Shadowing Practice: Labor's near record poll plunge | 9 News Australia - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Labor's primary vote has dropped to near record lows as two
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-thirds of Australians say they are dissatisfied with the Prime Minister's performance.
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Live to Connor McGovern at Parliament House, Connor, what is behind the slump?
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Good morning to you, Jane.
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Well, basically, people are unhappy with the cobwebs that are in their wallets, strapping in for rate hikes to round out the year and watching prices rise at the petrol pump.
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Labor's primary vote collapsing to a near record low of 27%.
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The only time that it was worse than that was under Julia Gillard in 2011.
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One nation in front, while two thirds of Aussies are unhappy with Anthony Albanese's performance.
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Before the Bondi Terror attack, Jane, he was actually in positive territory.
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It's not a great time for him to get these numbers.
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Anthony Albanese is in the US.
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And while he's there, Angus Taylor will spend the week at petrol stations here at home, Jane, selling the Coalition's idea for cheaper fuel.
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Connor, thank you.

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You're practicing English with "Labor's near record poll plunge | 9 News Australia" 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.