Shadowing Practice: It's way different than you think - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What does it feel like to die?
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It's a question that many are curious, if not a little scared about, but scientists are now closer than ever to understanding what actually happens while you're dying.
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Recently, researchers studied the brains and bodies of dying people to gain new insight into what it feels like as you die.
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First up, relaxation.
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A recent meta -analysis found
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that most people in the Western world will die in medical
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institutions where the first sign of death is a loss of hunger and thirst.
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Physicians call this the beginning of active dying
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and it is caused by an intense feeling of relaxation where
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you will likely only be capable of handling small spoonfuls of food and water.
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Step 2 of death: extreme fatigue and unconsciousness.
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One study found that 72 % of patients in this phase pre -death dreams involving reuniting with people who had already died,
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59 % said that they dreamed about getting ready to travel somewhere, and 28 % dreamed of meaningful experiences from their past.
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These pre -death dreams are happening because at this time you are mostly asleep and even dipping into unconsciousness.
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This means that if someone tries to physically wake you up, nothing will happen.
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The thing is, studies of unconscious patients show that when they did eventually wake up from being unconscious, they thought they were only just asleep.
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Essentially, you are not going to be aware of going in and out of consciousness.
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Some reports say that this stage of dying feels a bit like
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when you can't get out of bed from an intense cold or flu, but when you are dying, the sleep is no longer rejuvenating and the fatigue is consistent.
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Because at times you are now unconscious, it's harder to plan for oral medications.
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So at this point, you might be hooked up to syringe pumps
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or suppositories in order to get oral medications or dying aids before death.
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light.
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At this point, studies show that your heart will beat less forcefully, your blood pressure will fall, and your organs, including your brain, will function less.
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Essentially, your brain is trying to conserve energy as it slowly dies, and this causes your brain to lose the power of inhibition.
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You may have heard people talking about seeing the light or moving towards the light during near -death experiences.
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Brain studies on rats show that a dying brain's lack of inhibition causes the visual as well,
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which may explain why many people report this phenomenon of seeing light as their brain begins to die.
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Step four of death: Scary Breathing.
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Known as the death rattle, an unconscious person's breathing still follows the automatic patterns generated by the respiratory system of their brain.
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But they don't have proper awareness of their mouth and throat, so saliva builds up.
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The saliva in the back of the throat, mixed with the automatic quick breaths, creates loud breathing noises that many people will observe as disturbing,
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but it's important to note that the person dying is actually feeling no distress.
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In fact, the reason that this is happening to the dying person is because physiologically they are so relaxed.
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Step five of death: brain surging.
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A 2013 study on rat brains dying from cardiac arrest found
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that specific brain regions surged with synchronized low gamma waves more coherent than when the rats were alive
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brain waves were similar to when rats were engaged in high -level cognitive activity.
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This, of course, got researchers interested in what's happening to our brains as we die as well.
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In humans, a study on 567 dying men and women had their brains scanned as they were being resuscitated with CPR.
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It turns out that like the rats, the brains fired in intense ways,
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and those who survived the CPR reported events with no pain or distress,
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a meaningful evaluation of their life, and assessing their own actions towards others throughout their life.
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This is again all likely linked to the disinhibition of our brain as we die.
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It was also found that this disinhibition caused the part of the brain involved in memory to light up, allowing some people to access stored memories,
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while other patients, when resuscitated, couldn't remember anything that had just happened to them, even though brain scans in uninhibited, active ways.
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Some of these patients reported knowing that they were dying, but also that they were going towards a place that felt like home.
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One other study of a man's brain while dying found
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that his brain activation was similar to people who were on the psychedelic drug DMT.
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But more recent studies found resuscitated dying people reported that what they had experienced right before death felt different than hallucinations, illusions, or even dreams.
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emotions.
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We actually did a whole podcast on the cognitive side of dying and people's experiences and advice for death.
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Link here on screen and in the description over on our podcast channel side though.
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I think about dying all the time.
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That's why I made this video.
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Thank you so much for watching and I said peace.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will engage in an English speaking practice session centered around a thought-provoking topic: the process of dying and how individuals experience it. This material will not only enhance your understanding of complex vocabulary but will also serve as a rich source for practicing the shadowing technique. By listening to the provided transcript and repeating the phrases, you'll work on improving your English pronunciation and fluency. This lesson is particularly beneficial for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice, as it covers a fascinating theme and introduces critical terminology.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Active dying - The final stages of life when physical signs indicate death is approaching.
- Disinhibition - A condition where the brain loses its ability to control impulses and reactions, often observed in dying moments.
- Death rattle - A sound made during the dying process, resulting from fluid accumulation in the throat.
- Surging brain activity - An increase in brain function observed in some individuals during the dying process.
- Pre-death dreams - Dreams experienced by individuals nearing death, often involving memories and reconnections.
- Physiological relaxation - The physical state of relaxation found in individuals, particularly during the dying process.
- Meaningful evaluation - The introspective analysis individuals may have regarding their lives as they approach death.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning during this lesson, consider the following tips to enhance your English speaking practice:
- Utilize the shadowing technique: Repeat the transcript sentences after you hear them, matching the speaker's intonation and rhythm. This will help you better understand how to express complex concepts in English.
- Focus on pronunciation: Pay close attention to how specific words related to the dying process are pronounced. Words like "disinhibition" and "physiological" can be tricky, so practice slowly at first before increasing your speed.
- Experiment with tone: Since the topic is sensitive, try to mirror the emotional undertone of the video. This exercise will not only improve your speech but also convey empathy in your English speaking.
- Record yourself: After practicing with the transcript, record yourself reading it aloud. Listen to the playback to identify areas where you can improve your clarity and fluency.
- Engage in shadow speak: Pair up with a partner or a language buddy to practice dialogues based on the vocabulary introduced. This interaction will provide a realistic context to your learning.
By effectively implementing these practice tips, you will not only advance your English speaking abilities but also gain confidence in discussing profound subjects in English.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is caused · might be hooked · were engaged |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who had · those who survived · people who were |
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.