Shadowing Practice: Climate change is a dangerous problem - Learn English Speaking with Video

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the earth is very old it has changed often during its long life and it is still changing
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millions of years ago when dinosaurs like tyrannosaurus rex were alive the earth was much warmer.
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There was very little ice on the land or on the sea, even in the very north or the very south of the world.
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And the sea was much higher than it is today.
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There have been many changes since that time, sometimes to a warmer climate,
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sometimes to a colder one about 20 000 years ago for
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example a time called an ice age began there was ice over much of the world
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and it was three kilometers deep over much of north america
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and europe and the sea was not as high as it is today our climate has changed many times
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and it will change again
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but now for the very first time people are changing the
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climate in the year 1900 the earth was 0 .7 c colder than it was in 2000,
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just 100 years later.
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This change did not happen because of the Earth's orbit.
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It happened because of us.
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Some people think that this is a small change.
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But think about this.
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A change of just 5 to 7 c can start or finish an ice age.
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Can a climate change like this?
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Scientists think that it can, but not as quickly as this.
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Scientists do not always agree.
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Some think that the climate is changing a lot, and some think that it is changing a little.
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Some think that it will change quickly, and some slowly.
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But all scientists agree that climate change is happening.
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The important question is this, how dangerous will the change be?
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Al Gore, who worked next to President Clinton of the USA between 1993 and 2001,
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thinks that the change will be dangerous.
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In his film An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore describes how the Earth's climate has changed.
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He has talked about the dangers of climate change for more than 20 years, but is he right?
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Is climate change a dangerous problem?
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Must we do something about it?
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And what can we do?
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Thank you.
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Understanding Climate Change: Context for English Learners

The video explores Earth's climate history, from warmer periods during the dinosaurs to ice ages, and highlights human-driven changes since 1900. This context provides rich material for IELTS speaking practice, as it combines scientific concepts with everyday language, helping learners discuss global issues fluently.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "the earth has changed often during its long life" – Useful for describing long-term processes.
  • "a time called an ice age began" – Teaches how to define historical periods.
  • "this change did not happen because of..." – Helps explain causes and effects.
  • "scientists do not always agree" – Useful for discussing differing opinions.
  • "must we do something about it?" – A common structure for posing urgent questions.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video

The video's mix of slow, clear explanations and slightly complex terms makes it ideal for practicing the shadowing technique. Here's how to approach it:

Step 1: Listen and Identify Rhythm

First, listen to short segments (10-15 seconds) to note pauses and stress. For example, in "the earth was much warmer," the stress is on "much warmer." This helps with improve english pronunciation by mimicking natural intonation.

Step 2: Repeat Immediately

Use the shadowspeak method: pause the video and repeat the segment aloud, matching the speed and tone. Focus on phrases like "there was very little ice" to practice linking words smoothly.

Step 3: Focus on Complex Terms

Words like "tyrannosaurus rex" or "orbit" may be challenging. Break them into syllables (ty-ran-no-saur-us rex) and repeat until comfortable. This builds confidence for technical vocabulary in IELTS speaking practice.

Step 4: Connect Ideas

Once comfortable with segments, practice linking sentences. For example, "the sea was much higher... there have been many changes" requires a natural transition. This improves fluency and prepares learners for extended speaking tasks.

By following these steps, you'll not only master the video's content but also build essential speaking skills for real-world communication.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →