Shadowing Practice: GK Eng 016 Lesson 007 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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What's this?
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What's this?
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This is a nose.
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My nose is on my face.
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And I use my nose to smell with.
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Nose.
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What are these?
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Eyes.
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See here are my, these are my eyes.
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Eyes, we use eyes to see so I can look.
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Eyes.
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What's this?
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Mouth.
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My mouth, and this mouth has a mustache above it and a little beard below.
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This is a mouth.
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What's this?
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Ears.
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We use our ears to hear with.
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We can hear everything around us.
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Ear.
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What's this?
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Hand.
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This is a hand, and I can pick up things with my hand,
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and I can point with my hand.
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This is a hand.
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What's this?
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Feet.
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These feet are big.
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These feet are small.
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Feet.
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What is this?
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Finger.
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I have fingers on my hand.
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One, two, three, four, five fingers.
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Finger.
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What are these?
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Toes.
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The toes are on the feet.
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Toes.
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Now I have a nose and I have eyes.
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My eyes can see your nose.
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Your nose cannot see my eyes,
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but your nose can smell.
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Unless you get sick, then you will need a tissue for your nose.
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Eyes are like windows.
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They can see out and you can see in through eyes.
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What's next?
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Ooh.
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a mouth and an ear.
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Speak clearly with your mouth.
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Don't mumble like this.
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Don't mumble.
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Speak clearly.
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Use your mouth.
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Then I can hear you better.
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I will use my ear,
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both of my ears, to hear you as you speak clearly.
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Use your mouth.
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What's next?
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Aha!
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A hand and feet.
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If you have a question, raise your hand.
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Do not raise your feet.
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Raise your hand.
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What's next?
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Finger.
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A finger is good for pointing.
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I want that one.
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I want that one.
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Point with your finger.
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Touch with your finger.
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Toes are good for wiggling.
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Sometimes our toes show and sometimes they don't,
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but they can always wiggle.
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Finger and toes.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on identifying and practicing vocabulary related to the facial features and body parts. With guided examples and simple explanations, the lesson helps students understand how to articulate words accurately while also describing their functions. By engaging with this content, learners will enhance their speaking skills, become more confident in their pronunciation, and practice key vocabulary through shadowing exercises.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Nose: The part of the body used for smelling.
  • Eyes: Organs that allow us to see; often described as "windows."
  • Mouth: The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
  • Ears: Organs for hearing sounds in our environment.
  • Hand: A part of the body used for picking up objects.
  • Feet: The lower extremities used for standing and walking.
  • Fingers: The digits of the hand, useful for dexterity.
  • Toes: Digits found on the feet that help with balance.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English speaking skills through shadowing, consider implementing the following techniques while watching this lesson:

  • Slow It Down: If you're struggling to keep pace, use playback controls to slow down the video, allowing you to mimic the pronunciation and intonation more easily.
  • Repeat and Imitate: Listen carefully to how words are pronounced. After watching each segment, pause and try to repeat the phrases aloud. This will reinforce your learning and improve your speech clarity.
  • Focus on Tone: Pay attention to the speaker’s emotion and tone. Mimicking not just the words but also the delivery can make your speech sound more natural.
  • Use Visual Cues: Look for visual representations of the vocabulary being introduced. Associating words with their physical manifestations can enhance memory retention.
  • Engage with the Content: Take notes on new vocabulary and its meanings. Create sentences using the words you’ve learned and practice them aloud to reinforce your skills.

By utilizing the shadowing technique with resources like this video, you're not just watching; you're actively participating in your learning journey. So, gather your enthusiasm and start to learn English with YouTube while effectively applying the shadowing technique to improve your verbal communication skills.

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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