Shadowing Practice: Day 2: Speak English With Me | 20-Day Shadowing Challenge (NEVER TRANSLATE AGAIN) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Have you ever finished an English video and thought, OK, I understood it, but later, when it was time to speak, your mind suddenly became quiet.
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You knew the words, you understood the lesson, but speaking still felt difficult.
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If that sounds familiar, today's lesson is for you.
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Hello, my dear English learners.
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Welcome back to English Speaking Way Extra.
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I'm Sarah, and today is Day 2 of our 20 Days English Shadowing Challenge.
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And I'm really happy you are here today, because something interesting happens on Day 2.
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Day 1 is excitement.
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Day 2 is commitment.
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Because starting something feels easy, but coming back again?
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That is where real change begins.
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And this challenge is not for people looking for a magic trick.
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It is for people who want real progress, step by step, day by day.
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Over the next 20 days, we are going to train together.
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No pressure, no competition, no stress.
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Just simple daily practice.
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Because many learners think they need one perfect study session, one free hour, or one perfect mood to improve English.
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But real improvement usually happens differently.
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It happens in small moments, when you keep showing up.
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And I want to tell you something important before we continue.
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Please do not compare yourself to anyone.
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Every English learner has a different journey.
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Some people improve quickly.
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Some need more time.
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Some speak confidently early.
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Others slowly build confidence.
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And that is completely okay.
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Because fluency is not a race.
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Fluency is a habit.
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And habits grow little by little.
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During this 20 days shadowing challenge, we will practice different things together.
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We will work on confidence, thinking in English, useful expressions, real conversations, and speaking naturally.
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But remember something important.
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This challenge is not about becoming fluent in 20 days.
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That would not be realistic.
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This challenge is about something much more powerful.
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Consistency.
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Showing up again and again.
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because 10 minutes every day can change more than one hour once a week.
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Daily practice creates momentum, and momentum slowly builds confidence.
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So today, we continue building one of the strongest foundations in speaking English.
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Not difficult grammar.
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Not memorizing hundreds of words.
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Confidence.
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Because when confidence grows, speaking starts feeling easier.
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Now here is what I want you to do.
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Look at the subtitles on the screen.
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Listen carefully.
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Pay attention to the rhythm.
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And most importantly, speak with me, not inside your head, out loud.
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Yes, even if you are alone.
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Even if it feels a little strange at first.
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Because watching English videos alone will never build speaking confidence.
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You need your voice too.
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Think of this like your English-speaking gym.
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First, you listen.
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Then, you repeat.
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Each sentence will be repeated three times, and the highlighted words on the screen will guide you.
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And before we begin, I want to say something personal.
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Over the last few episodes, I've been reading your comments, and honestly, seeing people from different countries learning together here feels really special.
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It doesn't feel like numbers.
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It feels like a small family slowly growing together.
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And that feeling means a lot to me.
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So, I have a little challenge for you too.
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If this episode gets 20 comments, I will definitely bring episode 3 very soon.
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And this time, I want you to help decide it.
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Tell me in the comments, what topic should episode 3 be about?
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Real conversations, Travel English?
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Confidence practice?
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Daily speaking?
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Work English?
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Anything you want.
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Because when you tell me what you want to learn, it feels less like I'm making videos and more like we're building this together.
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Like a real learning family.
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And one more thing.
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I almost never ask for this.
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Really.
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But today, I want to ask something from you.
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We are getting closer and closer as a community.
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So if this channel helps you, if these lessons make your English journey feel easier, then help us reach 5,000 subscribers in the next 5 days.
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Let's see if we can do it together.
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Now, take a deep breath, and let's continue our challenge.
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Day 2 starts now.
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I am ready to improve my English.
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Repeat after me.
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I am ready to improve my English.
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Again, I am ready to improve my English.
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One more time.
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I am ready to improve my English.
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Great job!
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And remember something.
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Improving English does not begin when you become perfect.
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It begins the moment you decide not to quit.
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Let's continue.
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Next sentence.
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I speak even if I feel nervous.
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Repeat after me.
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I speak even if I feel nervous.
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Again.
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I speak even if I feel nervous.
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One more time.
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I speak, even if I feel nervous.
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Excellent.
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Next one.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes.
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Repeat.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes.
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Again.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes.
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One more time.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes.
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Perfect.
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Next sentence.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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Repeat.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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Again.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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One more time.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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Amazing.
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You're doing really well.
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Let's continue.
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I am building confidence every day.
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Repeat.
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I am building confidence every day.
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Again.
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I am building confidence every day.
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One more time.
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I am building confidence every day.
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Great work.
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And this is something many people forget.
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Confidence is not built in one day.
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It grows quietly through small practice sessions like this.
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Let's keep moving.
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My voice deserves to be heard.
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Repeat after me.
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My voice deserves to be heard.
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Again, my voice deserves to be heard.
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One more time.
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My voice deserves to be heard.
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Great.
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Because your voice matters, your ideas matter, and your English journey matters too.
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Let's continue.
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I am learning to speak clearly.
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Repeat.
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I am learning to speak clearly.
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Again.
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I am learning to speak clearly.
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One more time.
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I am learning to speak clearly.
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Nice.
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I trust my ability to improve.
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Repeat.
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I trust my ability to improve.
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Again, I trust my ability to improve.
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One more time.
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I trust my ability to improve.
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Excellent.
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Let's move forward.
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I speak slowly and confidently.
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Repeat after me.
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I speak slowly and confidently.
