Shadowing Practice: 6 After school - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 60.
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Listen and sing after school.
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I do my homework, I help my mum, then I play with friends and we have fun.
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After school, there's a lot to do, things on my own and things with you.
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I write an email, I read a book, I listen to music, I help to cook.
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After school, there's a lot to do, things on my own and things with you.

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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "6 After school" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

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