Shadowing Practice: Harding Speech - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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On inauguration day 1921, a solemn Woodrow Wilson listened as President -elect Warren Harding put an end to Wilsonian internationalism.
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On inauguration day 1921, a solemn Woodrow Wilson listened as President -elect Warren Harding put an end to Wilsonian internationalism.
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But I have a confidence in our America...
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that requires no counsel of foreign powers to point the way of American duty.
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Call it the selfishness of nationality, if you will, I think it's an inspiration to patriotic devotion.
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safeguard America first. to stabilize America first.
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to prosper America first.
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to think of America first.
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to exalt America first.
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to live for and revere America first.
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Let the internationalists dream and the Bolshevists destroy.
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In the spirit of the republic...
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We proclaim Americanism...
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and acclaim America.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Harding Speech" 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.