Shadowing Practice: How to learn English fast (Even if you're a beginner) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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A few years ago, my friend Raj wanted to learn English.
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He joined classes, watched videos, and bought books.
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But after six months, he still could not speak even one full sentence confidently.
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He was frustrated.
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One day he came to me and said, "Maybe English is not for me." But I told him, "Raj, the problem is not you.
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The problem is how you are learning." I shared some simple steps with him.
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Steps that anyone can follow.
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And guess what?
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In just three months, Raj started speaking English clearly and confidently.
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Today, he even gives small speeches in English at his office.
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And in this video, I'm going to share those same steps with you.
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So, if you are a beginner and you want to learn English fast, Stay with me till the end.
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I know many of you feel like English is too hard.
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You understand a few words, but when you try to speak, your mind goes blank.
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Don't worry, that will change after this video.
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Let's start step by step.
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Step one, stop trying to be perfect.
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Many learners want to speak perfect English from day one.
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They want to use big words, perfect grammar and long sentences.
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But that's not how we learn anything new.
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Think about driving a car.
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When you first learn to drive, you don't focus on driving perfectly.
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You just try not to hit anything.
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At first, you move slowly, make small mistakes, and sometimes stop suddenly.
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But with practice, you get better, and soon you can drive smoothly without thinking.
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Learning English is the same.
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You don't have to be perfect on the first day.
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Start small.
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Speak small, but speak every day.
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Remember this.
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Don't try to be perfect, try to be better.
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Step two, listen before you speak.
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Before you can speak well, you must listen well.
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When you listen, your brain learns pronunciation, rhythm, and real sentence patterns.
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So listen to English every day, even for 15 minutes.
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You can listen to short YouTube videos, English podcasts, or English stories.
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Even children's cartoons in English are great because they use simple words.
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When you listen daily, your brain starts to copy what you hear.
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That's how you become fluent, not by memorizing grammar, but by listening and copying.
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Step 3: Learn words and phrases, not alone.
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Many students try to learn 20 new words a day, but after one week they forget everything.
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Here's the trick: don't learn single words, learn phrases or word groups.
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For example, instead of learning just the word morning, learn good morning.
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In the morning.
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Every morning.
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When you learn phrases, you understand how words work in real life.
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That helps you speak naturally.
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Step four, speak every day, even if you're alone.
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Now this is very important.
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You can't learn swimming by reading about it, right?
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You have to jump into the water.
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The same rule applies to English.
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You can't learn to speak by only studying books.
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You have to speak every single day.
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If you don't have a partner, no problem.
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Talk to yourself in English.
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Describe what you are doing.
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For example, I am making tea.
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I am cleaning my room.
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I am watching an English video.
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It may feel strange at first, but trust me, this works.
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Step 5: Read and Repeat.
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Reading helps you see correct sentence structures.
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Start with simple English books or stories.
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When you read, try to speak the sentences aloud.
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For example, if the sentence says, "She goes to school every day," say it out loud.
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Your tongue and your brain will start working together.
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And when you see the same sentence again and again, It becomes natural.
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Step 6: Practice a little every day.
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Many people study for two hours one day, then stop for a week.
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That doesn't work!
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It's better to study 15 minutes every day than two hours once a week.
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Small steps every day make a big change.
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You can make a small daily plan like this: 10 minutes listening.
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A 10 minute speaking.
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The 10 minutes reading or writing.
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That's just 30 minutes a day, but it's powerful.
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Step 7 Enjoy the process.
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Finally, don't make English a boring subject.
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Make it fun!
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Watch your favorite movies in English.
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Sing English songs.
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Follow English meme pages.
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When you enjoy English, you will not feel like you're studying.
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You'll feel like you're living it.
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So my friend, remember these 7 simple steps.
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Thank you so much for watching.
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I'll see you in the next video.
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Until then, keep learning, keep growing, And keep speaking English.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “How to learn English fast”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: English, step, learn, speak, word. This video has 89 sentences and 757 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:49. The speaker talks at a natural 157 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 92% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| confidently adverb | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| frustrate verb | /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ | To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| memorize verb | /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ | To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| aloud adverb | /əˈlaʊd/ | With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| smoothly adverb | /ˈsmuːðli/ | in a smooth manner; smooth |
| meme noun | /miːm/ | Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a… |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| rhythm noun | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. |
| cartoon noun | /kɑɹˈtun/ | A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Let's start step by step.
- Step four, speak every day, even if you're alone.
- You can't learn swimming by reading about it, right?
- You can't learn to speak by only studying books.
- If you don't have a partner, no problem.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started speaking · stop trying · start working |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are learning · are doing · am making |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will change · will start · will not feel |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to be · must listen · have to jump |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- Long words — get the stress right: confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like phrase, confidently, grammar.
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.