Shadowing Practice: Kendall Jenner, we are 100% sure you would slay. ⭐🐎️ - Learn English Speaking with Video

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If you weren't a model, what do you think you would be doing?
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Honestly, I think I'd probably be in the Olympics or going to the Olympics for horseback riding.
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That was always my dream, horseback riding.
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And do you still ride?
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I do.
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I have two horses.

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What You'll Practice in This English Lesson

Ever wondered how to talk about dreams and hobbies in natural English? This lesson uses a casual conversation from a video to help you practice speaking fluently, just like native speakers. You'll learn to discuss "what if" scenarios, share personal passions, and respond to questions smoothly—skills that work great for IELTS speaking practice or everyday chats. Plus, you'll get tips to improve English pronunciation and try shadow speak, a fun technique to mimic rhythm and tone.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice

  • "If you weren't a model, what do you think you would be doing?" – A common "second conditional" structure for hypothetical questions. Perfect for talking about alternate realities.
  • "Slay" – Informal slang meaning to do something exceptionally well (e.g., "She slayed the presentation").
  • "Honestly, I think I'd probably be..." – A natural way to soften a statement and sound conversational.
  • "Horseback riding" – The activity of riding horses (note the compound word "horseback").
  • "That was always my dream" – A simple phrase to emphasize long-held aspirations.

Tips for Shadowing This Video

Shadowing (or shadowspeaks) is all about copying the speaker's pace and tone. The video's dialogue is relaxed, with short pauses between thoughts—great for beginners. Here's how to practice:

  1. Play a 5-second clip, then pause and repeat it immediately. Focus on matching Kendall's casual intonation, especially in phrases like "I do" (short and clear).
  2. Notice how "I'd probably be in the Olympics" flows—link the words "I'd probably" to sound natural, not stilted.
  3. Record yourself and compare it to the video. Did you stress "always" in "That was always my dream"? Native speakers often emphasize this word to show importance.
Practicing with videos like this is a fantastic way to learn English with videos—you'll pick up real-world language while having fun! Keep at it, and you'll soon "slay" your English speaking too.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →