Shadowing Practice: How to practice the English way of thinking - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi everyone, this is Anne speaking to you from Canada.
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Hi everyone, this is Anne speaking to you from Canada.
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Today, we are going to take a look at how to practice the English way of thinking.
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In every lecture, we practice the English way of thinking.
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If you don't know native English speakers' way of thinking,
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you have to translate English into your language when you hear it,
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and then translate from your language into English when you speak it.
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So, the English way of thinking is one of the most important skills you have to master
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if you want to improve your English.
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Here, we want to show you a sample regarding how to practice the English way of thinking.
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For effective training, we selected one of the most frequent basic verbs in English.
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It is want.
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I will show you how native speakers use the word in their daily lives.
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Before starting the lecture, I want to share the practice scenario.
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1. We will show you a main idea.
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2. We will add supporting ideas using the 6 WH questions.
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What, who, where, when, why,
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and how, step by step.
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3. We will practice expressions changing the supporting ideas.
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As always, we strongly recommend that you repeat the expressions as many times as possible in a loud voice during the lecture.
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It might look easy, but if you don't practice using your ears and mouth,
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you will not be able to hear and speak when you talk with native speakers.
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The first one.
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The main idea is, I want.
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Okay, let's add supporting ideas.
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I want how, really.
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I really want and what?
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Three slices of pizza.
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I really want three slices of pizza and where?
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On the plate.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate and when?
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Right now.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate right now and for who?
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For my son.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate right now for my son and why
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because he is hungry so the full sentence is
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I really want three slices pizza on the plate right now for my son because he is hungry.
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Now let's practice the expression changing the supporting ideas.
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I will change the pictures of the supporting ideas and you should speak the expression in a loud voice.
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First please say it confidently.
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I really want a hot dog on the plate right now for my son because he is hungry.
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Speak it right away please.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the table right now for my son because he is hungry.
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Third, say it loudly.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate in five minutes for my son because he is hungry.
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Fourth, please tell me right away.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate right now for my daughter because she is hungry.
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Fifth, speak it in a confident voice.
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I really want three slices of pizza on the plate right now for my son because he is starving to death.
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Sixth, please speak to me in a loud voice.
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I desperately want three slices of pizza on the plate right now for my son because he is hungry.
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There are so many different expressions if you mix and match the supporting ideas.
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And next, the main idea is he wanted.
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adds supporting ideas to it.
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He wanted how?
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Just.
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He just wanted.
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And what?
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To go.
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He just wanted to go.
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And where?
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Home.
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He just wanted to go home.
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And when?
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Early last night.
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He just wanted to go home early last night.
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And why?
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Because he had homework.
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So the full sentence is,
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he just wanted to go home early last night because he had homework.
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Now, let's practice the expression changing the supporting ideas.
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I will change the pictures of the supporting ideas and you should speak the expression in a loud voice.
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First, please say it confidently.
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He just wanted to go to the dormitory early last night because he had homework.
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Speak it right away, please.
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He just wanted to go home around 8 p.m because he had homework.
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Say it loudly.
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He just wanted to drive home early last night because he had homework.
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Please tell me right away.
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He just wanted to go home early last night because he has a test.
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Speak it in a confident voice.
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All of a sudden, he wanted to go home early last night because he had homework.
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If you mix and match the supporting ideas,
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you can practice lots of different expressions.
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And the last one, the main idea is, she wants.
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Let's extend the sentence, adding the supporting ideas.
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She wants who?
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Me.
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She wants me and what?
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To tell the truth.
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She wants me to tell the truth and how?
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In detail.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail and where?
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In the meeting.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail in the meeting and when?
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Today.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail in the meeting today.
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And why?
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Because everybody should know about that.
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So, the full sentence is,
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail in the meeting today because everybody should know about that.
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Let's practice the expression changing the supporting ideas.
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First, please say it confidently.
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She wants him to tell the truth in detail in the meeting today because everybody should know about that.
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Second, speak it right away, please.
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She wants me to report the facts in detail in the meeting today because everybody should know about that.
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Third, say it loudly.
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She wants me to tell the truth briefly in the meeting today because everybody should know about that.
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Fourth, please tell me right away.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail at the conference today because everybody should know about that.
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Fifth, speak it in a confident voice.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail in the meeting tomorrow because everybody should know about that.
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6. Please speak to me in a loud voice.
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She wants me to tell the truth in detail in the meeting today because somebody doubts me.
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Many people might know how to think like native speakers,
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but there are few people who know how to practice effectively.
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We will teach you every day in our lecture and plan to make the lectures to train you
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the English way of thinking intensively using most frequent verbs in English.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will explore the English way of thinking through practical exercises centered around the verb "want." Understanding this thinking pattern is crucial for English learners to improve their speaking skills. As you practice, you will learn how to create complete sentences that express your desires in various contexts by adding supporting ideas using the 6 WH questions: what, who, where, when, why, and how. This structured approach will help you gain confidence in your speaking abilities and enhance your overall English comprehension.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- want - a verb used to express desire.
- really - an adverb that emphasizes the extent of your desire.
- three slices of pizza - a specific example of what one might want.
- on the plate - a phrase indicating where the desired item is located.
- right now - a temporal phrase expressing the immediacy of the desire.
- for my son - identifying who the desire is for.
- because he is hungry - explaining the reason for the desire.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your English pronunciation using the shadowing technique, follow these tips while practicing with this lesson:
- Start by listening closely to the speaker and pay attention to their intonation and rhythm. Rewinding and replaying sections can help you grasp these nuances.
- Use a shadowing app or a shadowing site to facilitate your practice. These tools often provide playback features that allow you to control the speed of the audio.
- Practice speaking out loud after the speaker, attempting to match their speed and tone. This is known as shadow speak, which can greatly enhance your fluency.
- Repeat key phrases multiple times, focusing on clarity and confidence. For example, practice saying, "I really want three slices of pizza on the plate right now for my son because he is hungry." Adjust the supporting ideas as suggested in the lesson to expand your vocabulary.
- Consider recording yourself to monitor your pronunciation and adjust accordingly. Listening critically to your own voice is instrumental in the improvement process.
By consistently applying these techniques, you will not only improve your English pronunciation but also develop a deeper understanding of the English way of thinking, enabling you to communicate more effectively.
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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