Shadowing Practice: In Just 5 Minutes｜Your PERFECT Learning Plan with 3 Questions🙋 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So, you've got tons of English resources saved in your favorites, but honestly, you're kind of stuck on where to even begin.
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Many people ask me, how can I improve my English?
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This vague question can be solved by asking yourself three simple questions.
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What is your current level?
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What goal do you have?
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And how much time do you have for English learning?
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Once you've answered all of these three questions, you will know what you should do.
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So firstly, what is your current level?
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I believe there are mainly three different levels firstly a1
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and a2 this is the basic level where you know fundamental pronunciation rules
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and have a relatively small vocabulary you know the name numbers fruits
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and some simple sentence structures like i like doing something i don't like it i need to do something
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and you can read a little bit at the intermediate level b1
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and b2 you can have very basic conversations about topics like hobbies, give self-introduction, or describe something for 30 seconds or 1 minute.
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At this stage, you will still make some grammatical errors, your speaking rate is relatively low, and you sometimes lack variety in sentence structures.
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At the advanced level c1 and c2 you can use the language to make speeches
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and give presentation confidently you can discuss complex topics like climate
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change artificial intelligence anything you like in english that's essentially the
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most advanced level in english learning tell me in the comment
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which level you're at now after figuring your stage ask yourself
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what kind of goal you have do you want to be a researcher
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or business person who uses english as a working language
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or are you an english enthusiast who want to converse with native speakers
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when traveling or online these are different goals finally consider how much time you can dedicate to english learning
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if you want to use english professionally spending just 10
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or 20 minutes daily isn't enough anyone claiming you can be super fluent in one week
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or two is lying you need to be honest with yourself
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it's better to commit to no less than 35 minutes daily for the goal 2
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and no less than 1 hour for a goal 3.
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And actually do it than promise yourself 5 hours and never follow through.
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Okay, after figuring out all of that level, goal, time, you can start.
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In this video, I'll give you suggestions on speaking and listening.
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So for professional purpose, you'd better input more decent materials, which means speeches and well-structured passages,
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because you probably need to make speeches and presentations later.
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So your language style should be relatively formal and professional.
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If you are at A1 and A2, Just start with reciting short sentences from textbooks.
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I prefer coffee, and you can change the word coffee.
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I prefer chocolate.
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I prefer movies.
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The restaurant is packed with people.
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The bus is packed with people.
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This house is packed with people.
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See?
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Then switch to passages and conversations.
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You need some basic content or original input to have some progress.
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So if you're at B1 and B2, it is better for you to expose to more listening materials.
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You can check this channel listening time for graded material.
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So, when I listen to the podcast, don't just listen.
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You can retell, for example.
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You can do retelling.
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Listen for one sentence and then retell it without referring to the subtitle.
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If you feel it too difficult at the first time, do it with subtitles first but you need to make sure you can understand without subtitles in the end of the day.
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Second, you can do summary.
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If your telling is too demanding, listen and do summary.
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Get the big picture of this material and the general content to see if you have understood it.
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Also every day you can have 20 minutes to make your learning authentic and interesting.
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You can listen to low-paced vlogs by YouTubers like Bob the Canadian, speaking English with Boss or Volca English.
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These vlogs teach you authentic everyday expressions and they can help with basic conversation skills.
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Just try reading after them.
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Regardless of your level, choose the material where you can understand at least 90 to 95% of the content.
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This provides comprehensible input.
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The familiar content helps you understand the unfamiliar part in the videos or in the material.
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It can help create connections between what you've already known and the new knowledge.
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So, with English learning, consistency matters more than the amount of time.
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The most important thing is to stick to a plan.
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If you like this video, give a like and subscribe to my channel.
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See you next time.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “In Just 5 Minutes｜Your PERFECT Learning Plan with 3 Questions🙋”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: english, material, goal, learning, listen. This video has 67 sentences and 778 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:34. The speaker talks at a natural 170 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| retell verb | /ɹiˈtɛl/ | To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase. |
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
| vlog noun | /ˈvlɑɡ/ | A weblog using video as its primary presentation format. |
| firstly adverb | /ˈfɜɹstli/ | In the first place; before anything else; first. |
| authentic adjective | /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/ | Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
| passage noun | /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ | A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| comprehensible adjective | /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ | Able to be comprehended. |
| confidently adverb | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. |
| converse verb | /kənˈvɝs/ | To talk; to engage in conversation. |
| enthusiast noun | /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/ | A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm. |
| grammatical adjective | /ɡɹəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ | Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language. |
| recite verb | /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ | To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| dedicate verb | /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ | To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. |
| follow through verb | To execute or complete a commitment. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've answered · have understood · you've already known |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | person who uses · materials, which means |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should do · should be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to do · need to be · need to make |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, you've, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, enthusiast /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
- Long words — get the stress right: comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, enthusiast /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/, grammatical /ɡɹəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 retell, subtitle, vlog.
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.