Shadowing Practice: How to stop GIVING UP on your routines and ACTUALLY stay consistent - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You don't need another planner, another Pinterest routine, or more motivation.
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If you've ever wondered why you just can't stick to a routine or why you keep starting over every Monday, this video is for you.
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Trust me, I've been there and done that.
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I used to restart my entire life every Sunday night.
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I'd spend hours planning out my calendar, making my schedule all aesthetic, and I'd still give up by Wednesday.
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I kept thinking, why can't I be consistent?
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Is it discipline?
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Is it laziness?
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Is there something wrong with me?
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And if you struggle with the same thing, you are not crazy.
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We are living in the perfection society where we are constantly brainwashed with these unattainable influencer lifestyles.
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Everywhere on social media, every girl seems to effortlessly have her life together.
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But what if I told you that these women aren't actually perfect?
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They just know something you don't.
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And there are regular girls like you
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and me who are using this new system to completely transform
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their lives in just 30 days without having to wake up at 5am or spend three hours on their morning routine.
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So if you're tired of trying to restart your life every Monday, this video is for you.
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But before we get into the exact method, you have to understand the problem with willpower.
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Relying on willpower or pure motivation to get through the week is outdated advice
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because it simply does not work for the reality we live in today.
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The average person sees roughly 5 ,000 ads per day, which is absolutely insane and we are constantly bombarded with distractions.
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And this is why relying on motivation has not worked for you.
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You've probably felt super motivated one Sunday night and you tell yourself you're going to wake up early on Monday, do your skin care routine, eat healthy and be productive.
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Then Monday comes along.
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You might make it through the entire day doing all your habits, but then Tuesday hits.
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You overslept, work was extremely stressful.
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And so you just abandon everything, telling yourself you'll just start fresh next Monday.
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This was literally the story of my life.
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But here's the thing, it's not your fault that other routines haven't worked.
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The reason you keep finding yourself in the same draining cycle is not because you lack willpower or discipline.
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It's because you've been trying to change everything at once.
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Now, I'm about to show you the one system that completely transformed my life and actually made me consistent at routines.
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But before I show you how to use it, I want to compare other routine systems that you've probably tried before and explain why they haven't worked for you.
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There are five key metrics that determine whether a routine system will actually work for a busy woman like you.
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Number one is time investment.
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How much time the routine takes daily.
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Number two is startup overwhelm.
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How much of your life you have to adjust for the routine.
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Number three is sustainability, which is basically how long you can realistically maintain this routine.
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Number four is flexibility, which is what happens to this method when life gets messy.
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And number five is realistic expectations.
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Whether this routine actually fits into your lifestyle.
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So let's talk about method number one, the 5am club.
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Time investment, two to three hours.
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Getting up at 5am requires you to wake up two to three hours earlier than you normally would, which is a lot.
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So if you're not used to waking up early or you're not a morning person, this is a huge adjustment.
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Startup overwhelm is extreme.
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You have to literally change your sleep schedule, morning routine, and evening routine at the same time to accommodate waking up at 5am.
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And I don't know about you, but that sounds terrible.
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Sustainability is two to three weeks max.
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I have never met anyone who's actually stuck with 5 a
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.m wake -ups long -term unless they were already naturally early risers.
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Even when I was waking up at 5 a .m., I could only do it like four days out of the week and my entire sleep schedule was messed up.
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Flexibility is zero because what happens when you go to bed late?
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You only get three hours of sleep and you feel like trash the next day.
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So the entire system eventually just falls apart.
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And this is really only realistic for like 1 % of the population.
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So basically, this could work if you have no social life and can function on very little sleep.
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Number two is the influencer morning routine.
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Time investment is one to three hours.
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You're doing a 10 -step skincare routine, a 60 -minute Pilates class, 30 minutes of meditation, journaling.
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By the time you're done, it's noon, babe.
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Let's be honest.
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This is only for people who don't work a nine to five.
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Startup overwhelm is high.
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Trying to incorporate all of these is like adding 15 new habits at once.
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Sustainability, one month, if you're lucky.
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Like the 5 a .m club, if you don't wake up early enough, you won't have time to do most of it.
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Plus, skincare and Pilates classes are expensive.
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So if you don't got that influencer money, it's a no -go.
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Flexibility, medium.
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Again, it works great if you don't have to be at an office at 9 a .m.
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And realistic expectations, this is an Instagram fantasy.
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This routine method is purely designed for aesthetics.
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And method number three, using willpower.
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This takes constant mental energy because every decision you make requires some amount of willpower.
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The startup overwhelm is maximum mom.
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You're basically forcing yourself to do everything perfectly using pure determination.
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Sustainability is two weeks max.
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Willpower is finite.
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You will run out of it.
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Flexibility is basically negative.
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Any deviation will be clocked as weakness in your mind.
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This is basically toxic productivity.
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And this is all based on the myth that successful people just have more willpower, which is obviously not true.
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Now, what would the perfect routine system look like?
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I would want the time investment to be like 15 minutes.
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It should fit into your existing schedule.
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The startup overwhelm should be minimal.
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You're able to make changes so gradually your brain doesn't notice.
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This system should last a lifetime.
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It should be built to last through real life, not just a season.
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It also needs to have maximum flexibility so that it adapts with you even when life gets messy.
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And again, it should be designed for real women with real lives, not just influencers.
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And believe it or not, this ideal method exists and it's called the it girl method.
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After years of studying personal development and trying every routine out there, here's what I discovered.
