Shadowing Practice: 74 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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I want to challenge you.
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Close your eyes and see if you can understand what I'm saying.
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Hi lovely students!
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My name is Bo and this is Bo's Slow English.
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Today we're going to do some tongue twisters.
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I would consider this video to be advanced.
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If you need to watch this video several times to improve your pronunciation, it's always here for you.
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Please like, subscribe, and share this video with your friends
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and check out my new youtube channel it's for kids families
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and super beginner english learners
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if you can pronounce all these sentences really well i am
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very happy for you some of these words you'll hear me
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say are a little bit challenging even for me first i'll
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read the sentence slowly then i'll read it a little faster
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then i would like you to join me where we'll read
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it twice first slowly then quickly i want to challenge you close your eyes and see
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if you can understand what i'm saying the sophisticated strategist scrutinized
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several suspicious shifts in public sentiment now i'm going to read
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it a little faster the sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment don't worry about what these words mean.
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This video is purely about pronunciation.
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Let's read the sentence together slowly.
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The sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment.
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The sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment.
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Now let's read it a little faster.
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The sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment.
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The sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment.
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When I said the word scrutinized a little bit faster, I did not say the letter t very clearly.
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I said scrutinized, scrutinized.
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It's kind of like how Americans say mountain instead of mountain or button instead of button.
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Let's move on to the next sentence.
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Close your eyes.
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See if you can understand me.
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The wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
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And now a little faster.
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The wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
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Are you ready to join me?
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Let's read it together slowly, twice, and then quickly, twice.
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The wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
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Again, the wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
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And now a little faster.
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The wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical Again,
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the wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
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I know for some of you pronouncing the letters TH together can be challenging.
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What I encourage you to do
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when you're practicing this sound is start by putting your tongue in between your teeth to start.
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So when you're starting the word already have your tongue in between your teeth.
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For example the word thank'd.
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Start by putting your tongue in between your teeth, thank'd.
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And make sure you're blowing out a lot of air when you're doing that.
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Thank'd, thank'd.
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And I want you to really exaggerate the th sound, which will not feel natural and it's not going to look natural,
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but it will eventually.
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Thanked, thanked.
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See how far out my tongue is when I say that?
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Thanked.
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When I'm speaking it in my normal speed, I would normally say thanked, thanked, thanked.
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I was turning my head so you could see how far out my tongue was.
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Let's move on to the next sentence.
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Go ahead and Close your eyes and I will read it.
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The rural literary lecturer reluctantly revised her elaborate allegory. And a little faster.
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The rural literary lecturer reluctantly revised her elaborate allegory.
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Ready to join?
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Let's read it slowly, twice, then quickly, twice. And again,
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the rural literary lecturer reluctantly revised her elaborate allegory. And faster.
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The rural literary lecturer reluctantly revised her elaborate allegory. And one more time.
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The rural literary lecturer reluctantly revised her elaborate allegory.
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The letter R requires a lot of effort for the tongue muscle, so if this is tricky for you, don't worry.
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You will eventually get it, but you do have to practice.
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Next sentence.
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Close your eyes.
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Victor vividly evaluated whether vulnerable villages were economically viable.
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Let's try it together. And faster.
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viable.
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Victor vividly evaluated whether vulnerable villages were economically viable.
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There is a big difference between the V sound and the W sound.
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When you pronounce V, you want to lightly touch your two front teeth to the skin behind your lower lip.
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So when you just make that V sound, the sound from your throat and the teeth touching the skin will vibrate
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and it actually tickles a little bit when you hold it there.
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So let's try that together.
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Are you making the same sound as me?
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Now let's try to say the word victor.
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Now say the word weather.
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Notice how the shape of my mouth is round.
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So this is a very different sound compared to the V sound we did.
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So you can practice that back and forth.
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Moving on to the next sentence.
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Go ahead and close your eyes.
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The judicial journalist challenged the chief justice's generous judgment. And now faster.
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The judicial journalist challenged the chief justice's generous judgment.
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What's tricky about some of these words here is the J sound and the G sound have similarities.
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Judicial generous.
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Are you ready to join me?
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Next sentence- and close your eyes.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancies.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancias.
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Let's read it together.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancies.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancies.
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And a little faster.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancies.
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The cryptographic specialist deciphered deceptively subtle discrepancies.
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I'm not going to lie.
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I had to practice this sentence multiple times because I kept messing up.
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Okay, moving on to the next one.
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The ambitious biologist verified every variable before publishing the controversial study.
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The ambitious biologist verified every variable before publishing the controversial study.
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Okay?
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Ready?
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The ambitious biologist verified every variable before publishing the controversial study.
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Ready?
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The ambitious biologist verified every variable before publishing the controversial study and faster...
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The next one...
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Several scholarly specialists shared shocking suggestions during the strategic session. And together!
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Several Scholarly Specialists Shared Shocking Suggestions During the Strategic Session Several scholarly specialists Shared Shocking Suggestions During the Strategic Session And a little faster
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Several scholarly specialists Shared Shocking Suggestions During the Strategic Sessions Several scholarly specialists Shared Shocking Suggestions During the Strategic Session Whoo!
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There's a big difference between the pronunciation of the letter S by itself and SH.
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So think of S as a snake.
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And S is going to be like you're telling someone to be quiet.
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shh.
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If these sounds are challenging for you, then go back and forth practicing it.
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S, shh, s, shh.
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And the last one, the jurisdictional adjudicator judiciously justified judicial generalizations.
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The jurisdictional adjudicator judiciously justified judicial generalizations.
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That one is tricky for me.
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Let's say it together.
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the jurisdictional adjudicator judiciously justified judicial generalizations,
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judiciously justified judicial generalizations, and a little faster,
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the jurisdictional adjudicator judiciously justified judicial generalizations, The jurisdictional adjudicator judiciously justified judicial generalizations.
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That felt like a lot of effort for my brain, for my mouth, for my tongue.
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I hope this was a fun challenge for you.
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Keep practicing it and I will be posting more tongue twister videos.
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Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share, and check out my new YouTube channel.
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Oh, and finally Nari wants to come out and say hi.
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Hi, Nara.
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Do you want to say hi to the camera?
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We'll see you guys next time.
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Bye.

