Shadowing Practice: CORTIS Reply To Fans Online - Learn English Speaking with Video

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills using a lively and engaging transcript from a video featuring the band CORTIS replying to fans online. The dialogue is filled with humor and personal anecdotes, making it an excellent resource for those looking to improve their conversational skills. You will focus on the shadowing technique, which involves listening to native speakers and mimicking their speech in real-time. This helps you develop better pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

• Zombies can't swim - A humorous expression implying that zombies have limitations.
• Undercover - Engaging in an activity secretly or hidden from the public.
• Contribute - To give or add something valuable to a project or effort.
• Process - A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.
• Vision - The ability to plan something with imagination and wisdom.
• Growing up - The process of maturing from a child to an adult.
• Running out of time - A phrase that denotes a lack of time to complete something.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning while practicing with this transcript, consider using a shadowing app. First, listen to the video a few times without trying to speak. Pay close attention to how the speakers enunciate words and the natural rhythm of their conversation. Then, activate the shadowing technique. As you play the video, try to repeat what you hear simultaneously, mimicking their tone and pace. This can be particularly effective in segments with clear exchanges, like their playful banter about growing up and shrinking.

Focus on isolating key phrases and repeating them; this helps reinforce your memory and understanding. For example, when they joke about “zombies can't swim” or the mixed feelings about “running out of time,” repeat those lines multiple times. Listen for variations in emotion and emphasis to understand how tone can change the meaning of a statement. Using a reliable shadowing site can also help you practice by providing transcripts and audio you can easily follow.

Finally, consider recording your shadow speech. This allows you to compare your pronunciation and intonation with that of the speakers. Over time, you’ll notice improvements in your speaking abilities, making conversations feel more natural and fluent.