Shadowing Practice: Daily English Speaking Challenge | Planning - Learn English Speaking with Video

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hey good morning everyone this is tommy
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and today is monday this is my daily english speaking challenge today i'll share with you something
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that i always do not only on mondays
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but also on the first day of every month
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and even the first day of every year i spend around 45 minutes to one hour planning.
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Well, now maybe you're thinking, Tommy, I don't want to plan.
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I want to live my life freely.
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I don't want to follow any rules.
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Imagine this, you are going on a trip and you just throw everything into your suitcase.
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Will you be able to fit much?
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Will you be able to carry much so your life works the same
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if you spent time organizing everything neatly
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and tidily you can carry a lot more that's what planning does for me i've been doing this for years
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and actually this is the secret to getting a lot of things done
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while still having a lot of time for my soul
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so look here i have my yearly planner 2025 plan
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which i wrote on the first day of this year
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and i even made two versions for my personal life and for my business
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right here is my august plan and this is my weekly plan last week
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and i've just already done my would we plan this week
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and even I made a to -do list for today see
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we all have 24 hours a day seven days a week
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but what's separate the winners
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and the losers is how they use their time is how they plan
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so start planning today and see how it changes your life
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and don't forget to join my daily english speaking challenge make
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a short video every day speaking in english about anything in
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your life post it to social media with the hashtag speak
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english with tommy then tag me there cheers for a wonderful day and a productive week.
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I'll see you tomorrow.

Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

This video is a goldmine for learners aiming to improve conversational fluency. It uses everyday language, natural pacing, and relatable topics—like planning—that make it easy to connect with. The speaker’s tone is friendly and conversational, mirroring real-life interactions, which is ideal for shadowspeaks or shadowing technique practice. Plus, it includes practical phrases you can use immediately, making it great for IELTS speaking practice and daily communication.

Breaking Down Natural English Phrases

Let’s look at a few standout lines that sound authentic:

  • “I spend around 45 minutes to one hour planning.” The phrase “around” and the range “45 minutes to one hour” are casual and common in spoken English, avoiding rigid terms like “exactly.”
  • “What separates the winners and the losers is how they use their time.” The contrast “winners and losers” is simple and impactful, and the structure “What separates… is…” is a natural way to highlight a key point.
  • “Cheers for a wonderful day and a productive week.” “Cheers” here is a warm, informal sign-off, perfect for ending a conversation on a positive note—much more natural than “goodbye” in friendly contexts.

A Simple Practice Routine Using the Shadowing Technique

To master the dialogue, try this shadowing technique loop:

  1. Watch the video once to understand the message.
  2. Play a 5-second clip, pause, and repeat it aloud immediately, mimicking the tone, pace, and stress. Focus on matching the speaker’s rhythm—this builds fluency.
  3. Record yourself repeating the clip. Compare it to the original to spot differences in pronunciation or intonation.
  4. Move to longer clips (10-15 seconds) as you get comfortable. Do this daily for 10-15 minutes to see quick improvements.

This routine works for learn english with videos because it trains your mouth to form natural sounds and your brain to think in English. For extra practice, try summarizing the video in your own words—great for IELTS speaking practice too!

Remember, consistency is key. Start small, use the shadowing technique, and soon you’ll notice your speaking sounds more confident and natural.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictioni'll share · Will you · I'll see
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowyou're thinking · are going

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 →