Shadowing Practice: DAILY CONVERSATION - SUCCESS (ORIGINAL) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What success did you achieve?
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I don't know if it matters to someone or not, but passing the entrance exam to university was a huge success for me.
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When did you get that success?
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I got it six years ago.
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It's been two years since I left university.
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Was there anyone who supported you?
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My family supported me a lot.
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My mom prepared good meals for me, while my dad helped me with hard math problems.
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Was it hard to get that success?
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It was hard for me since I wasn't good at academic subjects at all.
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What were some difficulties in achieving success?
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The period before the exam was quite stressful.
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I was so obsessed with it that I had a serious headache.
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How did you get it?
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I stuck to books day and night.
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I just stopped reading and writing when I felt I knew thoroughly about the matters.
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How did you feel when you were successful?
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I was over the moon then.
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I was looking forward to campus life.
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How did your life change after that success?
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I had a chance to learn my favorite major at my desired university
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and then got a high-paying job in an active working environment.
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What is your key to success?
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I don't particularly have any key to success.
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Just work hard and try your best.
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Everything good will come to you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "DAILY CONVERSATION - SUCCESS (ORIGINAL)" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.