Shadowing Practice: Christian Olde Wolbers Interview(IGN) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Do you get on the show floor and play a lot of games?

I mean I'm definitely a gamer but I'm not a fanatic I would say.

I like playing games but I'm so busy with making music

that every time I feel like I'm playing a game it really has to be with other guys

or the tour bus or you know.

When I'm sitting at home and playing games I really feel like I'm wasting the valuable time that I can make music.

I don't really game at home so much.

It's more on tour all the down time, you know.

Right.

People just show us.

So do you guys have a new album coming out?

Called Transgressions.

We'll be out in August.

Cool.

Are you going in a different direction or are you straight up?

Well, it's definitely Fear Factory.

I think it's more, we didn't like, you know, we didn't really specify the typical Fear Factory riffs.

I think there's a lot more variety like in the songwriting and riffs.

And I think it's not just, you know, when you do your typical Fear Factory riff, you're like, you know, okay, that's Fear Factory.

But I think there's gonna be some people being surprised, and, oh wow, I wouldn't expect that to Fear Factory.

So I think in a certain way we've kind of evolved to help both of these things and try different ideas.

How does the songwriting process go?

It's basically just Ray and I getting together with an FDC and a guitar.

Low volume, nothing really major.

He started writing drum programs, and I started writing riffs.

And we combined parts, and we'll see what sticks.

And it becomes really good and magical, and keep those parts.

And just start building, kind of like brickwork.

And then he plays, for instance.

Foundation, and he started building a house off.

Cool.

So what do you like better, working in the studio or touring?

I like both.

Because once you're building something in the studio, you just want to take it out of the road.

And once you're out on tour for a couple of years, you just want to go create the next thing.

So it's always kind of, it's about the same thing with video game companies, you know.

They work in the game for two years building something.

And then once it's out, they already have their heads up to make it the next thing.

So, movies, same thing.

Cool.

Do you want to talk about your tattoos at all?

Ah, sure.

Alright.

Let's start on this arm.

It's all done by a guy in Australia called Dave Rant.

And he's a very old school, he's actually an old school biker from Scotland.

But he lives in Sydney, the south of Sydney.

like in the mountains over there.

He does all this freehand.

Wow.

So he doesn't do any overlays?

No, so every time I go to Australia, I go to the same guy.

Cool.

He's like in his 60s, an old man.

He's really like a top of the line guy.

Cool.

What about the other?

Same thing, huh?

Only this piece.

All the rest is just things I collected when I was a kid.

You don't really know how to combine your tattoos.

I don't know.

Just kind of like blast some things together.

I don't know.

Tattoos, they never get finished either.

Right.

So you'll be done when your whole body's covered?

I feel like when I close my eyes, I'm still going to be done with all the tattoos.

It's just a never anything battle.

Right.

You know, they came up with the same artists again that started something.

My schedule was just thick.

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Who Is This Video For?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners looking to practice real-world conversation skills. The casual, interview-style dialogue helps with understanding natural speech patterns, making it ideal for english speaking practice and shadowspeaks (repeating phrases aloud to mimic rhythm and tone). Whether you’re aiming to improve fluency or learn how to discuss hobbies and work, the relatable topics—music, gaming, tattoos—keep practice engaging.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

Boost your vocabulary with these standout phrases from the conversation:

Fanatic: A person obsessed with something ("I’m a gamer but not a fanatic").
Down time: Free time, especially during a busy schedule ("On tour, we have a lot of down time").
Evolved: Developed or changed over time ("The band has evolved in our songwriting").
Brickwork: A metaphor for building step by step ("We build songs like brickwork, one part at a time").

These terms are great for learn english with videos because they’re used in context, making them easier to remember.

How to Get the Accent Right

The speaker’s tone is relaxed and conversational, with a focus on clear pronunciation. To nail it: - Pay attention to reduced speech in phrases like "I’m so busy" (pronounced "I’m s’busy") and "you know" (often shortened to "y’know"). - Emphasize stress in multi-syllabic words: "transgressions" (trans-GRESS-ions) and "variety" (va-RIE-e-ty). - Practice shadowspeak by pausing the video and repeating sentences like "It’s more on tour all the down time" to match the natural rhythm. - Focus on intonation in questions: "Do you get on the show floor and play a lot of games?" rises at the end, while statements like "We’ll be out in August" fall. Mastering these details will improve english pronunciation and make your speech sound more natural.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	be done
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	started writing · start building · started building
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	We'll be · we'll see · you'll be
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	I'm playing · I'm sitting

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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Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

How to Get the Accent Right

Grammar in this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?