Shadowing Practice: [4K60p] 박성훈 Sunghoon PARK (KOR) SP | 2018 ISU CS Asian Trophy (DAY4) | Senior Men SP#07 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Thank you, Steve.
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The next
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step is to get to the next step.
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The Short Program Score for Amerigo Jaja is 36.85.
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which was in part of the fifth place.
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Next to Skate, representing the Republic of Korea, Songhun Park.
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I'm sorry.
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Thank you.
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The The
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End Oh,
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South of the world.
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Oh, some of the two songs well.
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I think I'll make my problems.
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But the songs we've got.
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All I wrote is so.
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There's no people I know about People turn on Yes,
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the soul seems to be forgetting But these things are beautiful You see,
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I forgot There's no reason for me Oh,
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goodness, what I'm in love with you.
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You're just the sweetest I've ever seen.
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I hope you know, I hope you know what, that I will tell you what,
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how wonderful love, that I will tell you what.
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Thank you, Seattle.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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The Short Program Score for Songhun Park is 58.62!
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New Jersey is finally in 2nd place.
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Next to Skate, representing Chinese Taipei, Chi Itao!

Improve English Speaking with This Figure Skating Competition Video

This lesson uses a dynamic figure skating competition video to help you practice listening comprehension, pronunciation, and conversational flow. You’ll engage with real-time commentary, score announcements, and natural speech patterns, making it a fun way to learn English with videos. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate learner, the varied pace and tone of the dialogue will challenge you to adapt—key for real-world communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Short Program Score: A critical term in figure skating, referring to a skater’s score for their short routine. Example: "The Short Program Score for Songhun Park is 58.62!"
  • Representing: Used to indicate a skater’s country. Example: "Representing the Republic of Korea, Songhun Park."
  • Next to Skate: A common phrase in competitions to announce the upcoming performer. Example: "Next to Skate, representing Chinese Taipei, Chi Itao!"
  • New Jersey is finally in 2nd place: A casual way to report a ranking change, showing how scores affect positions.
  • Thank you, Seattle: A friendly sign-off, demonstrating polite interaction in a live setting.

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after hearing it—is a proven technique to boost fluency. Here’s how to use it with this video: Start with short segments, like the score announcements ("The Short Program Score for..."), and focus on matching the speaker’s pace and emphasis. The commentary has a mix of formal (score details) and casual (thank yous) tones, so pay attention to intonation shifts. For best results, use a shadowing app to slow down the audio if needed, then gradually increase speed. Practice "shadowspeak" daily—even 10 minutes—to build muscle memory for natural speech patterns. Over time, you’ll notice improved pronunciation and the ability to follow fast-paced conversations, just like the ones in this video.

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.