Shadowing Practice: Learn Australian English FREE with The Aussie English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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G'day, guys!
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How's it going?
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My name's Pete, and I'm the host of The Aussie English Podcast, a podcast designed specifically to teach you guys Australian English.
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This podcast is free, guys.
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You can download it on your phone through any good podcast app.
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You can also listen on the website, theaussieenglishpodcast .com, guys.
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So, every week you will get multiple episodes.
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They're free.
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You'll get an interview episode with an authentic Australian.
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You'll get an expression episode where I teach you a common English expression.
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I will break it down.
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I will teach you the vocab.
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I will give you examples of how to use it.
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I'll give you an exercise for your pronunciation.
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And then at the end, I often teach you a little bit about Australian history, Australian culture, and just the thing,
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the beauty, the wonderful place that is Australia.
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So, get in there, guys.
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Go to the website or download a podcast app
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and listen to an episode today and start levelling up your English and I'll chat to you soon.
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Peace out, guys.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 20 sentences and 179 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:10. The speaker talks at a natural 153 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 85% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| authentic adjective | /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/ | Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| vocab noun | [ˈvoʊ.kæb] | Vocabulary, especially that acquired while learning a language. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| download verb | /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ | To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| exercise noun | /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ | Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. |
| specifically adverb | /spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/ | In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly. |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
| episode noun | /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ | A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course. |
| multiple adjective | /ˈmʌltɪpəl/ | Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be… |
| interview noun | /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/ | Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official or adversarial nature. |
| wonderful adjective | /ˈwʌndəfl̩/ | Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary. |
| host noun | /hoʊst/ | One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, you'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, specifically /spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like podcast, authentic, pronunciation.
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.