Shadowing Practice: Fun joke to Practice SHADOWING English Speaking Story for Fluency - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Alright, alright, alright.
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We got a fun little joke for you.
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We are going to do some shadowing for fluency.
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Let's work on our English speaking fluency skills.
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Let's start off with repeating after me.
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Once upon a time, there was a prince who was cursed.
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He was cursed.
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There was a prince who was cursed when he was a little boy.
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Alright, we are going to shadow that.
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We are going to say it three times.
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Say it together with me.
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Match my pace and flow.
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Once upon a time, there was a prince who was cursed when he was a little boy.
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Once upon a time there was a prince who was cursed when he was a little boy.
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Once upon a time there was a prince who was cursed when he was a little boy.
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The curse limited him.
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He had a limit.
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It limited him to speaking only five words every year.
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Alright, so he can only say five words every year.
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That's his limit because of that curse.
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Let's shadow three times.
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The curse limited him to speaking only five words every year.
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The curse limited him to speaking only five words every year.
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The curse limited him to speaking only five words every year.
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However, if he didn't speak for a whole year,
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a whole year, did you say that one correctly?
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A whole year.
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That one's difficult to say for some people.
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However, if he didn't speak for a whole year,
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he would then be able to speak 10 words the next year.
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Okay, let's shadow that.
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No wait!
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And so on.
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I should have checked and made sure there was a period there no period
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so the sentence continues and so on and it continues in
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that manner is the meaning of and so on and in
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that manner it continues and so on all right now we can do the shadowing here we go
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however if he didn't speak for a whole year he would then be able to speak 10 words the next year
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and so on.
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However, if he didn't speak for a whole year,
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he would then be able to speak ten words the next year, and so on.
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However, if he didn't speak for a whole year, he would then be able to speak ten words the next year, and so on.
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One day he met a princess named Josie.
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and he wanted to express his love for her.
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By saying, my princess, I love you.
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All right, shout out, here we go.
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One day he met a princess named Josie, and he wanted to express his love for her.
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By saying, my princess, I love you.
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One day he met a princess named Josie and he wanted to express his love for her by saying,
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My princess, I love you.
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One day he met a princess named Josie and he wanted to express his love for her by saying,
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My princess, I love you.
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But he decided to wait one more year.
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So he could say, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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But he decided to wait one more year.
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So he could say, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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But he decided to wait one more year so he could say, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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That would be nine words.
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My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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Nine words.
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That would be nine words.
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Leaving one more word to spare.
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To spare is an extra word.
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He has one extra word.
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It leaves one more because he has ten, right?
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That would be nine words leaving one more word to spare.
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That would be nine words leaving one more word to spare.
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That would be nine words leaving one more word to spare.
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He pondered what he would say.
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Ponder means you think deeply about.
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So he pondered what he would say.
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After she said yes.
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He is already supposing she will say yes.
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So he's pondering.
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What will he say after she says yes?
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She said yes.
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He pondered what he would say after she said yes.
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He pondered what he would say after she said yes.
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He thought about saying happy,
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celebration, joy, delight, or wonderful.
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I skipped ahead.
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I should have paused for you to say this.
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Happy, celebration, joy, delight. Or wonderful.
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I think he decided he would say wonderful, right?
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Okay, let's shadow it.
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He thought about saying happy, celebration, joy, delight, or wonderful.
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He thought about saying happy, celebration, joy, delight, or wonderful.
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All right, we'll stop there.
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Here we go.
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The young prince excitedly waited.
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He excitedly waited.
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Excitedly waited another year to propose to her.
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the young Prince excitedly waited Another Year to propose to her.
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In the second year, he visited The Princess.
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approached her respectfully and asked, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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In the second year, he visited the princess, approached her respectfully, and asked, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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In the second year, he visited the princess, approached her respectfully, and asked, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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One more time.
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In the second year, he visited the princess, approached her respectfully, and asked,
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My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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The princess said, Pardon?
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Pardon?
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I didn't catch that.
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What did you say?
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Pardon?
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Oh, no. I was so surprised to hear you speak.
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I was so surprised to hear you speak that I didn't hear what you said.
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Oh, poor guy.
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All right, let's shadow that.
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Ready?
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The princess said, pardon?
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I was so surprised to hear you speak that I didn't hear what you said.
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The princess said, pardon?
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I was so surprised to hear you speak that I didn't hear what you said.
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The princess said, Pardon?
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I was so surprised to hear you speak that I didn't hear what you said.
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Alright.
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The prince was dumbfounded.
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Huh?
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Dumbfounded.
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This word right here means astonished, surprised, or amazed.
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Huh?
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Dumbfounded.
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This is the face of dumbfounded.
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All right, the prince was dumbfounded and used his last word for the year.
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shit
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oh man shit
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alright there we go let's speak
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that story now let's do the whole story non-stop let's try to do it in a smooth clear voice
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you ready? here we go once upon a time there was a prince who was cursed when he was a little boy.
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The curse limited him to speaking only five words every year.
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However, if he didn't speak for a whole year,
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he would then be able to speak ten words the next year, and so on.
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One day he met a princess named Josie, and he wanted to express his love for her by saying,
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My princess, I love you.
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But he decided to wait one more year so he could say, My princess, I love you.
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Will you marry me?
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That would be nine words, leaving one more word to spare.
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He pondered what he would say after she said yes.
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He thought about saying happy, celebration, joy, delight, or wonderful.
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The young prince excitedly waited another year to propose to her.
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In the second year, he visited the princess, approached her respectfully, and asked my princess,
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I love you, will you marry me?
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The princess said, pardon, I was so surprised to hear you speak that I didn't hear what you said.
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The prince was dumbfounded and he used his last word for the year. Did you say it?
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Did you say it?
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All right, all right, all right.
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That's it.
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We did it.
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Boom.
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Good workout.
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Keep moving forward one step at a time.
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Let's have fun while we take this journey to fluency.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging in shadowing while watching videos is a powerful technique for improving fluency in English. The approach, often referred to as shadowspeak, encourages learners to replicate spoken language in real-time, enhancing both pronunciation and comprehension. In this video, the story of a cursed prince provides a fun and imaginative context for you to practice.
By shadowing the narrative, you will not only develop your speaking skills but also gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively. This method allows for immersive learning, where you mimic the pace and intonation of a native speaker, essential for achieving authentic shadow speech. As you practice, you will notice improvements in your speaking rhythm and vocabulary retention, making this video a valuable resource for learners at all levels.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several grammatical structures and expressions are highlighted that are useful for English learners:
- Simple past tense: "Once upon a time, there was a prince..." - This structure is commonly used in storytelling, allowing learners to express completed actions.
- Conditional sentences: "However, if he didn't speak for a whole year..." - Understanding conditionals is crucial for expressing possibilities and consequences.
- Descriptive phrases: "The curse limited him..." - Learning how to describe situations is an important part of language development.
- Reported speech: "By saying, my princess, I love you." - Familiarity with reported speech enhances conversational skills.
Utilizing these structures through focused shadowspeaks can significantly aid in mastering spoken English.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While shadowing the video, learners may encounter specific pronunciation challenges that can impede clarity:
- Limit and limited: The difference between these two words can be subtle; paying attention to the context in which they are used is crucial.
- A whole year: The phrase may be challenging due to the blending of sounds. Practicing this phrase repeatedly can improve fluency.
- Express vs. expression: These words can be confusing; ensure that you practice both terms properly to distinguish between the action and the output of the action.
By focusing on these pronunciation pitfalls while utilizing a shadowing app or practicing shadow speech, learners can achieve greater fluency in their spoken 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.