Shadowing Practice: 8.8k - Learn English Speaking with Video
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To improve your English today, all you have to do is listen and repeat after me.
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Hello my English learning friends!
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Welcome back to my channel.
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If you are new here, I'm Kirsty, I'm British and I teach English in France.
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Today we are going to practice shadowing.
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Shadowing means you listen and you repeat exactly what I say, exactly what you hear the same words
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but also the same sound here's the key don't worry
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if you don't understand every word in this video we are focusing on the sounds
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and the flow to make you sound more natural today's phrases will cover everyday situations
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so you will get extra vocabulary too i will say each slow motion.
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Just listen and copy.
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We will be ordering takeout, going to a medical appointment, and buying a train ticket.
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Are you ready?
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Let's get started.
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How's it going?
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How's it going?
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How's it going?
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Notice the contraction.
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It's not "how is it going?" but "how's it going?" going.
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Also, in fast spoken English, we often drop the G in words ending in -ing.
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It makes our speech sound more relaxed and less like a robot.
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Let's shadow one more time.
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How's it going?
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I'm fine, thanks. And you? So, And fine, thanks. And you?
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I'm fine, thanks. And you?
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Can you hear that "and you" becomes "n you" in you?
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We often reduce AND to EN, NU, in casual speech.
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You may have heard the English say Fish and chips.
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Not fish and chips, but fish and chips.
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or the Americans say mac and cheese, mac and cheese, not mac and cheese.
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Let's shout out one more time.
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I'm fine, thanks. And you?
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Long time no see!
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Long time no see.
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Hey, long time no see!
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What are you up to?
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What are you up to?
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This is a contraction and it can be contracted even further to become what you're up to.
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Both work in casual speech.
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Let's shadow one more time.
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What are you up to?
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Guys, quick one.
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It really helps me produce free content.
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Now let's practice ordering takeaway food.
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Listen carefully to the contractions and the rhythm, then repeat after me.
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Hi, can I get a large pizza and two cokes please?
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Hi, can I get a large pizza and two Cokes please?
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Hi, can I get a large pizza and two cokes please?
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Can I get sounds like can I get.
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And yes, in polite English we say "may I have"
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or slightly less polite "could I have" but in an informal dining situation like fast food many people say
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can I get when they're ordering?
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and that's fine just remember to always say please and thank you.
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Okay, let's shadow one more time.
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Hi, can I get a large pizza and two Cokes please?
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Would you like anything else?
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Would you like anything else?
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Let's try that one more time.
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Okay.
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Would you like anything else?
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No, that's all, thanks.
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No, that's all thanks.
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No, that's all, thanks.
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Can I pay by card?
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Can I pay by card?
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Can I pay by card?
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In natural speech, can becomes can.
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Can I pay by card?
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Okay, your turn one more time.
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Can I pay by card?
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Before we move on to shadowing more phrases in part 3, make sure you download the free vocabulary mind map I have made for you.
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That way you will join my email list
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and I will be able to give you news about my new membership
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that I will be opening in the next few weeks,
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where I will be giving live shadowing masterclasses and masterclasses to help you understand fast spoken English.
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be able to finally interact and talk to you live in person.
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Now let's show the vocabulary you will need if you have an appointment with a dentist.
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Good morning, Doctor.
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Good morning, Doctor.
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Okay, so it's not good morning, okay?
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It's good.
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Good.
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Let's try it one more time.
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Good morning, Doctor.
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I've got a really bad toothache.
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I've got a really bad toothache.
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Thank you.
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can you hear got a sounds like it's all in one word in fast speech gotta got a really bad toothache.
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Let's try one more time.
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I've got a really bad toothache.
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Well done.
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It's the tooth at the back on the left side.
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It's the tooth at the back. on the left side.
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It's the tooth at the back.
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on the left side.
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I've had the pain for about three days.
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I've had the pain for about three days.
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Again here, the "T" at the end of "about" is sometimes dropped in natural fast speech.
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So we hear about three days.
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One more time.
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I've had the pain for about three days.
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Now let's imagine you are travelling by train in the UK.
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Ready?
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Hi!
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I'd like a ticket to London, please.
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Hi, I'd like a ticket to London, please.
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Notice how 'I would like' becomes 'I'd like' in its contracted form that you're probably used to,
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and how 'to London' in fast speech becomes 'to London.
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Here we use a schwa which is the /ə / sound.
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/ə / ticket and /t / London.
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a ticket and to London.
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So with this in mind, repeat after me one more time.
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Try and imitate the schwa's.
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Hi.
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I'd like a ticket to London, please.
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A return ticket please.
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A return ticket please.
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For those of you who don't know, a return ticket is a two -way ticket, so to London and back.
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Let's practice one more time.
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Yes.
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A return ticket please.
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Is this the platform for the train to Liverpool?
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Is this the platform for the train to Liverpool?
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Notice that we have the /t / sound again.
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/t / Liverpool.
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Let's try that one more time.
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Is this the platform for the train to Liverpool?
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Great job, everyone.
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You have just improved your spoken English.
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Remember, shadowing is about repetition and rhythm.
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Make sure you copy what you hear, the sounds that you hear.
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The more you copy, the more natural you will sound.
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Let me know in the comments below if shadowing is easy for you.
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Also, let me know if this type of video helps you.
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If I get thousands of comments, I will do more shadowing videos.
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This week I want you to try practicing these sentences every day for one week.
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If you don't have time to do them all just do a few
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and if you watch an English film or movie
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or a series then try shadowing directly that is right away without pressing pause.
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Tricky? but try it.
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Thanks for practicing with me today.
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Don't forget to subscribe, like and say hi in the comments.
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Tell me where you are watching from.
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If you want to do some more English practice with me today then click here.
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I'll see you there.
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Context & Background
In this video, Kirsty, a British English teacher based in France, employs the shadowing technique to help viewers enhance their spoken English skills. Shadowing is a powerful method that involves listening to a native speaker and repeating exactly what they say, paying close attention to sounds and flow. This approach not only aids in improving English pronunciation but also builds natural speech patterns. By practicing phrases used in everyday situations—like ordering food or conversing casually—learners can gain valuable vocabulary while refining their speaking abilities. Whether you're preparing for an IELTS speaking practice or just aiming to sound more fluent, the shadowing technique is an effective strategy to adopt.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- How's it going? - A casual greeting that helps maintain a friendly conversation.
- I'm fine, thanks. And you? - A standard polite response that keeps the dialogue flowing.
- Long time no see! - A phrase to express joy at reconnecting with someone.
- What are you up to? - An informal way to inquire about someone's current activities.
- Hi, can I get a large pizza and two cokes, please? - A practical expression for ordering food conveniently.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize the shadowing technique outlined in Kirsty's video, follow these simple steps:
- Listen attentively: Begin by listening to the phrases as Kirsty articulates them. Focus not just on the words, but also on the intonation and rhythm.
- Repeat immediately: After hearing each phrase, pause the video and repeat exactly what you’ve heard. Aim to mimic both the pronunciation and the natural flow of speech.
- Break it down: If certain phrases feel challenging, break them down into smaller parts. For instance, work on "How's it going?" until you're comfortable before moving to the next phrase.
- Practice contraction: Pay special attention to contractions and reductions, such as “and you” becoming “n you.” This is crucial for sounding more natural in conversations.
- Revisit and refine: Consistently practice with the video using a shadowing app or recording your practice to compare with the original speech. This helps in improving English pronunciation over time.
Remember, the key to mastering spoken English lies in repetition and practice. By integrating daily use of phrases from this guide, you can enhance your conversational skills and engage more naturally in English 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.