Shadowing Practice: How Writing a Daily Diary Helps You Think in English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Writing a daily diary is a great way to boost your English skills.
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It helps you think in English and express your thoughts clearly.
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Start with simple sentences.
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Write about your day, your feelings, or your dreams.
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This practice builds your vocabulary and improves your grammar.
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The more you write, the easier it becomes.
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You can also notice your progress over time.
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Remember, it does not have to be perfect.
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Just write freely and enjoy the process.
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Try it today.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 10 sentences and 80 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:32. The speaker talks at a natural 150 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- skill /skɪl/ (noun) — A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
- boost /buːst/ (verb) — To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
- grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ (noun) — A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.
- diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ (noun) — A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
- freely /ˈfɹili/ (adverb) — In a free manner.
- vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ (noun) — A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
- express /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ (verb) — To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
- sentence /ˈsɛn.təns/ (noun) — The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
- clearly /ˈklɪɚli/ (adverb) — In a clear manner.
- dream /ˈdɹim/ (verb) — To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
- notice /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ (verb) — To become aware of; to observe.
- improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ (verb) — To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
- progress /ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/ (noun) — Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
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 skill, boost, grammar.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to be |
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.