Shadowing Practice: Sławek Gortych o Karkonoskiej Nagrodzie Literackiej 2023 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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At the beginning of the September, I called me Dr. Josef Zaprudzki, the CEO of the jury, making the Karkonoska's Nagroda Literacy.
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I was surprised by this telephone, because I didn't even know that someone has been to this competition.
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I was even more surprised when it turned out that the telephone is in the case, that the first special nagroda was signed by jury.
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I was just wondering if I was going to take it.
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I was very happy to be.
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I at the moment I started my journey with the Karkonoska Nagroda Literacy.
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I was invited to the Gala, which was the 10th of January in Jeleniej Górze.
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I started my journey with the writing of the Gala, because in her beginning, it is always like that first, which is the word of the laudator,
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which is someone who speaks about a laureate, and then the laureate takes a voice.
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I wanted to say that I wanted to speak to people in the memory,
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and I wanted to say something about the history and the story of Dolnego Śląska,
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which I am going to say in my books, about the sense of my writing,
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what the goals are and what are for me.
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The Uroczystość started in a very very interesting way, because it started from the playing poloneza Kilara from students from music school.
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This poloneza, as many Polakas, has a very pleasant experience with the studiwork.
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So they were my thoughts in my life in Bolesławcu and in the night.
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For me this is a great opportunity for me
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because there were many people who were very famous guests and I still didn't have a pleasure to talk about this public.
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I was in the meantime the pan-consul German-Sol of Wroclaw,
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who also started to pay attention to everyone who was awarded.
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I was surprised that I was also surprised that I was also surprised.
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And the consul said that Gerhard Hauptmann is one of the German writers,
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who is the hero of my story.
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But it is not a hero of all, but I will not be more positive.
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However, Gerhard Hauptmann is one of the stories that I have.
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I now I'm going to drive his home with the train of nocly zwieds.
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And the consul said that it's great, that a young person who has already lived in the same way, gives a second life.
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And for me it was a great joy, that it was done by people.
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This award is a financial award in the highest 1000€,
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but the financial environment here doesn't play for me.
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What is very important to me is that in a situation like the Gala Literacy, there are many people from the world of culture and art,
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also from the world of culture and art.
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It is so important to me, that I have three major dreams that were.
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First, it was a fact that I could write a book that I could write and write a book.
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But the next two dreams are the translation of these books in Czech and in German.
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To polsko-czesko-niemieckie Pojednanie wokół tematu Karkonosz Jest dla mnie tematem bardzo istotnym
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I o ile w kwestii Tłumaczenia książek na język czeski Coś
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już się dzieje I jesteśmy na bardzo dobrej drodze Żeby te tłumaczenia niedługo ruszyły
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Natomiast w kwestii tłumaczeń na język niemiecki Do tej pory ten temat
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Był trudny do pociągnięcia Pojawiały się jakieś zainteresowane osoby Ale się wycofywały and also during this gala during the conversation,
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I finally, I just realized that I had a dream and dream of that maybe people who are there, who have more influence in the German literature,
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that would be a way to do this, and that would be a result.

Learning English Through a Story of Literary Achievement

The video shares a personal account of Sławek Gortych’s experience winning the Karkonoska Literary Award in 2023. His narrative, filled with emotions, cultural references, and personal dreams, offers a rich context for English learners. It’s a great example of how real-life stories—with their mix of casual speech and descriptive language—can make language practice engaging. Whether you’re using a shadowing site or practicing on your own, this dialogue helps you pick up natural phrasing and intonation.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "I was surprised by this telephone" – A relatable way to express shock, perfect for sharing unexpected moments.
  • "What is very important to me is that" – A clear structure to emphasize priorities in conversations.
  • "we are on a very good path" – Use this to talk about progress, like projects or goals.
  • "it was a great joy" – A simple, heartfelt phrase to describe happiness from others’ actions.
  • "the financial environment doesn’t play for me" – A natural way to say money isn’t a priority.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video

This video has a conversational flow with some complex ideas, making it ideal for shadow speech practice. Here’s how to tackle it:

  1. Listen first, then repeat: Watch the video without pausing to get the rhythm. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat immediately, focusing on matching the speaker’s tone—especially when he talks about his "great joy" or "dreams."
  2. Focus on connected speech: Phrases like "I was even more surprised when" have natural pauses. Practice linking words smoothly to improve English pronunciation.
  3. Emphasize key words: Notice how the speaker stresses words like "important," "dreams," and "culture." Shadowing these stresses will make your speech sound more natural.
  4. Use a shadowing site for feedback: Record yourself and compare it to the original. Tools like shadowspeaks can help you spot differences in intonation or pace.
  5. Repeat daily: Spend 10-15 minutes a day on this dialogue. Over time, you’ll notice your ability to follow and replicate conversational English improves.

Learning English with videos like this not only builds language skills but also connects you to real stories. So, hit play, start shadowing, and turn this narrative into a tool for confident communication!

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.