Shadowing Practice: He Is The God Of Sight - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Meet Dr. Ruit.
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Meet Dr. Ruit.
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Hi, I am Dr. Sandok Ruit and I have completed 100,000 surgeries in my life.
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Dr. Ruit is an eye surgeon from Nepal and he is fixing one of the biggest problems in the world.
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Our eyes.
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You don't know this, but our eyes get cataract.
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An eye disease that affects 90% of us.
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90%.
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By age 65, our vision gets blurry and with time everything goes dark and we can go blind.
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People all around the world can barely drink,
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barely walk and barely see because of cataract.
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From 10 times we have to get a little bit of a cataract.
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And that's where Dr. Ruit comes in.
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He went on a mission to treat cataract in people who can't afford it.
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Normally, a cataract costs $200, but he invented a way to treat cataract that costs only $3.
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And for this price, he was able to go around the world and give treatment to people for free.
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I very strongly believe if we can do it in Nepal,
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we can do it anywhere in the world.
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In the remote villages, he would rent an empty hall and turn it into a hospital.
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Hundreds and thousands of people come out to get treatment.
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Many of them are poor and blind.
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Many of them couldn't get a doctor before.
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And in five minutes, he treats their eyes and gives them back their vision.
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I'm happy to see you.
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The fact is when you sit in the chair there you realize
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that you've been given an opportunity a privilege to make a difference
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and not only the eye but in the life of that person.
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All it takes is five minutes to treat lifelong blindness and three dollars.
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You can see the joy in her face you know and this will give her enough vision to move her around.
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She could navigate around and do most of the things alone.
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Dr. Ruhit went all around the world treating people in China,
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in Nepal, in India and even North Korea.
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So far Dr. Ruhit personally treated 100,000 people.
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He is the first thing people saw when they got their vision back.
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That's why he got the nickname the God of Scythe.
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One of my sister, Yangla,
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who was younger to me,
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very close to me, and when she died at the age of 15,
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then that really triggered me to think,
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and I thought that medicine is probably a branch where I can help people like my sister from all over Nepal.
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People like Dr. Ruit are not just the gods of sight,
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they are the reason humanity is beautiful.
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See you next week.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English speaking practice by focusing on the inspiring story of Dr. Sandok Ruit, an eye surgeon who has changed the lives of many through his innovative approach to treating cataracts. You will learn key vocabulary and phrases that relate to medical procedures and humanitarian efforts, enabling you to express ideas related to health and compassion fluently. This practice will also help you improve your listening skills by exposing you to authentic spoken English through a real-life narrative.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Cataract - An eye disease that causes clouding of the lens, leading to blurry vision.
  • Blindness - The state of being unable to see.
  • Vision - The ability to see; the visual perception.
  • Surgeries - Medical procedures involving an operation.
  • Mission - A task or goal, often of a humanitarian nature.
  • Innovative - Featuring new methods or ideas.
  • Privilege - A special right or advantage given to a person or group.
  • Compassion - A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone who is suffering.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, follow these shadowing techniques while watching the video:

  • Pay attention to the speed: The video's pace is moderate, which allows you to comfortably mimic Dr. Ruit's speech. Focus on understanding each word before attempting to shadow speech.
  • Repeat phrases: After watching a segment, pause the video and repeat key phrases out loud. This will reinforce your pronunciation and intonation.
  • Emphasize emotion: Notice the emotion in Dr. Ruit's voice. Try to replicate his passionate tone when you practice. This will not only improve your speaking skills but also help you convey empathy when discussing topics like humanitarian work.
  • Record yourself: Use a recording device to capture your speech as you shadow speak. Listening to your recordings can reveal areas for improvement and help you track your progress.
  • Engage with the content: Think about how the story of Dr. Ruit affects you personally. Share your thoughts in English with a friend or online community dedicated to learn English with YouTube, enhancing your conversational 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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