Shadowing Practice: Shadowing Practice # 2: My English Is Improving [Intermediate] - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome back to our shadowing practice series.
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If you haven't watched my video shadowing English practice, how to do it properly, you'll find the link in the top right corner.
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In that video, I explain how shadowing works, how to structure your practice.
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This video is your practical session.
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Today's practice will take about 10 minutes, and remember shadowing only works if you do it consistently.
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I suggest repeating this video every day for a few days or even longer.
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Practice it as many times as you need until you feel comfortable and confident talking.
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Repetition builds fluency.
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Here's how we are going to practice today.
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First, you listen carefully second you'll repeat phrases
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and short chunks with pauses third you'll shadow with me at a natural speed
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and finally you'll personalize you at the text
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and speak about your own life about your English journey using
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the same structure that's how you move from copying to speaking naturally Let's begin.
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Before you begin speaking, take a moment to just listen.
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Listen once, maybe twice.
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Focus on understanding the meaning, the situation, and the feeling behind the sentences.
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Shadowing is only effective when you understand what you are saying.
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If you simply repeat sounds without meaning, it doesn't help.
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It's just noise.
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So first, make sure the message is clear to you.
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Take your time.
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If you need support, turn on subtitles to check your understanding.
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And once you feel ready, we'll move on to speaking.
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Let's get started!
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Sometimes people ask me, how is your English learning going?
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And honestly, I can say, it's going well.
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Not perfectly, not magically, but steadily.
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If I look back, I can see how far I've come.
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I can clearly see progress.
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I understand more, I speak more freely, I don't panic as much when I can't find the right word.
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There are still moments when I struggle, of course.
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Sometimes I feel slow, sometimes I feel like I should be better by now.
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But then I remind myself, learning a language is a long -term process.
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And the fact that I'm still showing up matters.
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I realize that consistency is more important than motivation.
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I don't always feel inspired, but I practice anyway.
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Even 10 or 15 minutes a day makes a difference.
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Shadowing has really helped me.
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Repeating phrases out loud has made my speech smoother.
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I don't translated every word like I used to.
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Sometimes sentences just come out naturally now and that feels amazing.
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Listening regularly has also changed a lot for me.
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At first I needed subtitles all the time.
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Now I can follow conversations without understanding every single word and I'm okay with that.
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I've also learned to be patient with myself.
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There was a time when I was afraid of making mistakes.
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I wanted my English to sound perfect before I opened my mouth.
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But now I understand.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
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Actually, every mistake means I'm trying.
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I've noticed small improvements that feel big to me.
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I can explain my ideas more clearly.
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I can talk about my opinions in more detail.
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I feel more comfortable in conversations.
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And maybe the most important thing, I'm less afraid.
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There was a time when speaking English felt stressful.
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Now it feels more natural.
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Not always easy, but manageable.
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The strategies I use are working.
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Short daily practice works.
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Speaking out loud works.
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Repeating patterns works.
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Staying consistent works.
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i don't need perfect grammar to communicate i don't need a perfect accent to be understood
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i just need clarity and confidence and both i'm proving some days are better than others
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that's normal progress isn't a straight line but overall i'm moving forward and i'm proud of that
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Learning English has opened new opportunities for me.
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It's connected me with new people.
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It's given me more freedom.
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So, when someone asks me, how is your English going?
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I can honestly say, it's improving.
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I'm improving.
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And I'm not giving up.
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That's what matters.
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Now we'll practice step by step.
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Repeat each sentence after me.
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Start by listening to a short section, just one sentence or a small phrase.
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Pause the video, say it out loud two or three times,
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then press play and move to the next sentence.
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If you need extra support, you can turn on subtitles to check that you understand everything clearly.
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And when you repeat, don't focus only on the words themselves.
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Pay attention to the stress, the way sounds connect to each other, the natural rhythm of the sentence.
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Shadowing is not just about repeating vocabulary, it's about copying the flow and music of English.
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Sometimes people ask me, how is your English learning going?
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And honestly, I can say, it's going well.
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Not perfectly, not magically, but steadily.
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If I look back, I can see how far I've come, I can clearly see progress.
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I understand more, I speak more freely.
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I don't panic as much when I can't find the right word.
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There are still moments when I struggle, of course.
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Sometimes I feel slow, sometimes I feel like I should be better by now.
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But then I remind myself, learning a language is a long -term process.
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And the fact that I'm still showing up matters.
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I realize that consistency is more important than motivation.
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I don't always feel inspired, but I practice anyway.
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Even 10 or 15 minutes a day makes a difference.
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Shadowing has really helped me.
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Repeating phrases out loud has made my speech smoother.
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I don't translated every word like I used to.
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Sometimes sentences just come out naturally now and that feels amazing.
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Listening regularly has also changed a lot for me.
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At first I needed subtitles all the time.
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Now I can follow conversations without understanding every single word and I'm okay with it.
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I've also learned to be patient with myself.
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There was a time when I was a afraid of making mistakes.
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I wanted my English to sound perfect before I opened my mouth.
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But now I understand.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
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Actually, every mistake means I'm trying.
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I've noticed small improvements that feel big to me.
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I can explain my ideas more clearly.
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I can talk about my opinions in more detail.
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I feel more comfortable in conversations.
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And maybe the most important thing, I'm less afraid.
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There was a time when speaking English felt stressful.
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Now it feels more natural, not always easy, but manageable.
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The strategies I use are working, short daily practice works.
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Speaking out loud works.
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Repeating patterns works.
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Staying consistent works.
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I don't need perfect grammar to communicate.
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I don't need a perfect accent to be understood.
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I just need clarity and confidence.
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And both are improving.
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Some days are better than others.
