Shadowing Practice: English shadowing | Social Issues | Level B1 | How to improve English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic, social issues.
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Level B1.
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Hello, everyone.
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Today, I want to talk about social issues.
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Social issues are problems that affect many people in society.
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They are important to discuss because they impact our communities and our daily lives.
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One major social issue is poverty.
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Many people around the world do not have enough money to meet their basic needs like food, shelter, and education.
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Poverty can lead to other problems such as poor health and lack of opportunities.
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It's important for governments and organizations to work together to help reduce poverty and support those in need.
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Another important social issue is education.
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Education is a fundamental right, but not everyone has access to good quality education.
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Some children cannot go to school because their families cannot afford it, or they live in areas without schools.
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Improving education systems and making education accessible to all can help break the cycle of poverty
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and give people better chances in life.
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Healthcare is also a critical social issue.
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Everyone should have access to medical care when they need it.
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However, in many places, healthcare is expensive and not everyone can afford it.
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Ensuring that healthcare is affordable and available to everyone is essential for a healthy society.
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Environmental issues are becoming increasingly important as well.
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Problems like pollution, deforestation, and climate change affect everyone on the planet.
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We need to take care of our environment by reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and finding sustainable ways to live.
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This will help protect our planet for future generations.
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Social inequality is another significant issue.
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This includes gender inequality, racial discrimination, and unequal opportunities for people with disabilities.
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It's important to promote equality and ensure that everyone has the same rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances.
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Lastly, mental health is a social issue that is gaining more attention.
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Many people struggle with mental health problems, but there is often a stigma attached to it.
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We need to raise awareness about mental health, provide support for those who need it, and create a society where it's okay to talk about and address mental health issues.
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In conclusion, social issues are challenges that affect many people and require our attention and action.
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By working together and supporting one another, we can help create a better and more equitable society for everyone.
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Thank you for listening to my talk about social issues.
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I hope it gave you some insight into the importance of addressing these problems.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “English shadowing”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: issue, problems, poverty, mental, society. This video has 33 sentences and 411 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:54. The speaker talks at a steady 142 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| inequality noun | /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ | A condition or state (of social, cultural, or legal matters) that is not equal; especially, such a condition that is thereby also unfair. |
| conserve verb | /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ | To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative. |
| deforestation noun | /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ | The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system. |
| equitable adjective | /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ | Marked by or having equity. |
| unequal adjective | /ʌnˈiːkwəl/ | Not the same. |
| circumstance noun | /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ | Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event. |
| stigma noun | /ˈstɪɡmə/ | An indication of infamy or disgrace. |
| lastly adverb | /ˈlæstli/ | Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions. |
| attach verb | /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ | To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively). |
| accessible adjective | /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/ | Easy of access or approach. |
| sustainable adjective | /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ | Able to be sustained. |
| insight noun | /ˈɪnsaɪ̯t/ | A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into. |
| pollution noun | /pəˈluʃən/ | Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. |
| disability noun | /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ | A condition characterised by a significant limitation in a person's physical or intellectual powers or ability. |
| affordable adjective | /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ | Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
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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| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are becoming · is gaining |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to take · need to raise |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/, pollution /pəˈluʃən/, shelter /ˈʃɛltə/, racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/, discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/, deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/, equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/, accessible /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/, sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/
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 inequality, conserve, deforestation.
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.