Shadowing Practice: Repeat-After-Me + Shadowing Practice | Easily Confused Words in English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So you're interested in shadowing practice.
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Whether this is your first time trying one of these, or if you clicked on this video because you've done my shadowing practice videos before,
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welcome and let's jump right in.
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English made easy with Claire.
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Alright, so before we begin, what is shadowing?
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It's really simple.
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The way I do it in my shadowing practices is I give you a chance to repeat a phrase
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or a sentence after me and then later you will say it at the same time as me.
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And that is what shadowing is.
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So after you've had a chance saying it on your own, repeating it slowly after me, you can then practice saying it at the same time as me,
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matching my pronunciation, my intonation,
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and my inflection, which all includes the stress of the words, the stress of the sentence,
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and the way my voice moves native speaker from the US.
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So if you're interested in achieving the American English accent, then you're in the right place.
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And of course, it helps you with your overall pronunciation and speaking of the English language, but it's also going to help you with your confidence.
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So next time you go to speak English, you're going to feel more and more confident with each shadowing practice.
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So check out my shadowing practice playlist if you're interested in more after we finish today.
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In today's video, I'm going to read a short story and focus on words that are easily confused,
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easily mixed up by non -native English speakers.
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So these are words that sound really similar
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but they're not and a lot of non -native speakers find it difficult to even hear the difference between these words.
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So I'm going to say them really slowly for you
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and give you the chance to repeat and then of course we will shadow the whole story together.
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So first repeat after me.
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Thank you.
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I usually shop for clothes online.
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I usually shop for clothes online.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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In American English, Even though you see a th in the word "close", you can hear that I don't pronounce the th.
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clothes.
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Close.
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but yesterday I decided to go to my favorite store.
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Thank you.
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But yesterday, I decided to go to my favorite store.
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Thank you.
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Let's shadow this sentence together.
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So say it with me.
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Okay.
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I usually shop for clothes online, but yesterday, I decided to go to my favorite store,
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I used to shop there all the time.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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I used to shop there all the time.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Back then, it was easier than shopping online.
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you Thank you.
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So here we have our first pair of words that sound very similar, but they are different.
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"then" and "than".
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then Thank you. than Thank you.
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Back then, it was easier than shopping online.
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Now, when I speak very quickly, it's more difficult to hear the difference between the two.
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But if you can hear the difference and achieve the correct pronunciation slowly, then you will have
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The knowledge of what you are saying and when you speak more quickly it will come across as the correct vowel sound.
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So let's try it again.
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Repeat after me.
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Back then, it was easier than shopping online.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Now, you shadow these two sentences.
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"I used to shop there all the time." Back then, it was easier than shopping online.
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Great, let's keep going.
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First, I tried on a dress.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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First, I tried on a dress.
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Thank you.
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But it was so tight, I could hardly breathe.
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but it was so tight I could hardly breathe.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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I immediately took it off and took a deep breath.
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Thank you.
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I immediately took it off and took a deep breath.
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Thank you.
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So here we have breathe and breath.
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These words look very similar, there's only one letter difference,
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but to breathe, is the verb and breath is a noun.
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So the verb has the e at the end.
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Breathe breath So not only is the vowel sound different,
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but the th sound is different as well.
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For the verb: It's voiced.
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Breathe.
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the the Breathe.
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And for the noun, it's unvoiced.
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Breath.
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Breath Let's shadow those two sentences now.
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So say them with me.
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First, I tried on a dress.
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but it was so tight I could hardly breathe.
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I immediately took it off.
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and took a deep breath.
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I tried on the size up.
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Repeat.
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I tried on the size up.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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and it was much more loose and comfortable.
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Thank you.
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and it was much more loose and comfortable.
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Thank you.
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The word comfortable is often tricky for non -native speakers because it looks like it should be comfortable.
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four syllables.
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But in American English, we tend to say it with just three.
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Com -f -ter -ble.
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comfortable.
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I thought, do I need to lose weight?
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you Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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I thought, do I need to lose weight?
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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So in this section we have Loose. and lose Loose.
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Thank you.
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Lose.
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The difference here is the unvoiced ssss sound, and the voiced Zzzz.
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Thank you.
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Loose.
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unvoiced.
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Lose.
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voiced.
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Okay, let's shadow these two sentences.
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I tried on the size up.
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and it was much more loose and comfortable.
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Thank you.
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I thought, "Do I need to lose weight?" I wasn't sure the dress fit me right.
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Thank you.
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I wasn't sure the dress fit me right.
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Thank you.
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Thank you and the material seemed too light.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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and the material seemed too light.
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Good, so here we have right and light.
