Shadowing Practice: Ford V Ferrari (2019) "Go to War Mr Shelby" - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Come here.
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See that little building down there?
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In World War II, three out of five U.S bombers rolled off that line.
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You think Roosevelt beat Hitler?
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Think again.
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This isn't the first time Ford Motors has gone to war in Europe.
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We know how to do more than push paper.
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And there is one man running this company.
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You report to him.
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You understand me?
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Yes, sir.
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Go ahead, Carol.
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Go to war.
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Thank you, sir.
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I'm not sure what you're doing.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Ford V Ferrari (2019) "Go to War Mr Shelby"" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.