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Again, I speak slowly and confidently.
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One more time.
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I speak slowly and confidently.
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Very nice.
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And speaking slowly is not weakness.
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It simply means you're giving your mind time to think.
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Next sentence.
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I am patient with myself.
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Repeat.
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I am patient with myself.
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Again, I am patient with myself.
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One more time, I am patient with myself.
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Wonderful.
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Learning a language takes time, so be kind to yourself.
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Next sentence, I am proud of my effort.
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Repeat, I am proud of my effort.
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Again, I am proud of my effort One more time I am proud of my effort
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Excellent I practice even on busy days Repeat I practice even on busy days Again,
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I practice even on busy days One more time I practice even on busy days.
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Fantastic.
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Because consistency beats perfection.
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Always.
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I am becoming more comfortable speaking English.
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Repeat.
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I am becoming more comfortable speaking English.
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Again.
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I am becoming more comfortable speaking English.
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One more time.
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I am becoming more comfortable Speaking English Brilliant I am not comparing myself to others Repeat I am not comparing
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Myself to others Again I am not comparing Myself to others One more time I am not comparing
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Myself to others Excellent Because your journey is unique Your speed is unique And your story is unique Now,
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take a small breath
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Because we are not finished yet Something important is coming next Next one I will not give up on my dreams
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I will not give up on my dreams
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Again I will not give up on my dreams One more time I will not give up on my dreams.
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Perfect.
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Another one.
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You are doing an amazing job.
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You are doing an amazing job.
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Again, you are doing an amazing job.
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One more time.
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You are doing an amazing job.
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Great.
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Next sentence.
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Keep going even on difficult days.
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Keep going even on difficult days.
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Again, keep going.
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even on difficult days.
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One more time.
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Keep going, even on difficult days.
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Excellent.
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Another one.
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Every day you speak, you improve.
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Every day you speak, you improve.
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Again, every day you speak, you improve.
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One more time.
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Every day you speak, you improve.
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Perfect.
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Next one.
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Do not compare yourself to others.
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Do not compare yourself to others.
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Again, do not compare yourself to others.
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One more time.
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Do not compare yourself to others.
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Great.
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Another sentence.
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Focus on your own progress.
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Focus on your own progress.
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Again, focus on your own progress.
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One more time.
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Focus on your own progress.
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Excellent.
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Next one.
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Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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Again, mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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One more time, mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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Perfect, another one.
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You are stronger than you think.
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You are stronger than you think.
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Again, you are stronger than you think.
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One more time, you are stronger than you think.
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Amazing.
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Last one, believe in yourself.
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Believe in yourself.
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Again, believe in yourself.
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One more time, believe in yourself.
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Fantastic.
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Level 3 complete.
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Congratulations, you completed Day 2 of our 20 Days English Shadowing Challenge.
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Quick recap.
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Today we practiced confident sentences, positive speaking patterns, real thoughts,
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and powerful expressions that English learners actually need.
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And these sentences are important because real English is not only vocabulary.
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Real English is also confidence.
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Real English is also mindset.
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And one important thing.
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Please do not think listening one time is enough.
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Genuinely.
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Listen again.
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Repeat again.
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Because English becomes natural through repetition.
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Even listening to the same lesson one more time can create a big difference.
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And before you leave, if you missed Day 1 of this challenge, please watch it too, because Day 1 and Day 2 connect together,
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and it will help you build stronger speaking habits.
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And if you are seriously joining this challenge, comment below, Day 2 Complete.
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This is Sarah, from English Speaking Way Extra.
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Keep speaking, keep practicing, and I'll see you in Episode 3.
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Thank you.
About This Lesson
In today's lesson, we will dive deeper into the shadowing technique, focusing on building confidence in your English speaking abilities. Many learners often understand content but struggle when it's time to vocalize their thoughts. This session is designed to help you overcome that hesitation. We will emphasize daily practice—not just one intense study session—and demonstrate how consistent efforts can lead to meaningful progress over time. Remember, fluency is not a race; it's a habit that develops incrementally. Through this practice, you will learn to speak out loud while mimicking the rhythm and style of a native speaker, helping you internalize the language naturally.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Commitment: A promise or dedication to consistently practice.
- Confidence: The feeling of self-assurance that comes from your abilities.
- Fluency: The ability to speak a language smoothly and effortlessly.
- Daily practice: Consistent learning activities performed every day.
- Momentum: The strength or force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
- Small moments: Little instances of practice that contribute significantly to overall progress.
- Thinking in English: The ability to form thoughts directly in English rather than translating from your native language.
- Speak with me: An invitation to practice speaking aloud alongside the lesson.
Practice Tips
For effective practice using the shadow speak method, consider these tips:
- Listen and Repeat: Focus on listening closely to the phrases as they are pronounced. Then, repeat them out loud to engage your speaking muscles.
- Pay Attention to Rhythm: Notice the flow and intonation of the sentences. Try to replicate that rhythm in your own speech, as it helps in sounding more natural.
- Speak Aloud: Don’t just think about the words; vocalize them. This is crucial for internalizing the language and building your confidence.
- Set Daily Goals: Even ten minutes a day can significantly impact your learning. Make it a habit to practice regularly.
- Self-Comparison is Counterproductive: Focus on your journey and avoid comparing yourself with others. Each learner progresses differently.
Utilizing a shadowing site or resource where you can practice this technique with videos can enhance your learning experience. Use resources like learn English with YouTube to find engaging content that interests you. Happy practicing!
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.