Shadowing Practice: I am a student || My Big Dream with A Simple English Story /Speak English Fluently & Confidently - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, everyone.
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My name is Neerab.
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I am a student.
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Today, I want to tell you about my big dream and how English is helping me.
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When I was a small boy, I did not know much English.
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I only knew some words like, hello, goodbye, thank you.
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I could not read big books.
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I could not speak long sentences.
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Sometimes people laughed at my English.
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I felt very sad.
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I wanted to speak like my teacher.
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I wanted to read books easily.
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I wanted to watch English movies without fear.
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One night, I was thinking.
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I looked at the stars.
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I said to myself, Nirab, you must change.
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You must learn English.
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You can do it.
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From that day, my journey started.
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I made a plan.
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I woke up early every morning.
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I read one page of an English book.
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I wrote five new words.
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After breakfast, I went to my school.
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In my English class, I listened to my teacher very carefully.
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I wrote notes in my notebook.
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I tried to answer questions in English.
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At first, I made mistakes.
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Sometimes my friends laughed, but I did not stop.
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I knew mistakes are good teachers.
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After school, I came back home.
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I ate lunch and took rest.
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In the evening, I studied again.
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I read short stories.
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I watched cartoons in English.
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I listened to English songs.
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I also talked to myself.
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I stood in front of my mirror.
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I said, Hello, I am Nirab.
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I am a good boy.
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I want to learn English.
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Sometimes I felt tired.
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Sometimes I felt sleepy.
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But I did not give up.
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My dream was bigger than my sleep.
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I wanted to become a good English speaker.
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I wanted to travel to other countries.
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I wanted to meet new people.
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I wanted to help my family and make them proud.
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My parents helped me a lot.
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They bought me English books.
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They said, Nirab, keep learning.
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One day you will speak very well.
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My teacher is also my hero.
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He teaches me with love.
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He never shouts.
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He smiles and says, Nirab, speak slowly.
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Use simple words.
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Repeat many times.
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His words helped me a lot.
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I followed his advice.
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Every day I read, I write, I listen, I speak, I repeat.
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Sometimes I write my daily routine in English.
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For example, I wake up at 6 a.m.
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I brush my teeth, I read my English book.
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I go to school.
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I eat my lunch.
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I play with my friends.
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I do my homework.
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I sleep at 10 p.m.
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Writing my routine helps me to remember new words.
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One day, my teacher told me to give a speech in front of my class.
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I was scared, but I said, I will try.
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I spoke slowly.
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I made small mistakes, but my teacher clapped for me.
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My friends clapped too.
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I felt very happy.
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From that day, I was not afraid to speak.
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I started talking more in English.
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Now, I talk to my teachers in English.
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I answer questions confidently.
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I help my friends, too.
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I share new words with them.
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I also joined an English club in my town.
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There we meet every week.
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We play word games.
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We tell stories.
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We ask questions in English.
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It is very fun.
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Sometimes I watch English news on TV.
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I try to understand.
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If I don't understand, and I write new words and check them in my dictionary.
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I believe that English is my best friend now.
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It helps me to read books, watch movies, and learn about the world.
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My dream is to become a teacher one day.
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I want to teach English to poor children.
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I want to tell them, don't be afraid.
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You can speak English too.
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I also want to travel to London and America.
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I want to see big cities.
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I want to talk to people there in English.
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I want to share my story with them.
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I know my dream is big, but I know my dream is possible.
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I have faith in myself.
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I have faith in my practice.
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Every day I take small steps.
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I read, I write, I listen, I speak, I repeat.
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I want to tell you, my friends, please do not stop learning English.
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Read one page every day.
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Write one sentence every day.
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Listen to English songs.
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Talk to yourself.
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You will see magic.
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Your English will grow.
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Your confidence will grow.
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You will feel happy.
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Remember, practice is the key.
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Mistakes are your friends.
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English is not hard.
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Just practice every day.
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Thank you so much for listening to my big dream story.
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I hope you liked it.
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Please practice with me.
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Let's learn English together.
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Let's make our dreams true.
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See you in my next story.
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Keep smiling.
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Keep learning.
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Keep speaking English.
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Bye-bye.

Context & Background

In the inspiring video "I am a student || My Big Dream with A Simple English Story," Neerab shares his journey of learning English from a beginner level to becoming a more confident speaker. Neerab started with basic words like "hello" and "thank you," and faced challenges such as being ridiculed for his English skills. Motivated by his dreams and a desire to improve, he dedicated himself to a daily study routine, including reading, writing, and practicing speaking in front of a mirror. His perseverance serves as a strong reminder that with consistent effort and a positive mindset, anyone can overcome language barriers.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Hello - A fundamental greeting that sets a friendly tone.
  • Thank you - A polite expression of gratitude, important in any language.
  • Goodbye - A common way to conclude conversations and show respect.
  • I want to learn English - A statement that communicates your intention and goal.
  • I can do it - An empowering phrase to boost self-confidence in language learning.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is an effective technique to enhance English pronunciation and fluency. To implement the shadow speak method using this video's content, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Actively: Watch the video attentively, paying close attention to Neerab's pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
  2. Select Key Sentences: Choose a few sentences from Neerab’s story that resonate with you or align with phrases you want to practice.
  3. Repeat Out Loud: Play the video again, and as Neerab speaks, imitate his speech immediately after hearing each phrase or sentence. This will help improve your English pronunciation.
  4. Practice Shadowing: Use the shadowing technique by repeating his words while he speaks. Focus on matching his tone and speed to develop a more natural speaking style.
  5. Record Yourself: After several practice sessions, record your own voice as you repeat the sentences. Listen to the recording to identify areas for improvement.
  6. Incorporate New Words: After learning new vocabulary, try to use them in your daily conversations or sentences. This will solidify your understanding and memory.

Utilizing the shadow speak method can significantly elevate your IELTS speaking practice interactions, allowing you to attain fluency and confidence just like Neerab did in his journey. Consistency is key – the more you practice, the more natural your English will become!

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.