Shadowing Practice: How to Find Yourself Again - Learn English Speaking with Video
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How do I find myself again?
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Step one, build something.
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When you build, you give yourself direction again.
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Step two, clean.
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As you clear your space, you clear your mind.
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Step three, train.
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Move your body because discipline brings you back, even when motivation doesn't.
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And step four, celebrate that you didn't stay stuck.
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It's a new day, and today we're going to continue to build where it all started.
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So step number one is to build something.
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Anything.
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Alright so go and just dug a hole right here
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and then basically the idea is to make a salmon bar right next to this post that we already have.
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We started by making a hole and we had to make it three feet deep.
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It took a really long time but it was really fun
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because we were building something and this is what we did in 2024 to build this bar.
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Just like when we were kids, we didn't care about the work, how hard it is.
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We just really enjoyed building.
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Alright, Quan's about to lead us in the ab workout.
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Ten minute ab workout.
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Now this idea to build something really gave me a point to work on something
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and it brought me out of a place of doing nothing.
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Here's some last-minute changes.
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We just got the concrete and it's getting dark and it's going to rain soon.
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So we're going to try to go as quick as possible to create the concrete.
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Let's go!
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It's on!
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It's on!
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Yo!
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Yo!
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It's amazing how something simple such as building something can bring so much joy and memories.
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Because every time I do build something, there's something I can look back on and know that I did it.
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So we spent the whole rest of the night trying to cement and get this post in the ground and sturdy.
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We did it by hand and it's not perfect, but it's something we did.
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Step one is complete.
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Now step two is clean.
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Your space reflects your mind.
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And when you clear what's around you, you clear inside you as well.
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Alright, another project is trying to fix this right here.
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That goes to the shed.
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It's been broken for a while
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and as I walk in here it smells really bad
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and it's very messy so this is really great because cleaning and I just feel good cleaning stuff out.
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Because when space clutters around you it's a reflection of what's going on inside you.
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I think we got some dead birds in here or something.
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I started by getting out all the gear and boxes in the shed.
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It was piled up and it looked like it collected a lot of dust.
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This bag had some type of blood and fur all over it.
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And I don't even want to know what it was, but it smelled really bad.
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As I'm cleaning, I think I just found a dead bird nest.
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Let me know if that's a dead bird.
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You can see its feet, actually. And tail.
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Now, I gotta put some gloves on.
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Time to do some serious cleaning.
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So I cleared everything out, threw out all the old items that weren't used or needed,
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and cleaned up all the leaves and put everything back.
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Now that everything's clean, it was time to fix this part of the shed.
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This ramp was broken and it had trouble putting the lawnmower up and down.
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So I cleaned it up,
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fixed it up, and this is the after. and ended step two.
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Step three, train.
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Move your body, push yourself, because discipline brings you back even when you don't feel like it.
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I was training outside with the combo class where we just trained for 30 minutes together.
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We do it once a week, and it's a simple stretch and training session, and if you'd like to join comment down below and I'll add you in.
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I'm training with you again.
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I see you.
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To not go back to the old ways.
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So let's train and get back.
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Woohoo!
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Role fight!
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You guys dirty?
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What the fuck?
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Ooh, roll five!
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I guess 30?
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No!
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Dawn it's been caring action
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and you start to see it all like a shame reaction watch it happen yeah Swear
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that I'ma find my way past been gone I'ma watch it
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all fade whoa Guess I'm going M.I.A from everybody's problems oh
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Guess I'm locked in locked in guess I'm locked in I got this
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and it's on my soul Guess I'm locked in locked in guess I'm locked in I got this
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and that's on my soul Time's moving, I've been losing track of where I've been Had to cry, all the voices living in my head Today,
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Gwon Confirmed, Ironman 2027 This is a big thing
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This is a big thing This vlog is about building something And striving for something That when you start building something,
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you find the answer Let's get it Oh!
