Shadowing Practice: Acellus English lesson 5 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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What's this?
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Airplane.
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This airplane is big and it flies in the sky.
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Airplane.
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What's this?
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Ice cream.
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Mmm, I like ice cream.
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We can eat ice cream.
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What's this?
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Lamp.
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Lamp, we use lamps to light up the room and to read beneath a lamp.
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What's this?
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Milk, I like to drink milk and milk is white, milk.
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What are these?
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Pills, these are pills.
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We can take pills when our head hurts.
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We can use pills to help make us feel better, pills.
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What are these?
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Crayons.
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There are many different colors of crayons,
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and you use them to color with.
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Crayons.
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What's this?
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Coffee.
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We can drink coffee.
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Coffee.
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What's this?
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Chair, we sit on chairs to rest our feet, chair.
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What's this?
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Fish, this is a little yellow fish and it swims in the water, fish.
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What's this?
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Fork.
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You can use the fork to eat your food with.
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Fork.
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Oh, let's go on a trip.
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Let's go on an airplane.
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I love to fly in an airplane.
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Have you flown in an airplane?
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Ice cream is one of my favorite foods.
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Ice cream is cold and delicious.
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Do not take your ice cream on the airplane.
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Fly on the airplane and then get some ice cream.
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Lamp.
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Turn on the lamp when it is dark and have a glass of milk.
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Maybe you will read your book under the lamp while you drink your milk.
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nice cozy nighttime lamp, milk, and reading.
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If you have a headache you may need to take some pills.
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The pills can help you with your headache.
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Then you will feel like coloring with crayons.
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Crayons are in many colors.
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Green, blue, pink, brown, black, orange.
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Pick your favorite color and color with your crayons.
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What's next?
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Coffee.
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Ah-ha, the morning wake-up.
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If you feel tired in the morning,
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if you have a little headache,
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coffee is the thing for you.
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Have a little drink in the morning.
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Chair.
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When you're tired, you may sit in your chair.
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Your desk will have a chair.
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And I am going to stand because I have no chair.
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Chair.
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Some people have the fish for a pet.
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They put the fish in an aquarium and the fish is their special friend, their special pet.
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This fish is yellow.
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It's a beautiful fish.
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Fork.
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When you eat your food,
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be sure to use your fork.
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Do not use your fingers.
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Use your fork.

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Context & Background

In this engaging English lesson, the speaker introduces various everyday objects and activities that are familiar to learners. By using simple vocabulary and relatable scenarios, the dialog not only serves to enhance vocabulary but also to create a friendly environment conducive to English speaking practice. The focus is on items such as an airplane, ice cream, and crayons, making it relatable and enjoyable for learners of all ages.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Airplane: “This airplane is big and it flies in the sky.”
  • Ice cream: “Mmm, I like ice cream.”
  • Lamp: “We use lamps to light up the room.”
  • Milk: “I like to drink milk and milk is white.”
  • Crayons: “There are many different colors of crayons.”

These phrases highlight fundamental vocabulary that learners can incorporate into their daily conversations, thereby enriching their IELTS speaking practice and enhancing their ability to express simple, clear ideas.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this lesson, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by watching the video, paying close attention to how the speaker pronounces each word and phrase.
  2. Pause and Repeat: Use the shadowing app to pause the video at the end of each phrase and attempt to repeat it exactly as you heard it. Focus on your pronunciation and intonation.
  3. Record Yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice as you shadow the speaker. Comparing your recording with the original can reveal areas for improvement.
  4. Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Incorporate this shadow speak practice into your daily routine to build fluency and confidence in spoken English.
  5. Engage with the Content: After shadowing, reflect on the vocabulary and phrases. Try to create your own sentences using the words learned, relating them to your personal experiences.

By following this method, learners can hone their speaking skills, enhance their vocabulary, and enjoy the process of learning English, making it an effective strategy for anyone aspiring to achieve fluency in daily conversations.

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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