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And many people struggle with the difference between the /r / sound and the /l / sound in American English.
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Both are quite far back in the throat, but you don't necessarily need to place them far back in the throat.
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It will be the position of your tongue that determines these two sounds.
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To create the R sound, er, The back of the tongue should be touching the roof of your mouth.
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Rrrr.
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Prrr.
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You don't need to press the tongue, but it's just lightly arched up in the back.
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/r /, /r /, and the tip. is down.
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For the 'l' sound, Or The tip is touching the back of your front teeth.
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Oh.
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"L" and the back of your tongue is down.
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So not lifted like in er, but down.
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L. R.
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Oh.
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Uh...
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Oh.
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So I would focus on the position of the back of the tongue to differentiate between these two consonant sounds.
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So repeat after me.
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write 'light' Let's shadow the sentence together.
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Say it with me.
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I wasn't sure the dress fit me right.
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and the materials seem too light.
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You'll notice when I speak it more naturally and within the sentence a little bit faster, I drop the T's at the end.
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It's a stopped T sound in American English.
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right light.
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Write Light.
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I thought about trying on more dresses,
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I thought about trying on more dresses, Thank you.
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But I was getting tired.
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but I was getting tired.
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Thank you.
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I think I'll stick to shopping online.
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Thank you.
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I think I'll stick to shopping online.
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Thank you.
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Let's shadow these two sentences.
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I thought about trying on more dresses, but I was getting tired.
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I think I'll stick to shopping online.
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Alright, let's say the whole story without stopping.
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together.
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So you are going to shadow me
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and you can repeat this part of the video as many times as you need until these words,
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especially the ones that sound very similar but aren't, feel comfortable, to you.
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You feel confident saying them and you can hear the difference not only in my speech but in your speech as well.
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Okay, here we go.
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I usually shop for clothes online.
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But yesterday, I decided to go to my favorite store.
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I used to shop there all the time.
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Back then, it was easier than shopping online.
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First, I tried on a dress, but it was so tight I could hardly breathe.
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I immediately took it off and took a deep breath.
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I tried on the size up and it was much more loose and comfortable.
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I thought, Do I need to lose weight?
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I wasn't sure the dress fit me right.
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and the materials seem too light.
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I thought about trying on more dresses.
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but I was getting tired.
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you I think I'll stick to shopping online.
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Alright guys, so hopefully that shadowing practice was helpful, especially in hearing those
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slight differences between words that are easily confused by non -native speakers go check out my other shadowing videos.
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They're a huge request from my subscribers
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and I appreciate all the feedback you guys give and I'm so glad that I'm able to help you with these videos.
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You can help me out by clicking the thumbs up button below and of course subscribing to my channel.
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If you have a request for something you'd like me to cover in an upcoming shadowing video, just like I did for this video, comment below.
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I do try and read them all but I do give and reply to my channel members.
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So if you're interested in becoming a member on my channel, click the join button below to learn more.
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Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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Bye for now, guys.
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you Bye.
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Context & Background
In this video, the host introduces the concept of shadowing practice aimed at enhancing English pronunciation, speaking confidence, and overall communication skills. By allowing learners to repeat phrases and sentences, they are encouraged to pay attention to the nuances of American English, such as pronunciation, intonation, and stress patterns. This method not only helps in mastering the language but also prepares non-native speakers to overcome common challenges, particularly with words that are easily confused.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Thank you. โ A polite expression of gratitude.
- I usually shop for clothes online. โ A casual statement about shopping habits.
- But yesterday, I decided to go to my favorite store. โ Indicates a recent change in behavior.
- I used to shop there all the time. โ Shares past experiences related to shopping.
- Back then, it was easier than shopping online. โ Reflects on previous trends compared to current practices.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use the shadowing technique presented in this video, follow these steps:
- Listen Carefully: Begin by listening to the phrases being spoken. Take note of the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
- Repeat After Me: Use the repeat-after-me format to practice each sentence individually. Focus on mimicking the speaker's vocal patterns.
- Practice Shadow Speech: After mastering individual phrases, attempt to say them simultaneously with the speaker. This step is crucial for developing fluidity and confidence.
- Identify Easily Confused Words: Pay special attention to words that sound similar but have different meanings. For instance, "clothes" and "close" can often be mixed up by learners.
- Utilize a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app to enhance your practice further. These apps can offer additional resources, including audio recordings to fine-tune your English speaking skills.
By following this structured approach, you can significantly improve your ability to learn English with YouTube content effectively. Remember, consistent practice using the shadowing technique will not only enhance your pronunciation but also build your speaking confidence, allowing you to engage in conversations with ease.
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 โ als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1โ2 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 โ waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.