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Get some going everybody, yeah And everybody's problems Oh Get some locked in Get some locked in Alright,
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we're here at Brooklyn Park and we're gonna train statics, so this year I wanna get a lot better in my statics
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So we're gonna train at the park and see what my current level is at Yeah
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This one's for the ones who feel stuck Heart heavy,
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eyes open Yeah, uh, woke up,
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same build, same battle Same storm, rattlin' the window Same phone, bad news, same shadow Yeah,
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uh You scroll, everybody's shinin' on the screen You say, God, what's my moment?
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Do you ever look at me?
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I've been running on it be faking a smile Carrying a Bible in one hand
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but my doubts in a pile
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And I hear be strong just keep pushing you'll be fine
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but i'm tired of cliches i need heaven in my timeline
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so i rise in the middle of the mess i'm in
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hands up high let the light come in i don't wait for this
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so i'm doing i praise in the rain like it's my best friend cause the battle don't break
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when I got a cow in the room Where is the cow?
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I'm going to go Did you come in before?
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Yeah, I'm just in I'm just in the room Oh wow Woah,
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one more back What did people say?
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Step three is done.
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The training is done.
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It's April 2026 and Kwon has made V3 combo parallel.
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Kwon, break down what this is, bro.
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1.5 diameter dowel.
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They're a custom 101 right now.
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Combo.
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The interlocking method as well as screws.
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No way.
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Katie just came from a competition.
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How was the competition, Kay?
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It was so much fun.
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I placed third in national for college calisthenics for my statics competition.
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And the last step is to celebrate.
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Not just the big wins, but the fact that you showed up.
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That you're trying and that you didn't stay stuck.
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Okay everyone, so it is April 2026
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and we just got two packages from Moose Knuckles after doing the shoot a couple weeks ago.
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Hey Travis, thank you for being part of our shoot.
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Can't wait to have it all come out.
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Welcome to the Moose family.
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That's the end of the video and those were the four steps of helping me find myself again.
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building, cleaning, training, and celebrating.
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Hope you enjoyed it and do something big because if I stay small and play it safe,
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I will waste the most precious years which is right now.
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This is how you find your way back.
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Keep going.
Context & Background
The video "How to Find Yourself Again" discusses the journey of self-discovery and personal growth through practical activities. The speaker emphasizes that engaging in tangible projects can provide direction and clarity in one’s life. The discussion revolves around four important steps: building, cleaning, training, and celebrating progress. Each step not only contributes to physical tasks but also serves as a metaphor for mental and emotional well-being. This context is vital for English learners to grasp as they can relate these concepts to everyday scenarios, thereby enhancing their language skills in realistic situations.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “How do I find myself again?” - A common question reflecting a desire for self-improvement.
- “Build something” - A motivational phrase encouraging creativity and productivity.
- “Clean your space” - A reminder that our environment influences our mindset.
- “Train your body” - A phrase emphasizing the importance of physical fitness.
- “Celebrate progress” - A call to acknowledge personal achievements, no matter how small.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively improve your English speaking skills using the shadowing technique from this video, follow these steps:
- Watch the video actively: Focus on understanding the speaker's emotions and intentions. This will help you connect with the content deeply.
- Listen to the phrases: Pay attention to the pronunciation, intonation, and stress on key phrases like “How do I find myself again?” Use a shadowing site to repeat after the speaker, mimicking their speech patterns.
- Break it down: Split the video into segments. Shadow short clips focusing on one step at a time (e.g., “build something”) to reinforce comprehension and fluency.
- Practice consistency: Regularly practice shadowing the phrases. Incorporating this practice into your IELTS speaking practice will enhance your confidence when speaking about personal experiences in English.
- Self-assess: Record your speaking and listen to how closely you resemble the speaker. Make adjustments to your pronunciation and intonation as necessary.
By incorporating these methods, learners can effectively utilize the shadowspeak approach to enhance their English speaking abilities while drawing inspiration from the engaging content of the video.
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.