Shadowing Practice: English Grammar: Subjective Pronouns - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi everybody and welcome to this video.
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In this video, we're going to talk about subjective pronouns.
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So let's take a look at the board.
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Here they are, the subjective pronouns.
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Please take a careful look.
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They're very important in English.
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Okay, so the first subjective pronoun is I.
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I means me.
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I'm Esther.
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I.
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He.
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Now, he is only used for boys or men.
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Okay?
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He.
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So another boy or man is he.
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She is used for girls or women.
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Okay, she.
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It.
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It is used for a place, like a school, an animal, like a dog, or a thing, like a chair.
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Okay, it.
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The next one is you.
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You means you.
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Okay, you.
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We.
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We means other people and me.
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For example, I sing, you sing, then we sing.
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Okay, we.
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And the last one is they.
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They means many people, places, animals, or things.
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Okay, so more than one.
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If there's more than one, we use the subjective pronoun they.
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Okay, let's move on to the next part.
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Okay, so let's practice together with subjective pronouns.
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The first sentence on the board says, Jenny sings.
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Now Jenny is one girl.
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So we can say, she sings.
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Jack sings.
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Jack is one boy.
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So we have to say, he sings.
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The last sentence says, Jenny and Jack sing.
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Now Jenny and Jack are two people.
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So we have to say, they sing.
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Okay, let's move on to the next part.
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Okay, let's do some more practice.
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The first sentence on the board says, the cat runs.
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The cat is an animal, so we have to say, it runs.
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The next sentence says, the dog and cat run.
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Now the dog and cat, they are two animals.
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So anytime you have two or more things, we say, they run.
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They.
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Okay.
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Now for the last sentence, I'm going to talk about my cat, Ongi.
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Okay.
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Ongi is a cat.
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He's an animal.
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But he has a name.
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He's a boy cat.
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And I love him and he's like family.
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So Ongi runs.
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I can say he runs.
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Okay, let's move on to the next part.
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Okay, here are some more examples.
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But this time you have to figure out the subjective pronoun together with me.
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Okay?
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So, my students study.
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What should we use?
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Well, my students, there's an S, right?
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They're people and there's more than one.
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Many people.
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So we have to use the subjective pronoun they.
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They study.
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The next example, John is handsome.
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Okay, John, that's a person.
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There's only one, right?
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And it's a boy, John.
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So what should we use?
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We have to use the subjective pronoun, he.
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One boy, we say he.
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He is handsome.
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Okay, the last one.
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Pizza is delicious.
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Pizza is a thing.
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And there's only one, right?
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There's no S.
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One pizza, we say it.
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It is delicious.
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Okay, let's move on to some more examples.
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Okay, the first example says Seoul is a city.
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Now, 서울 is a place.
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Okay, so we have to use the subjective pronoun it.
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It is a city.
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The next example says, My parents love 옹이.
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Now, 옹이 is my cat.
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My parents love 옹이.
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Well, my parents, they are two people.
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My mom and my dad.
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So, what do I use?
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I have to say, they.
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They love Ongi.
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The last example is very similar to the second one.
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My parents and I love Ongi.
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Okay, the difference is it says, and I.
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So this is my parents with me.
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So I have to say, we.
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We love Ongi.
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Okay, all of us.
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Okay, so in this video we learned about subjective pronouns.
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I hope you guys have a good understanding of when and how to use them.
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Thank you for watching and I'll see you guys next time.
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Bye!
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, we will explore the concept of subjective pronouns, which play a vital role in English sentence structure. Through engaging examples and practical exercises, you will learn how to correctly identify and use subjective pronouns such as "I", "he", "she", "it", "you", "we", and "they". Mastering these pronouns will enhance your English speaking practice, allowing you to express yourself more clearly and accurately.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I: Refers to oneself (the speaker).
  • He: Refers to a male person.
  • She: Refers to a female person.
  • It: Used for animals, objects, or places.
  • You: Refers to the person being spoken to.
  • We: Refers to the speaker and others.
  • They: Refers to multiple people, animals, or things.

Practice Tips

To effectively learn English with YouTube videos like this one, try shadowing the speaker as they discuss subjective pronouns. Start by mimicking their pace—this video has a clear and moderate speed, making it perfect for beginners. Here are some useful tips:

  • Listen Carefully: Pay attention to how the speaker emphasizes each pronoun. Repeating the phrases out loud will aid in your retention.
  • Focus on Intonation: Notice the rise and fall of the speaker's voice. This is crucial for sounding natural in English speaking practice.
  • Repeat Sentences: After each example, pause the video and repeat the sentences aloud. For instance, when the speaker says "she sings," mimic the sentence as closely as you can.
  • Practice with Variation: Change the nouns in the practice sentences to reflect your own experiences. For example, instead of "Jack sings," you might say "My friend sings."
  • Utilize Shadow Speech: This technique involves imitating the original speech including pauses and emotions, which builds your speaking confidence over time.

By integrating these methods into your study routine, you will not only understand subjective pronouns better but also improve your overall English fluency. Happy learning!

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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