Shadowing Practice: Best Of The World With Antoni Porowski | Official Trailer | National Geographic - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I'm on a quest to find the best.
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I'm on a quest to find the best.
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Mmm.
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I'm Anthony Perovsky, and I believe that travel's one of the most enriching things you can do in life.
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This is the chicest morning swim I've ever had.
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Every year, National Geographic shares their best of the world list.
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This is the most biodiverse place in the world.
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Come on.
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Nature is so cool.
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This time, they're letting me handpick my own must see destinations that rise above the rest.
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I just saw my reflection.
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I'm crushing it.
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The best food is always messy.
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I'm going behind the scenes with the people who curate these iconic...
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Whoa!
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...one of a kind.
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This feels like a classic grandfather clock, except on steroids.
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...life-changing experiences.
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It's not just the dish,
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it's everything that's behind it.
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I'm great!
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I'm a Polish boy!
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We're sensitive to heat.
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From the opulent...
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It's seeds post commissions by Napoleon the first.
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Can I touch it?
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Better not, better not.
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To off the beaten path,
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this might be the most unique place I have ever been to in my entire life.
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And if you know me, that says a lot.
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Come freak out.
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Oh my gosh.
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Wow.
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And geek out with me.
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I mean, look at this place.
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This is best of the world.
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I dropped something.
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One sec.
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We're good?
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We're wrapped?
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Okay.
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All right.
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Have a good one, guys.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with the vibrant world of travel as presented in the trailer for the National Geographic series "Best Of The World with Antoni Porowski." You will practice your English listening and speaking skills through shadowing, mimicking the natural flow of conversation and expression showcased by Antoni. This immersive experience will not only enhance your vocabulary related to travel and culture but also strengthen your ability to convey emotions and reactions in English. By utilizing a shadowing app, you can repeat phrases and practice pronunciation effectively as you learn to express yourself in similar engaging ways.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Quest - A journey or an adventurous search for something.
  • Biodiverse - Having a variety of different species, especially in ecosystems.
  • Must-see destinations - Important or unique places worth visiting.
  • Life-changing experiences - Events that significantly alter one's perspective or way of living.
  • Behind the scenes - In the background or out of public view, often revealing hidden details.
  • Off the beaten path - Locations that are not typical tourist spots, often unique and unconventional.
  • Geek out - To become overly excited or curious about a particular subject.
  • Chicest - The most stylish or fashionable.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice using shadowing techniques, follow these tips:

  • Listen attentively: First, watch the trailer a few times without interruption to get a feel for Antoni's tone and pacing. Notice how he expresses excitement and curiosity about each destination.
  • Start slow: Use a shadowing app to slow down the playback speed. This allows you to match your pronunciation and rhythm with Antoni’s clear enunciation.
  • Repeat phrases: Focus on repeating key vocabulary such as "must-see destinations" and "life-changing experiences." Try to infuse your own feelings or thoughts into the phrases to make them more personal and relatable.
  • Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas where you can improve your English pronunciation and intonation.
  • Engage with the content: Use the travel theme to spark discussions with friends or language partners. Share your virtual or real-life travel experiences using the new vocabulary you’ve learned, integrating terms like "off the beaten path" into your conversations.

By consistently practicing with videos like this one, you will enhance your speaking skills and develop a more natural, confident pronunciation. Embrace the shadowspeak technique to make the most of your English learning journey!

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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