Shadowing Practice: How to Get Whatever You Want - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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How to get whatever you want.
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How to get whatever you want.
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That's the title of the next set of notes.
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How to get whatever you want.
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Here's what it says if you're ready.
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It says, Ask.
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That's it.
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End of notes.
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Ask.
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If there's one art in life to learn extremely well, that's got to be one of them.
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The art of asking.
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What does ask mean?
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Ask means, what do you want?
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And the formula is staggering.
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It says ask and what?
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A guy ought to look into that.
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See, you've got to be better than a good worker.
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You've got to be a good asker.
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Now, let me give you three key points on asking and receiving.
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This can do it.
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Number one, asking is the beginning of receiving.
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Asking starts a unique process, mental and emotional.
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I don't even know how it works.
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All I know is it works.
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It's like pushing a button and all this machinery starts working.
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I don't know how.
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It just works.
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There's a lot of things you don't need to know how.
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Just work them.
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Some people are always studying the roots.
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Others are picking the fruit.
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I mean, it depends on what end of it you want in on.
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Asking is the beginning of receiving, so start the process.
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Here's number two.
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Receiving is not the problem.
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Receiving is automatic.
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Now, if that's true, receiving is not the problem, what's the problem?
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Failure to ask might be one of your major problems.
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I don't know.
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Check it out.
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The guy says, oh, now I see it.
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I got up last year and hit it every day, but there's not a scrap of paper with my goals on it.
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Good work.
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Poor ask.
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So you got to change that.
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Here's number three.
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Receiving is like the ocean.
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There's plenty.
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Success is not in short supply.
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It isn't rationed and you stepped up to the window and it was all gone.
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No, no, no. It's like an ocean here.
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Now if that's true, what's the problem?
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Well, some people go to the ocean with a teaspoon.
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Have you got the picture?
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See, what you want to do in view of the size
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of the ocean is trade your teaspoon for at least a bucket, and you'll look better down at the ocean.
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Kids won't make fun of you, right?
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Okay.
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Now, there's two ways to ask, and we'll wrap up goal setting.
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Two ways.
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Here's number one.
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Ask with intelligence.
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It didn't say ask intelligently, but I'm sure it meant that.
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Don't mumble.
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You don't get anything by mumbling.
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Be clear, be specific.
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Intelligent asking means how wide, how high, how soon, when, what size, what color, how much.
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Define what you want and describe what you want.
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That's powerful.
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Goals become like a magnet.
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They pull you that direction.
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And the better you describe them, the more they pull.
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So ask intelligently.
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Here's number two.
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Ask with faith.
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That's the childish part of the equation.
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Believe you can get what you want like a child.
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Not an adult.
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Adults are too skeptical.
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So the formula really reads, make plans like an adult and believe in them like a child.
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And the most incredible things will happen.
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Just try it for 90 days.
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Just try it.
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You can always go back to the old ways.
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Just try it, just 90 days, 90 days.
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The world admires the doers.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn essential communication strategies centered around the importance of asking for what you want in life. This engaging topic not only emphasizes the art of inquiry but also highlights how effective questioning can lead to personal and professional success. As you practice, you will focus on improving your speaking skills through techniques such as shadowing, which allows you to mimic the speech patterns and tones of the speaker, enhancing your fluency and confidence in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Ask - To make a request or inquiry.
  • Receiving - Accepting or obtaining something offered or requested.
  • Art of asking - The skill of effectively making requests.
  • Process - A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.
  • Automatic - Occurring by itself without the need for external force.
  • Success - The accomplishment of a goal or purpose.
  • Ocean metaphor - Conceptualizing success as abundant and limitless.
  • Goals - Desired achievements that one aims for.

Practice Tips

As you practice shadowing techniques with this video, consider the following tips to enhance your learning experience:

  • Start Slow: Begin by playing the video at a reduced speed to clearly understand the pronunciation and rhythm of the speaker's words. This will help you grasp the nuances of effective questioning and requesting.
  • Repetition is Key: Watch the segments multiple times. Each repetition will help reinforce your understanding and enable you to incorporate the vocabulary into your own speech.
  • Mimic Tone and Emphasis: Pay close attention to how the speaker emphasizes certain phrases, particularly around the notion of asking and receiving. Try to replicate this intonation in your own practice.
  • Use a Shadowing App: Consider utilizing a shadowing app that allows you to record your voice as you practice. This way, you can compare your pronunciation and rhythm to that of the speaker, refining your skills over time.
  • Focus on Clarity: As you shadow, aim for clarity in your speech. The better you articulate, the more effective your asking will be in real-life interactions.
  • Engage in Conversations: After practicing, try to engage in conversations where you can apply what you've learned about asking. This real-world practice reinforces the skills you've developed through shadow speak.

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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