Shadowing Practice: 4 Steps to a Perfect English Paragraph: The P.E.E.L. Method - Learn English Speaking with Video
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My name is Emma, and I want to help you with your writing.
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Today, we are going to learn a way to organize your writing to help you with your essays,
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with things like TOEFL, IELTS, or even university and high school essays.
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So, what we're talking about is something called called the PEEL framework.
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So, the first thing I want you to do is forget using AI to write your essays.
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You can do this.
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You can write.
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So let me teach you about PEEL and how it can help you with your writing.
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PEEL stands for point, example, explain, and link.
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We're going to look at each of these parts of PEEL in more detail, and then we're going to look at some example paragraphs.
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I can't wait.
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I love using PEEL and I think you will too.
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So, the P in PEEL stands for point.
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So, what is the point of what you're writing?
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So, we often use PEEL when we're writing paragraphs,
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especially paragraphs where we're trying to make an argument or to give our opinion on something.
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So, when I'm talking about point, what I'm really saying is the first sentence you state the main idea.
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So, here's an example of how you might start off an essay.
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So, imagine somebody asks you to write about exercise and students.
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Your point might be, exercise is important for students because it improves both their physical and mental health.
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Okay, so that's an example of a topic sentence, and these are just some words that can be helpful when you write,
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when you're giving the point.
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I think that, I think that exercise is very important for students.
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One important idea is exercise can help students' mental or physical health.
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In my opinion, exercise is critical for student well -being.
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Exercise for students is important because it helps them physically and mentally.
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So there's some different examples of how to use these types of words.
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They're great words at the start of a paragraph, especially for IELTS, TOEFL, and high school paragraphs.
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So, now let's look at the E in PEEL.
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The first E in PEEL stands for example.
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So you've already given your point, now you need to back it up with an example.
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So give evidence or an example to prove your point.
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So here are some great words that you can use to help you do this.
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You can say, for example, for instance, one example is, this can be seen when,
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so going back to our exercise point,
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my point was that exercise is important for students' physical and mental well -being, so that's my point point.
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For example, regular exercise can reduce stress and increase energy levels.
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So I'm giving a real example to support my point.
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So you give the point, then you follow it up with an example.
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Alright, let's see what the next E in the Peel Method means.
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The next E in PEEL, so the second E, stands for explain.
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So the next thing you do when you're writing a paragraph is you explain your example more deeply,
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so you go into more detail.
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Here are some words that can be helpful for that.
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This means that, as a result, because of this, this helps because.
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So, going back to our example from the beginning where I mentioned exercise is important for students' physical and mental well -being,
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and then I gave an example about how exercise can help with energy.
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Now, I'm going to talk about that a little bit more.
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So, as a result, students often feel more focused and perform better in class, so I'm giving more detail from the previous example.
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And that's what you want to do.
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So you give an example, for instance, and then you give.. more detail or more of an explanation.
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Alright, and we will look at more examples in a moment, but let's now get to the final letter in PEELE, which is the L.
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What does L stand for?
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So, the L in PEELE stands for link.
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You need to link back to the main point.
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So, you've done your point, you've given an example, you've explained your example,
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and now it's time to go back and link it back to the initial point.
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So these are some great words to do that.
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Therefore, for this reason, overall, this shows that.
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So let's look at an example of this.
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Going back to our original point about exercise, the very last thing I can write is,
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therefore, exercise can help students succeed both academically and personally.
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So, now let's look at the whole paragraph together
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so you can see how well it flows when you use the Peel method.
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All right, so now let's look at the whole paragraph.
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Exercise is important for students because it improves both physical and mental health.
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For example, regular exercise can reduce stress and increase energy level.
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As a result, students often feel more focused and perform better in class.
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Therefore, exercise can help students succeed both academically and personally.
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Boom.
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Great paragraph.
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All right.
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Thank you, Peel Method.
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Way better than AI.
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All right.
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So now let's look at another example paragraph we can write together.
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All right.
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So let's practice another paragraph together.
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I have here some sentences for a Peel paragraph, but they are not in the correct order.
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So, I want you to find where is the P, which stands for point, where is the E,
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which stands for example, where is the E, which stands for explain, and where is the L, which stands for link.
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All right, so let's look at what the paragraph says, and then you can organize it in the correct way.
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As a result, investment in public transport can improve urban life.
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This decreases the number of private vehicles on the road and shortens travel times.
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One major benefit of public transportation is reduced traffic congestion.
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For example, cities such as Tokyo have efficient subway systems used by millions daily.
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All right, so that paragraph is out of order.
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Take a moment and try to put it in order using the Peel method.
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So what's the point, the main idea?
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What's the example given?
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Where is the explanation for the example? example, so the more detail of the example.
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And where's the link, linking it back to the main point?
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Alright, so now let's look at how this paragraph should be organized.
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How to make it a PEAL paragraph.
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So what's the point, or the P?
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The point is, one major benefit of public transportation is reduced traffic congestion.
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So that's the main idea.
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What about E, the example?
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For example, cities such as Tokyo have efficient subway systems used by millions daily.
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And that one kind of gave us a hint, the word for example.
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Okay, what about explain?
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So where's the analysis of this?
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This decreases the number of private vehicles on the road and shortens travel times.
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Okay, and now we need to go for the link.
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What's the link?
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The mini -conclusion, we could say.
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As a result, investment in public transport can improve urban life.
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So this would have been a great paragraph for things like the IELTS or the TOEFL, or just, you know, there's a lot of different tests
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or situations where you might need to write a basic essay
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this is a great example of a paragraph you might have in an essay.
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All right. So, PEEL.
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Remember that.
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What does it stand for?
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Point, Example, Explain, and Link.
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Alright, so there you have it.
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That's the PEEL framework.
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So thank you so much for watching.
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I hope you learned something.
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Feel free to check out our website at www .engvid .com and there you can practice what you learned in today's video.
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And remember, practice makes perfect.
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It can really help you to really master these skills and apply them to your writing.
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You can also subscribe to my channel.
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We have lots of videos on all sorts of different topics related to English.
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So thank you so much for watching
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And until next time, take care.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “4 Steps to a Perfect English Paragraph: The P.E.E.L. Method”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: example, paragraph, Peel, exercise, student. This video has 125 sentences and 1364 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:47. The speaker talks at a steady 127 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| paragraph noun | /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ | A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic. |
| essay noun | /ˈɛs.eɪ/ | A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject. |
| alright | /ɔlˈɹaɪt/ | Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| explanation noun | /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ | The act or process of explaining. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| efficient adjective | /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ | Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy. |
| framework noun | /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ | A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| decrease verb | /dɪˈkɹiːs/ | Of a quantity, to become smaller. |
| subway noun | /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ | An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas. |
| congestion noun | /kənˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ | An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass. |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| mini adjective | /ˈmɪn.i/ | Miniature, tiny, small. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
| start off verb | To begin. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be seen · is reduced · should be organized |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've already given · you've done |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, you've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, shorten /ˈʃɔɹtn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, academically /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.ə.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like paragraph, essay, alright.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.