Shadowing Practice: Improve English Speaking : Flow, Clarity, Structure 🎯 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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does your English flow?
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When you are giving a presentation or telling a story are your ideas organized?
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In this video we'll learn how to use linking words for the beginning,
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the middle and the end so that your stories, your explanations and your work presentations sound clear and easy
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to follow let's dive in we use linking words at the beginning to start clearly show the first idea
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or action and to help the listener
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or the reader understand what is coming first of all use this to give your first main point
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or idea especially in a presentation first of all i want to explain why this topic is important.
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To begin with, this is great to start a story or a list of events.
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Like this.
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To begin with, we packed our bags and got ready for the trip.
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In the beginning is used when telling a story to describe how things were at the start.
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In the beginning, everything was quiet and peaceful.
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Let me start by, is perfect for when you are about to explain something or give background information.
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Let me start by telling you what happened yesterday.
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At first, use this when something changes later.
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It shows the starting condition like this.
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At first I didn't like the new school but now I love it.
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Structure tip.
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So to begin a story or a presentation, choose one clear linking word,
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then say either what the topic is, what the situation was, if you are talking about something that happened in the past,
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or what you are going to talk about, like this.
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To begin with, I want to tell you about my first day at work.
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Why do we use linking words in the middle of a presentation, a story, an explanation?
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Well, we use them for different reasons.
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We use them to show what happens next, to add new ideas, to show time or an order of events,
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and very importantly, we use them to keep the listener interested and not confused.
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Then, this is a common linking word to show the next event in time.
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Simple and clear.
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Then we got on the train.
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But try not to overuse then.
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Then we got on the train.
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Then we ate our lunch.
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Then we slept.
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It makes the story boring if you use it too much.
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After that, use this to continue a sequence after something is done.
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After that we walk to the museum.
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Next, this is a good one for stories or presentations to show the next step or idea.
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Next I will show you the results.
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Meanwhile, this is used when two things happen at the same time.
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I was out hiking in the rain.
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Meanwhile my sister was baking a cake in the cozy cottage.
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In In addition, this is used to add a new idea that supports the last idea.
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It's often used in writing or formal speech.
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We met many locals on our trip.
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In addition, we learnt a lot about the culture.
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Also, is used to add something similar or continue a thought.
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Also is more casual.
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I want to introduce you to my cousin.
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She's really funny.
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Also, she speaks Italian.
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Moreover, use this to give extra important information that supports your main point.
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The study results are reliable.
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Moreover, the method saves time and money.
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Structure tip.
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To help your stories and presentations flow,
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try using one middle linking word to move forward and one to add something new, like this.
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Then we got lost in the city.
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Meanwhile, everyone was back at the hotel enjoying birthday celebrations.
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Here is another example.
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Next, I'll talk about the problems we are seeing in online sales.
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In addition, I'll suggest some solutions that may help.
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This type of structure will help your English sound very smooth.
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Now, why do we use linking words at the end of a story
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or a presentation well we use them to finish the story
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or conversation we use them to summarize main points
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and we also use them to show
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that something is complete finally use this for the last event in a story
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or the last step in an explanation or a presentation finally we arrived home after a very long trip.
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In the end, this concludes a story, often after a result or a change like this.
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In the end, we decided to stay at home.
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To sum up, use this to briefly repeat your main points.
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To sum up, the event was fun, well organized and exciting.
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In conclusion, at the end of a formal presentation or a written paragraph, this is perfect.
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In conclusion, climate change is something we must all act on.
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All in all, this is a little informal and can be used for a friendly summary of your thoughts or feelings.
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All in all, it was a great experience.
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My structure tip for you here is to end your story, if possible, with three linking words.
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One linking word to show the story is almost at the end.
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A second linking word to summarize your main ideas or experiences.
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and a third linking phrase to clearly signal the end of the story presentation or explanation.
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In the end everything went well.
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To sum up we learnt a lot, we met new people and we had fun.
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All in all it was a wonderful experience.
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So remember to sound clear and confident start
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with linking words like first of all to begin with continue with then after
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that also and then end with linking words like finally to sum up
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and all in all now your task this week is to try telling a story about your day
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or a recent event and use one linking word for the beginning one
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or two for the middle to give your story flow
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and one to end your story leave me your story in the comments
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and i'll check it out i hope this has helped thank you
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so much for watching today
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if you want to do more english with me then join me in the next video i'll see you there
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Improve English Speaking : Flow, Clarity, Structure 🎯”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: linking, word, presentation, event, begin. This video has 95 sentences and 1056 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:00. The speaker talks at a steady 132 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| summarize verb | /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ | To prepare a summary of (something). |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| moreover adverb | /mɔːˈɹəʊ.və/ | In addition to what has been said. |
| excite verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement. |
| overuse verb | /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ | To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often. |
| informal adjective | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | Not formal or ceremonious. |
| conclude verb | /kənˈkluːd/ | To end; to come to an end. |
| bake verb | /beɪk/ | To cook (something) in an oven (for someone). |
| notification noun | /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ | The act of notifying. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| hike noun | /haɪk/ | A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. |
| cottage noun | /ˈkɒt.ɪd͡ʒ/ | A small house. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sum up verb | To produce a total by adding. |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll learn · will show · I'll talk |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are giving · is coming · are talking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like presentation, summarize, listener.
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.