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Hello, my friends.
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Welcome back to English Unleashed.
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I'm Tom.
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Today, we are talking about something very important.
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Yes, English conversation.
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Many learners say, I understand English, but I can't speak.
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maybe you feel nervous
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when you speak maybe you feel your words are slow maybe you understand others
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but don't know how to reply all of this is normal the good news is
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that conversation is a skill and like any skill you can build it with time practice
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and the right methods In this episode,
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I will talk about how beginners can start speaking and how you can become fluent step by step.
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I will also talk about repetition.
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Why repetition and listening to the same things again and again can change your English.
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Let's begin.
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Okay, many people believe some people are good at languages and some are not.
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But science shows that is not true.
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Conversation is not a gift, it is a skill.
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Just like playing piano, riding a bicycle or cooking, you get better
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when you practice often at the beginning conversation is hard you think slowly you make mistakes you search for words
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this is normal and natural every fluent speaker also started with simple words and short sentences
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the difference is that they kept going they didn't stop when they made mistakes
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they didn't stop
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when it felt difficult they kept practicing until conversation became automatic until it became natural
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so the first thing you must know is this you can
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become fluent it is not magic it is not talent it is practice slow daily practice
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okay now many beginners want to speak fast and use big words but this is not the best way way.
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When we try to speak like a native too soon, we feel stress and we stop speaking.
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Instead, the best way is to start with small steps.
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Use simple short sentences.
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Use the words you already know.
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If you don't know a word, explain it with other words.
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For example, For example, if you do not know the word chef,
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you can say the person who cooks food in a restaurant.
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This is still conversation.
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It is clear and natural.
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Remember, communication is more important than perfection, okay?
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The main goal is to communicate this doesn't mean
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that you should not learn grammar learning grammar is important
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but do not worry about it too much in the beginning okay
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so the main goal is to communicate even
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if your sentence is not perfect people will understand you one
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of the big mistakes beginners make is trying to speak a lot without listening enough.
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But language enters through the ears before it comes out of the mouth, right?
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Listening is the first step to good conversation.
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When you listen to English every day, your brain learns patterns.
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It learns how sentences are built.
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it learns how words connect it learns the rhythm and music of conversation
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this is called input okay the more input you give your brain the easier speaking becomes later At first,
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just listen without pressure.
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You don't have to understand every word.
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Even if you understand 50%, that is okay.
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With time, your brain will understand more.
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And soon, words and phrases will start to come out of your mouth without thinking too much.
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All right, now we come to one of the most powerful tools for improving conversation.
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Repetition.
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Yes, repetition.
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Repetition means hearing the same words again and again.
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It means reading the same text again and again.
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It means saying the same sentences again and again.
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many learners think repetition is boring or useless
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but in fact repetition is how your brain becomes strong in a language here is why
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when you hear or say a sentence one time
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your brain starts to create a small memory connection okay but
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if you don't meet that sentence again the connection becomes weak
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and it goes away it disappears
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if you meet the sentence many times today tomorrow next week the connection becomes stronger
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and faster soon the sentence becomes automatic you can use it
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without thinking this is why listening to the same podcast several
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times is a powerful habit the first time you understand the
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general idea the gist okay the overall message the second time
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you catch words you missed the third time you may notice pronunciation or grammar.
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And the fourth time, you can start shadowing.
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You can start speaking with the podcast.
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Each time, your brain becomes faster and your speaking becomes easier.
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Now, like I said, once you listen several times, you can try shadowing.
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This means speaking together with the audio you listen to a sentence
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and try to say it at the same time at first it is hard
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but with practice your pronunciation rhythm and speed all improve shadowing helps you think less
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and speak more automatically it also helps muscle memory in your
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mouth just as a musician practices the same song many times
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a language learner must practice the same sounds many times shadowing
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is one of the best ways to do this speaking english is like building muscles
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if you go to the gym one time a month you will not become strong but
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if you go a little every day you become stronger the
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same is true with conversation make english part of your daily
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life listen to a podcast every morning speak to yourself in English while you cook or walk.
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Repeat useful phrases out loud while you shower.
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Watch a short video and describe what you saw in simple English.
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The key is not the number of hours.
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The key is consistency.
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15 minutes every day is better than 2 hours once a week.
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Your brain learns better with small regular practice.
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Now fluency is not about speaking fast.
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Fluency means speaking naturally.
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It means speaking clearly without long pauses.
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You don't need to speak like a native.
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You just need to speak in a way that people understand and enjoy.
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Here is how fluency grows. At first,
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you translate in your head this is slow then with practice
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you start to remember whole phrases you stop thinking about grammar
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and start thinking about meaning your brain becomes faster and more automatic
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finally conversation becomes natural you speak and respond without planning every word
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this process takes time but it always works
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if you give your brain enough input repetition
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and daily speaking you will become fluent now here is an
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important point many learners wait for a native speaker to practice with
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but you don't have to wait you can practice conversation with
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yourself every day talk about your day explain what you are doing ask
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and answer questions out loud pretend you are talking to a friend this self -talk may feel strange at first
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but it is very powerful it teaches you to think in english and helps your mouth become comfortable speaking english words
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all right
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if you want a simple plan to improve conversation here is
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one you can follow right now first listen to 10 to
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15 minutes of slow English every day second listen to the
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same episode three times in a week third try shadowing one
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part of the audio after the second listen then speak out loud every day.
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Finally, review and repeat common conversation phrases regularly.
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If you do this for three months, your conversation ability will change completely.
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You will feel more confident, You will respond faster, and you will enjoy speaking.
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Okay, so remember, conversation is a journey.
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It is not a race.
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It doesn't matter if you speak slowly today.
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It doesn't matter if you use simple words.
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Every time you speak, you take a step forward.
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With daily listening, lots of repetition and regular speaking practice,
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your English will grow.
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Your words will come more easily.
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Your sentences will feel more natural.
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Your confidence will grow.
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And one day, you will notice something beautiful.
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You are not thinking about English anymore.
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You are just speaking.
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That day, my friend, will come.
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And it will come because of the smallest steps you start taking today.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of English Unleashed.
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I'm Tom and I'm proud of you for working on your English.
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Keep listening, keep speaking, and keep growing, one conversation at a time.
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Bye for now.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 139 sentences and 1396 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| automatic adjective | /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ | Capable of operating without external control or intervention. |
| input noun | /ˈɪnpʊt/ | The act or process of putting in; infusion. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| muscle noun | /ˈmʌs.əl/ | A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| rhythm noun | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. |
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
| step forward verb | to take one or more steps forward, especially in response to a request for identification |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, doesn't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, chef /ʃɛf/, musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/, perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: automatic /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like shadow, phrase, grammar.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are built · is called |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start speaking · kept going · kept practicing |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the most powerful · the smallest |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may notice · may feel |
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.