Shadowing Practice: Basic English Grammar: Pronouns - SHE, HER, HE, HIS - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello.
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How are you?
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I'm very, very well.
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Thank you.
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My name is Ronnie.
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I'm going to teach you something very easy, but a little bit confusing and difficult.
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Even if you have studied English or grammar for a while, I hear people make this mistake every day.
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Again, So this is what we're doing.
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When you should use she or he or his, sorry, her or his.
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These are two words that a lot of people get confused.
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First of all, the thing or a mistake that a lot of people make is she and he,
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which one's the girl, which one's the boy?
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Most of you know that she's the girl, but when you speak, you mix it up and you say, my mom went to the store, he bought...
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What?
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He...
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What?
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Your mom's a he now?
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What happened on the way to the store?
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Did something happen to your mom that changed it into a he?
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So be careful.
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She is a girl.
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He's a boy.
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Now, this is the trick.
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You'll remember this forever if you get this.
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She or he is going to be followed by a verb.
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Okay?
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So subject plus verb.
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She or he.
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So, she likes...
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He hates.
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And then, if you want to, you're going to write a noun.
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Are you going to say a noun?
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For example, she likes chickens.
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He hates apricots.
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He doesn't like them at all.
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So when you use she or he, it's always going to be followed by a verb.
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When we use her or his,
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it's going to be followed by a noun picket because it is a possessive pronoun.
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So I can say, her dog, because dog is a noun.
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Or I can say, his chicken.
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Then, usually, I would use a verb.
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For example, her dog is cute.
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Or his chicken...
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Let's say we put an S.
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His chickens are...
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These are your verbs.
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Uh-oh.
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Sexy.
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Sexy chicken time.
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So if you need to remember, oh my God, do I say her or his or she or he,
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just remember, she or he plus the verb,
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any verb you want, and her or his plus a noun.
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If you can remember these two very simple things for English grammar, you're going to be, Hallelujah, Ronnie.
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You saved my life.
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You're welcome.
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Stay tuned.
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Go to www.engvid.com for a quiz on she, he, his, and hers.
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Till then.

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Mastering Pronouns: Key Fluency Milestone for Clear Communication

This video targets a critical fluency milestone: using "she," "he," "her," and "his" correctly in speech. Mixing these pronouns is a common hurdle, even for learners with basic English skills, but nailing them boosts clarity and confidence—essential for IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversations.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Real-Life Use

  • "She likes chickens." (Subject + verb + noun)
  • "He hates apricots. He doesn't like them at all." (Contrast with negative)
  • "Her dog is cute." (Possessive + noun + verb)
  • "His chickens are sexy!" (Playful example of possessive + plural noun + verb)

These phrases are perfect for shadowspeak practice—repeat them aloud to mimic rhythm and intonation, a proven technique to improve English pronunciation.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Avoiding Common Pronoun Mistakes

The video solves a universal issue: confusing subject pronouns ("she," "he") with possessive pronouns ("her," "his"). Here's the trick: "she" or "he" always comes before a verb (e.g., "She bought milk"), while "her" or "his" precedes a noun (e.g., "Her milk is cold"). This simple rule eliminates errors like "My mom went to the store. He bought..."

Practice with a shadowing app to reinforce this pattern—listen to the dialogue, pause, and repeat. Focus on matching the speaker's pace and stress. Over time, correct usage will become second nature, making your speech sound more natural and polished. Whether you're preparing for IELTS or daily interactions, mastering these pronouns is a small step that yields big results.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itbe followed
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingI'm going to teach · is going to be · you're going to write

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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