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What if instead of trying to build the perfect routine, we built habits so gradually that we didn't even notice we were changing?
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You see, your brain is literally wired to resist big changes because it sees them as threats.
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So trying to add 10 new habits to your routine is basically just asking to fail.
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The people who seem naturally consistent did not start with perfect routines, but they built habits so gradually that their brain didn't even notice it was changing.
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This is the It Girl method and it's exactly what I teach in It Girl Academy.
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It is the 30 -day effortless transformation system.
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Here's how it works.
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Step one is the setup.
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I show you how to apply the It Girl method to your real life
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and how to plan your week so that you actually follow through.
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Step two is building.
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We'll create your perfect morning and evening routines that will set you up for success every day.
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Step three is optimize.
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I'm gonna show you how to optimize your energy and confidence so that you can achieve the goals you've always wanted.
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Step four is maintain.
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We'll bake flexibility into the method itself for when life gets messy, because let's be real, it will.
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So that is why I created the Ickrell Academy, a 30 -day transformation system that includes detailed step -by -step videos where I show you how to implement this method,
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done -for -you morning and evening routine templates, free access to my digital planner that I normally charge for, tons of checklists, tools, and resources designed for your success,
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and private access to me and our IGA community.
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You can find programs like this online that are easily worth over $500 for this system.
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I mean, even one session with the life coach costs triple that, but I know what it feels like to be stuck in this cycle.
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I've personally spent thousands of dollars on planners and programs that didn't even work.
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So instead of charging something like $500, you're not even paying $300.
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If you are committed to leveling up and actually making a change in your life, then click the link in the description to make that investment in yourself and join the It Girl Academy.
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And I'm skeptical myself, like I've been burned before too.
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So that is why I'm including my 180 day It Girl guarantee.
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As your internet big sis, I'm always gonna keep it 100 % real with you.
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Even though I've had my own personal transformation of being
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that lost 20 something year old to now people asking me for advice, I still can't promise you that your life is going to magically transform after watching this.
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But what I can guarantee is that real women have gotten real results from using this one system that I created.
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Every woman in the Ick Girl Academy is getting results like this every single day.
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But like I said, I am a walking testament of this routine system
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because I've tried every other one out there and nothing has worked.
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But that's why I designed the Ick Girl method.
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Because it works even if you've never been able to stick to a routine your entire life.
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In fact, it works even better for chronic quitters and unmotivated girlies.
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This is literally designed for you.
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Because I am your personalized coach inside the community, I can only handle so many members to give them my undivided attention.
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So I can't guarantee A Girl Academy will be accepting members forever.
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Once we hit our capacity, I'll have to be closing enrollment.
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But if you're thinking, Allison, this sounds great, but it won't work for me.
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Yeah, you're right.
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What I've learned in this life is that if you are
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so convinced that you cannot be helped or you don't have what it takes to become the best version of yourself, then you're right.
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No amount of convincing for me is going to change your mind.
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But every day you wait to make a change is another day you stay stuck in the same Monday -Tuesday cycle.
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There is no such thing as your prime years.
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Your prime is right now.
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Don't let another season pass by feeling like you're behind when you could already be living your dream life.
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Remember, the women who seem effortlessly put together are not any different than you.
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They just have systems that work.
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And now you can too.
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So if you're ready to commit to the highest version of yourself and experience constant wins, then click the link in the description to join me in the It Girl Academy.
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I am so, so proud of you for putting yourself first
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and taking that step toward becoming the woman you've always dreamed of.
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Thank you so much for watching and I'll see you in IGA.
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Bye.
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Why Do We Keep Giving Up on Routines? Let’s Break It Down
Have you ever planned a "perfect" week on Sunday, only to abandon it by Wednesday? The video we’re exploring dives into this relatable struggle, explaining why willpower and fancy planners often fail. It paints a vivid picture of the "Monday restart cycle"—a scenario many of us know too well. By understanding the real reasons behind inconsistency, we can start to build habits that stick. Plus, analyzing this dialogue is a great way to improve English pronunciation and learn natural phrasing.
Useful Chunks & Collocations to Remember
- "Start fresh": A common phrase for beginning again, as in "I’ll just start fresh next Monday."
- "Bombarded with distractions": Describes being overwhelmed by interruptions, perfect for talking about modern life.
- "Startup overwhelm": A catchy term for the stress of beginning something new, like a strict routine.
- "Fit into your lifestyle": A key collocation for discussing whether habits are practical, e.g., "Does this routine fit into your lifestyle?"
These phrases are not only useful for daily conversations but also great for practicing shadow speech—repeating them aloud to mimic rhythm and intonation.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Like a Pro
Ready to try the shadowing technique? Here’s your task: Watch the first 2 minutes of the video, then pause. Repeat the narrator’s lines immediately after her, focusing on matching her speed, stress, and tone. Pay special attention to phrases like "I used to restart my entire life every Sunday night"—notice how she emphasizes "every Sunday night" to show frustration. Do this 3 times, then record yourself. Compare your recording to the video; you’ll be amazed at how quickly your pronunciation and fluency improve. This is how learn English with videos becomes effective—by engaging actively, not just watching.
Remember, shadowing isn’t about perfection; it’s about training your mouth and ears to work together. So hit play, and let’s start building consistency—with both routines and English!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've ever wondered · I've been · has not worked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is outdated · was messed · will be clocked |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | day, which is · sustainability, which is · flexibility, which is |
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.