Shadowing Practice: Improve Your English (My name is John) English Listening Skills - Practice Speaking Skills Everyday - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Listen and practice.
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My name is John.
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Hi, nice to meet you.
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My name is John Smith.
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I am 19 and a student in college.
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I go to college in New York.
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My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History.
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English is my hardest course.
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My professors are very friendly and smart.
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It's my second year in college now.
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I love it.
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I live in a big house on Ivy Street.
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It's near the college campus.
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I share the house with three other students.
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Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul.
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We help each other with homework.
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On the weekend, we play football together.
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I have a younger brother.
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He just started high school.
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He is 14 and lives with my parents.
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They live on Mulberry Street in Boston.
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Sometimes they visit me in New York.
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I am happy when they visit.
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My mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come.
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I really miss them too.
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Repeat after me.
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My name is John.
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My name is John.
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My name is John.
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Hi, nice to meet you.
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Hi, nice to meet you.
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Hi, nice to meet you.
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My name is John Smith.
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My name is John Smith.
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My name is John Smith.
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I am 19 and a student in college.
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I am 19 and a student in college.
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I go to college in New York.
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I go to college in New York.
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I go to college in New York.
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My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History.
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My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History.
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My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History.
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English is my hardest course.
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English is my hardest course.
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English is my hardest course.
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My professors are very friendly and smart.
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My professors are very friendly and smart.
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My professors are very friendly and smart.
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It's my second year in college now.
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It's my second year in college now.
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I'd love it.
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I'd love it.
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I'd love it.
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I live in a big house on Ivy Street.
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I live in a big house on Ivy Street.
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I live in a big house on Ivy Street.
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It's near the college campus.
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It's near the college campus.
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It's near the college campus.
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It's near the college campus.
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I share the house with three other students.
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I share the house with three other students.
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I share the house with three other students.
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Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul.
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Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul.
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Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul.
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We help each other with homework.
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We help each other with homework.
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We help each other with homework.
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On the weekend, we play football together.
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On the weekend, we play football together.
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On the weekend, we play football together.
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I have a younger brother.
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I have a younger brother.
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I have a younger brother.
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I have a younger brother.
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He just started high school.
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He just started high school.
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He just started high school.
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He is 14 and lives with my parents.
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He is 14 and lives with my parents.
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He is 14 and lives with my parents.
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They live on Mulberry Street in Boston.
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They live on Mulberry Street in Boston.
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They live on Mulberry Street in Boston.
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Sometimes they visit me in New York.
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Sometimes they visit me in New York.
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Sometimes they visit me in New York.
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I am happy when they visit.
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I am happy when they visit I am happy when they visit
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My mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come My mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come.
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My mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come.
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I really miss them, too.
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I really miss them, too I really miss them, too Question 1.
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Where does John Smith go to college?
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A. Berlin B.
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Paris C.
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New York d boston
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Question 2.
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What is John Smith's hardest course?
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A. French B.
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English C.
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Math D.
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Art Question
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3. Who shares a house with John Smith?
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A. Bill, John, and Tom B.
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Frank, Tony, and Mike C.
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Anna, Margaret, and Tanya D.
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Bill, Tony, and Paul
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Question 4.
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How old is John Smith's younger brother?
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7 B.
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11 C.
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13 D.
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What does John Smith's mom bring him when they visit?
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Listen and
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practice My name is John.
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Hi!
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Nice to meet you.
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My name is John Smith.
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I am 19 and a student in college.
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I go to college in New York.
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My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History.
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English is my hardest course.
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My professors are very friendly and smart.
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It's my second year in college now.
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I love it.
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I live in a big house on Ivy Street.
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It's near the college campus.
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I share the house with three other students.
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Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul.
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We help each other with homework.
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On the weekend, we play football together.
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I have a younger brother.
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He just started high school.
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He is 14 and lives with my parents.
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They live on Mulberry Street in Boston.
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Sometimes they visit me in New York.
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I am happy when they visit.
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My mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come.
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I really miss them, too.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English listening and speaking skills by engaging in a shadowing exercise with John, a college student from New York. You’ll practice basic self-introduction, discuss college life, and explore social interactions, all while improving your pronunciation and fluency. This method is effective for building confidence in speaking, especially for those preparing for tests like the IELTS. By the end of this practice, you will not only learn new vocabulary but also gain familiarity with conversational English used in everyday situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • My name is John - A simple way to introduce yourself.
  • Hi, nice to meet you - A polite greeting when meeting someone for the first time.
  • I am 19 and a student in college - Sharing your age and educational status.
  • My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History - Discussing academic interests.
  • English is my hardest course - Expressing challenges in learning.
  • I live in a big house on Ivy Street - Describing your living situation.
  • We help each other with homework - Talking about collaboration with peers.
  • I really miss them too - Sharing feelings about loved ones.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning with this lesson, leverage the shadowing technique. Listen carefully to John's speech and repeat after him at the same pace. The shadow speak method involves imitating not just the words but also the intonation, rhythm, and emotion in his voice. Since John speaks clearly and at a moderate pace, this is perfect for practicing fluency without feeling overwhelmed.

To enhance your practice, use a shadowing app that allows for easy replay and playback control, enabling you to slow down the audio if necessary. Start by repeating short phrases and gradually move to longer sentences. Don't forget to record yourself to evaluate your pronunciation and intonation. This will greatly help you during your IELTS speaking practice.

Consistency is key. Practicing every day, even for just a few minutes, will lead to significant improvements in your speaking skills. Remember, the goal of shadowing is not merely to mimic but to integrate the language naturally into your own 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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