me.
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I am willing to work hard for my dreams.
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Every practice session brings me closer to my goals.
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Every practice session brings me closer to my goals.
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Congratulations!
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You have just completed a long shadowing practice with English Fluency Teacher.
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You didn't just watch this video, you worked hard, you spoke a lot and you pushed your limits in English.
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This kind of training is not easy, but this is exactly the kind of practice that builds real fluency and real confidence.
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Remember, every sentence you repeated today helped your tongue, your brain and your ears get used to English.
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If you feel tired, that's normal.
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It means you really used your English muscles.
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The more you do this, the stronger and more natural your English will become.
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You can come back to this video and practice again tomorrow, next week, or whenever you want a long speaking workout.
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If you finish this practice, write in the comments, I am proud of my English effort.
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I will be so happy to see your comment and celebrate your progress with you.
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Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to English Fluency Teacher, and share this practice with a friend who wants to improve their English speaking.
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Thank you so much for practicing with me today.
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Keep going, keep growing, and keep speaking.
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You are doing an amazing job and you are much closer to fluency than you think.
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This is English Fluency Teacher and I'll see you in the next shadowing video.

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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Improve English Listening with Shadowing Practice”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, practice, repeat, listen, confidence. Deze video bevat 215 zinnen en 1856 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 32:28. Slechts 80% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
fluency zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfluːənsi/vlotheid
perfection zelfstandig naamwoord/pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/perfectie
rhythm zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɹɪð.əm/ritme
breathe werkwoord/bɹiːð/ademen, ademhalen
subtitle zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ondertiteling, ondertitel
greet werkwoord/ɡɹiːt/begroeten, ontvangen
notebook zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/schrift, cahier
distraction zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/afleiding
thankful bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈθæŋkfəl/dankbaar
pause zelfstandig naamwoord/pɔːz/pauze
workout zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/training, oefening
someday bijwoordop een dag, ooit
passport zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈpæspɔɹt/paspoort
explore werkwoord/ɪkˈsploɹ/onderzoeken, bestuderen
exhale werkwoord/ˌɛksˈheɪ̯l/uitademen

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
turn off werkwoorduitzetten, uitschakelen
wake up werkwoord/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/wakker worden, ontwaken

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • I ask questions when I don't understand something.
  • I am not afraid to say, can you repeat?
  • I try to copy the teacher's natural rhythm.
  • I ask people, how was your day?
  • I ask, which gate is my flight please?

Grammatica in deze video

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

StructuurIn de video
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdenjoy hearing · enjoy learning · enjoy talking
Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijkenstronger than
Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspellingwill do · will repeat · will speak
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtyou're looking · are training · am talking

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 10 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, didn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De “th”-klanken: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathe /bɹiːð/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/
  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: pause /pɔːz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, forgive /fɚˈɡɪv/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/
  • /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: greet /ɡɹiːt/, forgive /fɚˈɡɪv/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als fluency, perfection, rhythm.

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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