Shadowing Practice: How to Talk About Yourself (My Name is Jordan) English Language Fluency Listening & Speaking No. 12 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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English Language Fluency Welcome to English Language Fluency.
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Teaching you the right way to speak English with confidence.
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English Speaking Lesson How to talk about yourself in English Please watch and listen to an American native speaker talk about himself in English.
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Now, let's get started.
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Listen and practice.
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for my parents, sister, and myself.
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I work at a technology store during the day.
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In the afternoons, I go to school.
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I am a student at a university.
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I study computer science because I find computer subjects very interesting.
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I always try to do my best at school.
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I also work hard at home.
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One day, I hope to achieve my goals.
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I want to live a fulfilling life, not only for myself, but also for my family.
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In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball.
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I am a New York Knicks fan.
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I also hang out with my friends.
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We like eating pizza, hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
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At other times I play the guitar.
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I love the feeling of creating beautiful tunes.
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One of my favorite pastimes is reading.
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I enjoy reading a good book.
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I read different stories and other subjects.
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Reading also makes me explore the world and other cultures.
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I also value spending time with my family.
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I always treasure the moments we share.
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My family is a big part of my life.
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Listen and repeat.
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Hello, my name is Jordan.
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Hello, my name is Jordan.
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I am 20 years old.
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I am 20 years old.
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I am an American.
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I am an American.
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I was born and raised in California.
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Now, I live and work in New York.
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I come from a family of four.
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My parents, sister, and myself.
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I come from a family of four.
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My parents, sister, and myself.
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I work at a technology store during the day.
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I work at a technology store during the day.
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In the afternoons, I go to school.
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I am a student at a university.
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I am a student at a university.
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I study computer science because I find computer subjects very interesting.
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I always try to do my best at school.
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I always try to do my best at school.
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I also work hard at home.
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I also work hard at home.
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One day, I hope to achieve my goals.
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One day, I hope to achieve my goals.
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I want to live a fulfilling life, not only for myself, but also for my family.
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I want to live a fulfilling life, not only for myself, but also for my family.
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In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball.
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In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball.
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I am a New York Knicks fan.
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I also hang out with my friends.
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We like eating pizza, hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
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At other times, I play the guitar.
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I love the feeling of creating beautiful tunes.
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One of my favorite pastimes is reading.
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One of my favorite pastimes is reading.
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I enjoy reading a good book.
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I read different stories and other subjects.
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Reading also makes me explore the world and other cultures.
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I also value spending time with my family.
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I always treasure the moments we share.
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My family is a big part of my life.
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My family is a big part of my life.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively talk about yourself in English, enhancing your ability to express personal information with confidence. The transcript features an American native speaker, Jordan, who shares insights into his life, including his education, family, hobbies, and aspirations. By listening and practicing alongside the content, you will improve your speaking fluency through a method known as shadowing, which reinforces language learning through repetition and imitation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • My name is Jordan - A simple and effective way to introduce yourself.
  • I am 20 years old - A common phrase for stating your age.
  • I work at a technology store - Discussing your job helps to build on professional vocabulary.
  • I am a student at a university - A phrase that conveys your educational journey.
  • I study computer science - An example of sharing your major or field of study.
  • I enjoy playing basketball - A way to express your hobbies and interests.
  • My family is a big part of my life - An expression that emphasizes the importance of family.
  • I treasure the moments we share - A phrase that conveys appreciation for family time.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience using shadowing techniques, follow these tips:

  • Listen Carefully: Pay close attention to Jordan’s intonation and rhythm as he speaks. This will help you understand the natural flow of English conversation.
  • Repeat and Imitate: Use a shadowing app to repeat what you hear in real-time. This helps reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation. Practicing phrases like "My name is Jordan" will become second nature.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing for a while, record your voice. Listen back and compare it to the original audio. Note the differences in tone and pace, which is essential for mastering shadow speech.
  • Slow Down if Necessary: If the pace feels overwhelming, slow down the audio using your shadowing site if possible. This ensures you grasp each segment before repeating it.
  • Consistent Practice: Make shadowing a daily habit. The more you practice, the more fluent and confident you will become in speaking.

By integrating these shadowing techniques into your English learning routine, you will not only enhance your speaking skills but also gain a deeper understanding of conversational structure. Remember to adapt and enjoy the process!

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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