Shadowing Practice: Learn Arabic from scratch : Lesson 1 - The Speaking Course for Absolute Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone!
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Welcome to the very first class of my Arabic course for absolute beginners.
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In this course, we're going to learn words and how to put them together to form sentences.
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We'll begin with simple phrases and gradually work our way up to more complex ones.
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I want to let you know that in this course, we won't be focusing on reading and writing.
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We'll be covering that in a separate class.
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However, I will introduce you to the Arabic letters and we'll read and spell words together.
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Your main goal is to practice and repeat as much as you need to remember and pronounce the words correctly.
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Before we begin, I have three rules for you to follow to make the best out of this course.
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First, try to stay comfortable and relaxed.
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Second, practice by saying the words out loud until you get the pronunciation right.
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And third, don't be shy.
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Answer my questions as if you were right here in the classroom.
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You ready?
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Let's dive right in.
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The word for I in Arabic is Anna.
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repeat after me great job now if you want something the word for want is
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let's break down this word into syllables and say them one by one
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Great job!
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Remember the word for I?
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Once more, I want is Ureed.
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Come on, say it.
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Excellent.
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Now I want is أنا أريد.
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Repeat out loud.
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Now if there's another word coming after أريد, you may want to hook an O sound at the end.
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It goes like this.
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Repeat after me.
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Once more.
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For example, I want this or I want it.
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The word for it is ذلك.
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ذلك.
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ذلك.
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Once more, ذلك.
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I want it.
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أنا أريد ذلك.
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أنا أريد ذلك.
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Once again, how do I say I want it or I want this?
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Yes, أنا أريد ذلك.
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Very good.
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Okay, so let's continue building on this.
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I want is أنا أريد or أنا أريد.
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I don't want.
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The word for no or don't is لا.
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أنا لا أريد.
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أنا لا أريد.
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Come on, say it with me.
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أنا لا أريد.
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I don't want.
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Once again, how do I say in Arabic?
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I don't want.
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Yes.
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أنا لا أريد.
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Remember the word for it or this?
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Yes, ذلك.
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Say it with me.
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ذلك How do I say I don't want?
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أنا لا أريد.
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أنا لا أريد.
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Remember in the beginning we said that if there is another word that would come after أنا أريد
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You hook an O sound at the end It becomes أنا أريد أنا أريد Like أنا أريد ذلك I want this
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Now let's say I don't want this Can you guess how we say it in Arabic?
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Very good أنا لا أريد ذلك Great job!
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Now as we progress through this lesson, feel free to pause, rewind and practice and don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments below
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let's continue the word learn in arabic is ta'allam ta'allam ta'allam ta'allam
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now let's break this word down to syllables and say them one by one ta'allam ta ta'a
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ta'a ta'a ta'alla ta'alla ta'allam ta'allam
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Yes, exactly ta'allam ta'allam ta'allam Now,
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to get the form to learn, we say it like this.
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أَن أَتَعَلَّمْ N is equivalent to to.
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To learn, أَن أَتَعَلَّمْ Ta'allam just by itself means learn.
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To learn, أَن أَتَعَلَّمْ Yes,
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أن أتعلم Now let's say,
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I want to learn I want to learn in Arabic is أنا أريد أن أتعلم
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أنا أريد أن أتعلم Come on,
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say it louder Great effort so far.
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Remember the word for this or it in Arabic?
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Now let's reinforce what we've learned.
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How do you say, I want this in Arabic?
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Yes, you got it.
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repeat out loud and I already do that like now try to say I don't want this
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and I already do I don't want this.
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I don't want this.
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I don't want this.
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I don't want this.
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As we continue, remember that practicing is the key to mastering any language.
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So feel free to practice these phrases throughout the day to reinforce your memory.
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Now let's expand your vocabulary.
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The word for Arabic is الْعَرَبِيَّةِ الْ is equivalent to the.
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It's like I'm saying the Arabic.
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الْعَرَةِ Al-Arabi.
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Al-Arabiya.
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Al-Arabiya.
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Once again, how do you say Arabic?
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Al-Arabiya.
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Correct.
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Al-Arabiya.
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Practice, practice, practice.
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Al-Arabiya.
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Arabic.
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Remember how to say I want to learn.
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Listen carefully.
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أنا أريد أن أتعلم.
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Say it one more time.
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أنا أريد أن أتعلم.
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I want to learn.
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أن أتعلم To learn Now أنا أريد أن أتعلم العربية أنا أريد أن أتعلم العربية
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I want to learn Arabic أنا أريد أن أتعلم العربية
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You can pause the video and practice many times out loud.
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Great job!
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Keep up the great work and stay tuned for more Arabic lessons.
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Don't forget to practice and feel free to ask any questions in the comments below.
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Happy learning everyone!
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Assalamualaikum!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 102 sentences and 728 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:07. The speaker talks slowly, about 72 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| arabic adjective | /ˈæɹəbɪk/ | Only used in arabic acid |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| hook noun | /hʊk/ | A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| reinforce verb | /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ | To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| expand verb | /ɪkˈspænd/ | To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| tune noun | /tjuːn/ | A melody. |
| correctly adverb | /kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ | In a correct manner. |
| gradually adverb | /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ | In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| break down verb | To stop functioning. |
| keep up verb | To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like arabic, lesson, hook.
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.