Shadowing Practice: KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 11 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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News in 60 is supported by El Pato Fresh Mexican Restaurants.
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Today marks 25 years since the deadly 9-11 attacks.
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Several remembrance events will be happening across the valley today.
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Some of those events happening in Farr, McAllen, and Harlingen.
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For details, you can visit our website, krgv.com.
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Mission PD just received two grants.
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One of them will help to keep young offenders out of the criminal justice system.
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The second grant will aim to put more officers on the ground along with new equipment.
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And this man is behind bars today.
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He's accused of killing three of his family members at Alton.
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A grand jury indicted Garub Chopra in the murders of his mother, father and grandmother.
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The three were found in an Alton home back in June.
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Chopra is facing multiple charges including capital murder.
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A hearing has not been set yet.
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And the weather will have highs today in the triple digits with no chance of rain.
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As always, you can check out the free KRGV weather app for your complete first warm-five forecast.
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That's your News in 60.
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I'm Joel Genueva.
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Have a great day.
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News in 60 is supported by El Pato Fresh Mexican Restaurants.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 11" 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.