Shadowing Practice: John Lennox: "The Artificial in AI is real" - Learn English Speaking with Video

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We've never been able before to simulate human intelligence to such a degree.
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And that's what AI is at the base.
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But the basic idea is we need to take the word artificial seriously.
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A pioneer in the topic who rejoices in the name of
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Professor Joseph Ray Mellichamp of Alabama wrote a paper many years ago.
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The title of his paper was The Artificial in Artificial Intelligence is Real.
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It's not real intelligence, it simulates intelligence.
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But it's easy to lose that because of the language that's used,
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you know, deep learning, artificial intelligence makes you think you're dealing with something that's very close to a human being
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when actually you're not.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "John Lennox: "The Artificial in AI is real"" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.