Shadowing Practice: Emma Watson Speech for HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 Program at World Economic Forum 2015 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Since the HeForShe launched in New York last September,
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Since the HeForShe launched in New York last September,
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I think it would be fair to say that my colleagues and I have been stunned by the response.
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The HeForShe conference was watched over 11 million times,
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sparking 1.2 billion social media conversations,
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culminating in the HeForShe hashtag becoming so popular that Twitter painted it on the walls of its headquarters.
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and men from almost every country in the world signed up to our commitment.
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Everyone from Desmond Tutu to Prince Harry to Hillary Clinton to Yoko Ono have issued their support
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or contacted us since September 20th.
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Everything from marathons being run,
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merchandise being created, 15 year old boys writing to national newspapers,
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deploring female discrimination, young girls collecting hundreds of signatures.
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It's all happened in the last four months.
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I couldn't have dreamed it, but it's happened.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you so much for watching,
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and thank you so much for your support.
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So what is Impact 10x10x10?
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It's about engaging governments, businesses,
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and universities, and having them make concrete commitments to gender equality.
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But I want to hear from the human beings that are behind these organizations I
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spoke about some of my story in September what are your
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stories girls who have been your mentors parents did you make sure you treated your children equally?
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If so, how have you done it?
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Husbands, have you been supporting your female partner privately so that she can fulfill her dreams too?
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Young men, have you spoken up in a conversation when a woman was casually degraded or dismissed?
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How did this affect you?
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How did this affect the woman you stepped up for?
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Businessmen, have you mentored, supported or engaged women in leadership positions?
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Writers, have you challenged the language and imagery used to portray women in the media?
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CEOs, have you implemented the women's empowerment principles in your own company?
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What change have you seen?
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Are you someone that has been persuading men to become he for she's and collecting their signatures for our website?
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How many have you got?
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We want to know.
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We want to hear from you.
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One of the biggest pieces of feedback I've had since my speech is that men and women want to help,
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but they aren't sure how best to do it.
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Men say they've signed the petition.
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What now?
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The truth is the what now is down to you.
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What your he-for-she commitment will be is personal and there is no best way.
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Everything is valid.
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Decide what your commitment is,
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make it public and then please report back to us on your progress so that we can share your story.
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We want to support, guide and reinforce your efforts.
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Impact 10 by 10 by 10 is about concrete commitments to change,
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the visibility of these commitments and the measurability of them too.
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How has the campaign impacted me so far?
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I've had my breath taken away when a fan told me that since watching my speech,
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she has stopped herself being beaten up by her father.
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I've been stunned by the amount of men in my life
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that have contacted me since my speech to tell me to keep going
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and
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that they want to make sure their daughters will still be
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alive to see a world where women have parity economically and politically.
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While I would love to claim that this campaign
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and the results of it are a result of my incredible speech writing skills.
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I know that it is not.
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It is because the ground is fertile.
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It is my belief that there is a greater understanding than ever that women need to be equal participants in our homes,
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in our societies, in our governments and in our workplaces.
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And they know that the world is being held back in every way because they are not.
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Women share this planet 50-50 and they are under underrepresented,
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their potential astonishingly untapped.
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We are very excited to be launching 10 by 10 by 10 to bring he for she into its next phase.
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If you're a he for she and I'm assuming that you are
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because otherwise you'd be in somebody else's press conference right now,
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I'm here to ask you what is the impact you can have.
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How, what, where, when and with whom.
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We want to help, we want to know and we want to hear from you.
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your speaking skills with Emma Watson's inspiring speech from the HeForShe impact 10x10x10 program is an excellent way to enhance your English proficiency. This video not only features a prominent speaker tackling an important issue—gender equality—but also showcases articulate language that is both passionate and clear. By shadowing her speech, you can improve your pronunciation, intonation, and pacing. This immersive approach helps you internalize effective speaking strategies and enables you to express yourself more confidently. Additionally, it connects you with a global movement, making your language learning experience more meaningful and engaged.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In her speech, Emma Watson uses several key grammatical structures and expressions that can enhance your English communication skills:

  • Rhetorical Questions: Watson effectively uses rhetorical questions like "What now?" to provoke thought and engage the audience. This technique can be valuable for persuading and connecting with listeners in your own conversations.
  • Complex Sentences: The speaker often employs complex sentences, such as “It's about engaging governments, businesses, and universities,” which demonstrates how to connect ideas succinctly. This skill is crucial for advanced English learners aiming to convey comprehensive thoughts.
  • Inclusive Language: Expressions like “We want to hear from you” promote engagement, making your conversations more inclusive. Using such language can significantly enhance your interpersonal communication skills.
  • Direct Address: By directly addressing various audiences, such as “young men” and “businessmen,” Watson effectively personalizes her message. This is a technique you can adopt to make your speech more relatable.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the speech, pay attention to specific words and phrases that might be challenging to pronounce. Here are a few notable examples:

  • “HeForShe”: Ensure clarity when pronouncing this term, as it encapsulates the essence of the movement. Break it down into syllables to help with pronunciation.
  • “Commitment”: This word may be tricky due to its number of syllables. Practicing it by emphasizing each syllable will enhance your pronunciation.
  • “Empowerment”: Pay attention to the ‘pow’ sound, which can easily be mispronounced. Repeating it in sentences will help solidify your ability to articulate it correctly.
  • Accent Awareness: Emma Watson's British accent provides an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with different English accents. Listen carefully and try to mimic her speech using a shadowing app or on a shadowing site to improve your accent.

By practicing with this empowering speech, you can enhance not only your speaking skills but also your understanding of meaningful communication. This will be immensely beneficial on your journey to learn English with YouTube and through shadowing techniques.

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.

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