Shadowing Practice: English by The Nature Method: Chapter 2/60 (The Year) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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English by the Nature Method by Arthur M.
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Jensen.
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Brought to you by Ayan Academy.
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Chapter 2.
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The Year.
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January is a month.
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February is also a month.
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There are 12 months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
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January is the first month.
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February is the second month.
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March is the third month.
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April is the fourth month.
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May is the fifth month.
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June is the 6th month.
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July is the 7th month.
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August is the 8th month.
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September is the 9th month.
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October is the 10th month.
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November is the 11th month.
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December is the 12th month.
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January and February are months.
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There are 12 months in a year.
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January is the first month of the year.
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December is the last month of the year.
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A year has 12 months.
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A month has 4 weeks.
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3 months have 13 weeks.
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A week has seven days.
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Two weeks have 14 days.
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How many months are there in a year?
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There are 12 months in a year.
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How many weeks are there in a month?
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There are four weeks in a month.
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How many days are there in a week?
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There are seven days in a week.
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What are the seven days of the week?
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The seven days of the week are Sunday,
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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What month is the first month of the year?
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January is the first month of the year.
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What is the last month of the year?
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December is the last month of the year.
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What is the first day of the week?
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Sunday is the first day of the week.
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What is the last day of the week?
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Saturday is the last day of the week.
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Which days of the week is the first?
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Sunday is the first day of the week.
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Which of the days of the week is the second?
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Monday is the second day of the week.
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Tuesday is the third day of the week.
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Wednesday is the fourth day of the week.
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Thursday is the fifth day of the week.
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Friday is the sixth day of the week.
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Saturday is the seventh day of the week.
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Saturday is also the last day of the week.
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Which of the months of the year is the twelfth?
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December is the twelfth and also the last month of the year.
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What is the ninth month of the year?
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September is the ninth month.
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What day is the eighth day of the week?
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There is no eighth day of the week.
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There are only seven days in a week.
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Which of the months of the year is the thirteenth?
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There is no thirteenth month of the year.
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There are only twelve months in a year.
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Context & Background

In this segment of "English by The Nature Method," Chapter 2 focuses on the concept of "The Year" and the structure of months and weeks within it. The speaker simplifies the complex topic of time measurement, targeting beginner English learners. By systematically introducing the twelve months of the year and relating them to weeks and days, learners gain foundational vocabulary and concepts essential for everyday English usage. This lesson not only enhances understanding but also serves as a practical tool for talking about time, an important aspect of daily communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • There are 12 months in a year. - This phrase is useful for discussing the calendar.
  • January is the first month of the year. - A common way to introduce the topic of months.
  • What are the seven days of the week? - Engaging others in conversation about time.
  • A month has 4 weeks. - Helpful for understanding the basic structure of a month.
  • Sunday is the first day of the week. - A straightforward way to discuss the week’s layout.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your English speaking practice using the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps:

  1. Watch the video: Start by watching the entire segment without repeating any phrases. This will give you an overview of the material.
  2. Identify key phrases: Refer back to the "Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication" and write them down. Familiarize yourself with their meanings and usage.
  3. Practice through repetition: Play a section of the video and pause after each phrase. Repeat it aloud, focusing on your pronunciation. This method is part of the shadowspeak technique, allowing you to imitate the speaker’s intonation and rhythm.
  4. Engage with questions: Use the engage-the-audience technique shown in the transcript. For example, ask yourself, “What is the last month of the year?” and then answer it. This helps deepen your understanding and prepares you for real-life conversations.
  5. Record and review: Record yourself while speaking the phrases and then play them back. Compare your pronunciation with that of the speaker in the video. Make any necessary adjustments to improve your English pronunciation.

By consistently practicing with these techniques, you will not only enhance your grasp of time-related vocabulary but also develop your overall speaking skills, particularly in contexts relevant to the IELTS speaking practice. Shadowing these phrases daily will build confidence and fluency, crucial for effective communication in English.

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.