Shadowing Practice: It Took Me 80+ Years to Realize What I'll Tell You In 9 Minutes | Sandra Hart - Learn English Speaking with Video

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don't wait for someday someday is now the clock  won't pause The World Won't Wait laugh loud love
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deep choose the dream speak your heart take  the chance life is a whisper Gone Too Soon
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so Live While You Can hello and welcome this is sander har thank you  for joining me again today all of the years that
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I've been on YouTube it's been about seven years  I have grown and I have changed and my channel has changed and I realized that I was being guided  in a Direction of motivation in a direction of
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helping people that are over 60 lead a better  life and then about a year ago I realized that I was not only helping people over 60 but I  was helping all of us from 18 to 89 to try
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to find out how to move in life and what things  are important and what things are not important
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and I want you to think about it when you were  younger or if you are young right now what goals in life do you think are really important  what things in your life do you really think
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are important well I can tell you from my 86y  old eyes and perspective the things that you think are important now if you are young are  not exactly the things that you will realize
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later on in life that are important when I was  younger it was all about me in a way it was
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all about earning a living reaching goals  hitting plateaus finding the right person to spend the rest of my life with those are  all really a very very important things but
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each and every step that you make a long  the way helps you grow into who you are today I want you to realize no matter how young  or old you are the most important thing is to
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live your life don't just be like the stones  that Skip Along the surface of Life be the person that dives in be the person that feels the  coolness of the water against your skin that can
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smell the fresh water or the salt water in the  air be that person that lives beyond yourself
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don't ever forget that it's not all about you  as a single mother raising my children it was
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not all always all about me it was about  my children but that all about me became my goal became my passion to be successful  and to reach whatever Heights I could in
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life and once I reached those Heights I looked  around at myself and I said is that all there is
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is that all there is and now that I am older  I realize that there is more to life than
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achieving than money there is more to life  than that I can look back now from where I
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am and understand one of the most important  things in life is to live it and by that I
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mean finding your purpose your passion I had  no idea when I started this YouTube channel
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that this is where I would wind up so it was  only a few years ago maybe about 3 years years ago that my channel really started to grow but  it was because I was talking about things that
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were really important to you and to me I was  talking about life and the lessons and the things that I have learned in life Embrace  each and every day as though it's going to
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be your last even if you're 18 if you have  that fire in your belly and you wake up and you say today what is my purpose how much can I  drink of Life today how many people can I help
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today if you live your life with that goal from  the very beginning by the time you reach 40 or
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50 you will have a very very satisfying life I've  often said on this channel that every 10 years I
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have morphed into something else every 10 years  in my life I have either had a different career I've gone in a different direction and with this  channel now it's not all about worrying about
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clicks and how can I make something go viral  in my heart it's not all about that it's about
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helping you so I am sharing whatever I have  done in life and whatever experiences I've had in life to try to help you build a  better and more purposeful life and as
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I said before breathe into life every  single day be sure that every single day in your life you do something to help  someone else whether it's a small smile a
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a gesture just help someone else feel better  about their lives and you will be blessed in
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return and never forget it's not always all about  you as I said it's about your neighbor your friend
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and it's about finding your purpose in life if  you have a skill if you were born with a wonderful
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skill nurture that skill even whatever it is  nurture it and it will grow and it will help you
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live life because you are using the talents that  were given to you when you were born we're all different and we're all unique as I said before  but being able to find that purpose and to use
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that Talent will help you live life now the other  day I was feeling kind of down and I was wondering
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about why I'm here on YouTube and I was wondering  at my life Maybe I better just stop and spend more time with my family maybe travel a little bit um  enjoy whatever time I have on this Earth left and
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then I realize that I have found my purpose I  accident have found my purpose through YouTube
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my whole life no matter whatever job or whatever  career I had I always wound up to be the go-to person to give advice and I used to ignore uh  used to absolutely um irritate my husband so
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much because people would call me that I worked  with and ask me their opinion about various things but I just did what I guess I was meant to do but  I didn't realize it was what what I was meant to
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do I am so passionate about being here and  helping each and every one of you lead a
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more purposeful life so let's not waste any  more time find your passion breathe in life every single day help someone in some way use  your talents to make the world a better place
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to live in and if you are a YouTube Creator  don't worry about the clicks don't worry about going viral just be so happy that you have an  opportunity and a platform here to share your
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talents with others hold on on to it and live  your life fully now now is the only time that
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we have thank you so much for joining me today  and if you like this type of video I'd love to have you subscribe and know that wherever  you are in the world you are never never
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alone because you have this beautiful strong  compassion community that has your back and that we truly truly love you take care and  I hope to see you again in my next video

Context & Background

The video "It Took Me 80+ Years to Realize What I'll Tell You In 9 Minutes" by Sandra Hart shares profound insights derived from a lifetime of experience. Sandra reflects on her journey from pursuing personal achievements to understanding the deeper meaning of life. Through her motivational speaking, she encourages viewers of all ages—especially those over 60—to embrace their passions, help others, and live life to the fullest. The message emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and nurturing one's unique talents while making a positive impact in the lives of others. This perspective makes her dialogues rich with practical language for daily communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Don't wait for someday; today is the moment to take action."
  • "Embrace each and every day as though it's going to be your last."
  • "Breathe into life every single day."
  • "Help someone in some way—it brings blessings in return."
  • "Live your life fully; now is the only time we have."

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

If you're looking to improve your English pronunciation and fluency using the shadowing technique, this section will guide you through a practical approach using Sandra’s video. Here’s how to effectively utilize this material for your IELTS speaking practice or general conversation enhancement:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by listening to the video without taking notes. Focus on the rhythm and tone of Sandra's speech to get a feel for her delivery.
  2. Segment the Content: Choose a short segment, ideally no longer than 30 seconds. Rewind and listen multiple times to ensure comprehension.
  3. Repeat & Shadow: Play the chosen segment again, this time attempting to mimic Sandra's intonation and pronunciation as you speak along with her. This is known as shadowspeak.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your practice. This will help you identify areas where you can improve your articulation and pronunciation.
  5. Review & Reflect: Compare your recording with Sandra's original segment. Pay attention to nuances in her speech. Note any areas for further improvement, such as speed, clarity, or emotional expression.

By integrating these phrases into your daily communication and employing the shadowing technique, you will not only enhance your speaking skills but also cultivate a deeper understanding of conversational English.

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.