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that's normal progress isn't a straight line but overall i'm moving forward
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and i'm proud of that learning english has opened new opportunities for me it's connected me with new people,
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it's given me more freedom.
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So, when someone asks me how is your English going, I can honestly say it's improving,
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I'm improving, and I'm not giving up.
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That's what matters.
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Once you've practiced the sentences for a few days and feel more comfortable with them, you can move to the next level.
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Now, speak together with me.
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Don't wait for me to finish the sentence.
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Start repeating almost at the same time as you hear it.
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Keep the video playing, no pausing this time.
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Just follow my voice closely and imitate it in real time.
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This is where shadowing becomes more dynamic and helps you build natural speaking flow.
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Sometimes people ask me, how is your English learning going?
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And honestly, I can say it's going well.
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Not perfectly, not magically, but steadily.
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If I look back, I can see how far I've come.
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I can clearly see progress.
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I understand more.
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I speak more freely.
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I don't panic as much when I can't find the right word.
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There are still moments when I struggle, of course.
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Sometimes I feel slow.
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Sometimes I feel like I should be better by now.
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But then I remind myself, learning a language is a long -term process.
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And the fact that I'm still showing up matters.
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I realize that consistency is more important than motivation.
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I don't always feel inspired, but I practice anyway.
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Even 10 or 15 minutes a day makes a difference.
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shadowing has really helped me.
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Repeating phrases out loud has made my speech smoother.
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I don't translate every word like I used to.
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Sometimes sentences just come out naturally now and that feels amazing.
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Listening regularly has also changed a lot for me.
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At first I needed subtitles all the time.
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Now I can follow conversations without understanding every single word and I'm okay with that.
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I've also learned to be patient with myself.
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There was a time when I was afraid of making mistakes.
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I wanted my English to sound perfect before I opened my mouth.
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But now I understand.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
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Actually, every mistake means I'm trying.
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I've noticed small improvements that feel big to me.
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I can explain my ideas more clearly.
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I can talk about my opinions in more detail.
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I feel more comfortable in conversations and maybe the most important thing, I'm less afraid.
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There was a time when speaking English felt stressful.
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Now it feels more natural, not always easy, but manageable.
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The strategies I use are working, short daily practice works, speaking out loud works,
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repeating patterns works, Staying consistent works.
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I don't need perfect grammar to communicate.
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I don't need a perfect accent to be understood.
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I just need clarity and confidence.
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And both are improving.
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Some days are better than others.
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That's normal.
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Progress isn't a straight line.
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But overall, I'm moving forward and I'm proud of that.
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Learning English has opened new opportunities for me.
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It's connected me with new people.
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It's given me more freedom.
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So, when someone asks me, how is your English going?
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I can honestly say, it's improving.
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I'm improving.
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And I'm not giving up.
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That's what matters.
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Now it's your turn.
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Take a notebook and write down five to ten phrases you heard in this practice.
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Here are some examples you've just heard.
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If I look back, I can see how far I've come.
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I speak more freely.
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Learning a language is a long -term process.
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Now, customize these sentences.
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Change them so they reflect your real experience.
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For example, if I look back, I can see how much my listening has improved.
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I speak more clearly than I did six months ago.
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I practice even when I don't feel motivated.
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Write your own versions.
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Then, and this is important, say them out loud.
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Don't just read silently, speak clearly and confidently.
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Try to talk for one or two minutes about your progress in English.
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Answer questions like, how's your learning going?
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What strategies are helping you?
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What feels easier now?
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This is where shadowing turns into real speaking ability.
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You're no longer copying.
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You are expressing your own voice in English.
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If you're new to my channel, I'm a non -native English speaker living in New Zealand.
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I've been through this journey myself, learning, struggling, improving, and that's why I create this shadowing practice videos.
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I want to help you speak more naturally and confidently, step by step.
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If this practice was helpful, let me know in the comments.
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And I'd really love to hear from you.
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What topics would you like to practice in the next shadowing videos?
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Daily life, work, travel, confidence?
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Write your ideas below and I'll create the next sessions based on what you need most.
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See you in the next 10 -minute shadowing session.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Shadowing Practice # 2: My English Is Improving”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: english, practice, learning, shadowing, sentence. Deze video bevat 222 zinnen en 1952 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 16:46. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 116 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 82% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| subtitle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | ondertiteling, ondertitel |
| manageable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ | beheerbaar, beheersbaar |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| clarity zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ | helderheid, klaarheid |
| translate werkwoord | /tɹænzˈleɪt/ | vertalen, overzetten |
| pause zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɔːz/ | pauze |
| inspire werkwoord | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | inspireren |
| accent zelfstandig naamwoord | /ækˈsɛnt/ | accent, klemtoon |
| grammar zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | spraakkunst, grammatica |
| communicate werkwoord | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | meedelen, mededelen |
| motivation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ | motivatie |
| panic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpænɪk/ | paniek |
| fluency zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfluːənsi/ | vlotheid |
| imitate werkwoord | /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ | nabootsen, imiteren |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| look back werkwoord | achterom kijken, terugkijken | |
| come out werkwoord | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | uitkomen |
| give up werkwoord | zich overgeven | |
| show up werkwoord | tentoonstellen | |
| speak out werkwoord | zich uitspreken | |
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Here's how we are going to practice today.
- I don't always feel inspired, but I practice anyway.
- I don't translated every word like I used to.
- Answer questions like, how's your learning going?
- What strategies are helping you?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | haven't watched · I've come · has really helped |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | be understood |
| Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijken | more important than · better than · more clearly than |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should be |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 76 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, pause /pɔːz/, customize /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/, personalize /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.laɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: magically /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kli/, manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/, clarity /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/, accent /ækˈsɛnt/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als phrase, subtitle, manageable.
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.