Shadowing Practice: I Practiced English Speaking Every Day for 30 Days (Results) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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i spoke english with an ai every day for 30 days
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i spoke english with an ai every day for 30 days
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and i did not expect these results
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because here's the thing understanding english is one thing
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but speaking it naturally and effortlessly that's a completely different story you know
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that feeling right you understand a lot when you watch tv shows
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and movies in english you know complicated grammar and you know advanced vocabulary
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but when it comes to your turn to speak your brain freezes
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and it's actually really frustrating
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because you don't just want to understand english you want to speak it naturally
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and effortlessly so
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if you ever fell stuck at this stage this video is
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for you before we dive in let me quickly say this
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my level of english is pretty advanced not perfect not like native level fluent
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but still it's advanced so you probably won't hear some dramatic changes in my grammar
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or pronunciation or english in general but i can feel the difference
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and i think people who've been following me for a long time can hear it too
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because my goal wasn't to learn english from zero my goal was to break through the advanced plateau
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so if you are currently stuck at the intermediate plateau this can help you too.
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About five months ago I started a three-month speaking challenge and the idea was very simple.
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Every month I focused on one specific activity and I did it every day.
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The goal was to activate my passive vocabulary,
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improve my fluency and finally start using the English I already knew.
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And I will talk about full results of this entire three-month challenge in another video
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but today I wanted to focus more on the third month which is speaking every day with AI
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and honestly this was probably the most effective part of the
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challenge what exactly did I do I chose a topic like literature productivity fashion history literally anything.
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And I asked ChatGPT to talk to me about it.
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I will show you the prompt that I used right now, right here.
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Let's talk about this topic.
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I'm interested in a real conversation with you.
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I'm an English learner.
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I need as many good expressions and idioms
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and phrasal verbs as possible related to these topics please use them in your speech correct me
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if I said something wrong help me to structure my sentences more correctly then I start speaking
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and try to use the vocabulary
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that normally stays passive in my brain sometimes I'd ask chat GPT to give me more natural expressions casual alternatives
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and native like phrases or better ways to say something
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and then I immediately try to use them while speaking at first
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that was actually difficult because i didn't know what to talk about
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so i started asking chat gpt to ask me follow-up questions challenge my opinions
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and keep the conversation going naturally
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that changed everything usually i practiced for around 15 minutes sometimes five minutes
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if i was busy sometimes longer
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and not every conversation had a specific topic sometimes i would just talk about like random everyday things
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which is important too
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because real fluency is not just a formal english right it's
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ability to casually talk about literally anything quick disclaimer guys this type of practice improves fluency much more than accuracy
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so we're mainly talking about speaking faster thinking in english sounding more natural
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and feeling less stuck while talking
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but i actually found a pretty effective way to improve your accuracy too
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so i'll show you that in a minute the first huge advantage is availability even
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if you have a speaking partner there's usually one big problem it's timing
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so you're finally motivated to practice you text your friend
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and they're busy with the ai
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that problem completely disappears you can practice whenever you want whatever you want even in the middle of the night
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which i did during this this challenge too sometimes i was too busy to do it in a daytime
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and honestly this matters a lot
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because fluency is built through repetition the second big advantage was passive learning
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because during the conversation chat gpt used some natural phrases
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and very useful expression expressions that i normally wouldn't use in my speech
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and instead of just noticing them i immediately try to repeat them
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and use them while i was speaking and giving my answers
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and that's the key not just understanding vocabulary
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but activating it after the session i would go back to the chat reread these phrases
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and words repeat them write them down and try to use them next time
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while i was speaking i wasn't perfect with this habit
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but every time i did it it helped
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so i highly recommend to do it learning to sound more
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natural is my number three advantage this was probably the most surprising part for me
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because i noticed that chat gpt was constantly paraphrasing me
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and making it sound more natural and
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that helped me to realize something really important is
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that i often over complicated my english i use structures
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that are technically correct but but they're not that natural in real conversation.
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So instead of just ignoring those corrections,
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I started repeating the more natural versions out loud.
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And over time, my speech started feeling simpler smoother
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and more effort effortless yeah now let's talk about the biggest fear most learners have what
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if i keep making mistakes
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and honestly even with speaking partners people don't correct each other properly
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if you want to get detailed good feedback you need to talk to a professional tutor
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but here's the cool part about ai after the conversation you could go back to the chat
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and ask was this sentence natural how could i say this
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better did i make any grammar mistakes here i'll show you the example
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and like a screenshot of my chat
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and this is where ai becomes really powerful
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because you're not only practicing your fluency you're also getting personalized
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feedback overall i'm genuinely happy with how this experiment worked did
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my english became perfect after 30 days of course not
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but i definitely became more confident more comfortable speaking
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and faster at expressing my thoughts
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and honestly i think that's what it what fluency is not perfection
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but comfort the ability to speak without constantly panicking in your head as always the biggest key here is consistency
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imagine not 30 days
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but six months a year 100 days speaking every day that's
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where real transformation happens guys little by little step by step every day
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and if you enjoyed this video don't forget to like it
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and subscribe
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because in the next video i will talk about the full results of my three-month speaking challenge including
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which technique worked the best which one was a waste of time
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and what improved my english fastest so make sure you don't miss it i'll see you in the next video bye

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking by engaging in daily conversations, inspired by a 30-day challenge aimed at improving fluency and activating passive vocabulary. The focus will be on speaking naturally and effortlessly, which many learners struggle with despite having a solid understanding of English. You will explore various topics and learn to express your thoughts clearly while utilizing idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs. By the end of this practice, you should feel more confident in your ability to hold conversations and take significant steps toward improving your English pronunciation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Passive vocabulary - Words and phrases you understand but don't use actively.
  • Fluency - The ability to speak smoothly and with ease.
  • Idiom - A phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual words (e.g., "break the ice").
  • Phrasal verb - A verb combined with a preposition or adverb (e.g., “give up”).
  • Follow-up questions - Questions that continue a conversation and encourage deeper discussion.
  • Natural expressions - Casual and familiar phrases used by native speakers.
  • Real fluency - The ability to converse effortlessly on everyday topics.
  • Speaking challenge - A structured practice aimed at enhancing speaking skills.

Practice Tips

To maximize your speaking abilities, consider using the shadowspeak technique. First, watch videos that demonstrate natural English conversations at a speed you find comfortable. As you listen, repeat phrases aloud to mimic pronunciation and intonation. This shadow speech method helps reinforce your understanding of context and rhythm in English.

While practicing, utilize the vocabulary and phrases listed above. Incorporate them into your conversations with an AI or language partner to ensure you are actively using your knowledge. Remember that improving your fluency is more important than achieving perfect accuracy at this stage. Don’t hesitate to ask your AI conversation partner for clarification or for more natural alternative expressions during discussions.

Additionally, aim to speak for about 15 minutes a day. This consistent practice will allow you to develop the confidence to talk about various topics, which is crucial when you learn English with YouTube and engage with content that interests you. By challenging yourself with follow-up questions and discussing diverse subjects, you will enhance your ability to think in English and respond naturally, ultimately leading to better pronunciation and a more fluid speaking style.

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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