Context & Background

In this engaging session of Bo's Slow English, the instructor, Bo, conducts a series of advanced tongue twisters designed to enhance pronunciation skills for English learners. The video encourages students to focus on their speaking practice by gradually increasing the speed of pronunciation. Aimed at intermediate to advanced learners who are ready to challenge themselves, the session can be revisited multiple times for optimal learning. By emphasizing the pronunciation of complex vocabulary, Bo highlights the importance of clarity in speech—essential for effective english speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • The sophisticated strategist scrutinized several suspicious shifts in public sentiment.
  • The wealthy philanthropist thoughtfully thanked the theoretical physicist.
  • Close your eyes and see if you can understand what I'm saying.
  • Start by putting your tongue in between your teeth.
  • Make sure you're blowing out a lot of air when you're doing that.

These phrases not only test your pronunciation but also give you a sense of using complex vocabulary in real-life scenarios, enriching your communication skills.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To tackle the challenges presented in this video, follow these steps for effective shadowing practice:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by listening carefully to Bo's pronunciation. Pay attention to the sounds, intonation, and rhythm.
  2. Slow Reading: Initially, read along with Bo as she pronounces the phrases slowly. This will help you understand the exact way each word is articulated.
  3. Gradual Speed Increase: Once comfortable, repeat the phrases at a faster pace. This step is crucial for improving your shadow speech skills.
  4. Focus on Problematic Sounds: Identify sounds that may be challenging, like the 'TH' in "thank'd". Practice these separately to build confidence.
  5. Use a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app to record your practice sessions. Listening to your recordings will help refine your pronunciation and fluency.

By incorporating these methods into your learning routine, you will effectively enhance your ability to communicate in English. Engaging in shadow speak activities and regularly practicing your skills is key to becoming a more proficient speaker. Happy learning!

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.