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Hello, I'm Emma Watson and I stand for gender equality.
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Hello, I'm Emma Watson and I stand for gender equality.
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This is the English Shadowing Channel.
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Here is a shadowing lesson which will help improve your English pronunciation and speaking.
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Before you start, make sure you're in a quiet space where you won't be distracted.
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Try it and let me know what you think.
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Listen and repeat.
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Hello, I'm Emma Watson and I stand for gender equality.
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And I stand for gender equality.
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And I stand for gender equality.
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Last year, world leaders at the UN signed up to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development Last year,
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world leaders of the UN for sustainable development.
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Last year, world leaders of the UN for sustainable development.
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Last year, world leaders of the UN signed up to the global goal of the UN for sustainable development.
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Last year, world leaders at the UN signed up to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development
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and committed to achieving gender equality by 2030.
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and committed to achieving gender equality by 2030.
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And committed to achieving gender equality by 2030.
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And committed to achieving gender equality by 2030.
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That's a huge ambition.
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A huge ambition.
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A huge ambition.
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That's a huge ambition.
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So if we're really going to achieve it,
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we need to start right now making changes every day.
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So if we're really going to achieve it,
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going to achieve it, so if we're really going to achieve it,
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we need to start right now,
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we need to start right now,
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making changes every day, making changes every day.
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We need We need to start right now making changes every day.
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We need to start right now making changes every day.
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So if we're really going to achieve it,
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we need to start right now making changes every day.
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really going to achieve it we need to start right now making changes every day.
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One thing I think that would make a real difference is
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if all girls and boys grow up feeling that they can achieve anything.
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One thing I think that would make a real difference
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One thing I think that you would make world difference is the feeling that they can achieve anything.
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The feeling that they can achieve anything.
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Is if all girls and boys grow up,
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feeling that they can achieve anything.
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Is if all girls and boys grow up feeling that they can achieve anything.
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One thing I think that would make a real difference is
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if all girls and boys grow up feeling that they can achieve anything.
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One thing I think that would make a real difference is
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if all girls and boys grow up feeling that they can achieve anything.
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And one way to make this happen is if everyone has strong role models to look up to in their communities,
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showing them what's possible.
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Strong role models to look up to in their communities.
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in one way to make this happen is
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if everyone has strong role models to look up to in their communities showing them what's possible.
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And one way to make this happen is
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if everyone has strong role models to look up to in their communities showing them what's possible.
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It's easy to assume that this is already happening in many parts of the world.
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It's easy to assume that this is already happening in many parts of the world.
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It's easy to assume that this is already happening in many parts of the world.
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But is it really?
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Is it really?
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Is it really?
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Is it really?
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But is it really?
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But is it really?
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But is it really?
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How often do we stop and really think about the balance of men and women making decisions?
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How often do we stop?
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How often do we stop?
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How often do we stop?
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How often do we stop making decisions?
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And really think about the balance of men and women making decisions.
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And really think about the balance of men and women making decisions.
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How often do we stop and really stop and really think about the balance of men and women making decisions?
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How often do we stop and really think about the balance of men and women making decisions?
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And doing the jobs that most influence our lives?
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Influence our lives.
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Influence our lives.
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and doing the jobs that most influence our lives.
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How often do we stop and really think about the balance of men
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and women making decisions and doing the jobs that most influence our lives?
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How often do we stop and really think about the balance of men
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and women making decisions and doing the jobs that most influence our lives?
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Are we really moving towards an equal world?
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towards an equal world?
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towards an equal world?
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Are we really moving towards an equal world?
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Are we really moving towards an equal world?
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Are we really moving towards an equal world?
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Where there's an equal number of men and women who work as doctors,
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news readers, politicians, Doctors, newsreaders,
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politicians, doctors, newsreaders, politicians, police,
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bosses, judges, and all those sorts of things.
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Police, bosses, judges, and all those sorts of things.
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Are we really moving towards an equal world where there's an equal number of men and women who work as doctors,
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news readers, politicians, police, bosses,
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judges, and all those sorts of things?
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What are the topics we have to do?
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What is the topic we have to do?
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What are the topics we have to do?
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What are the topics we have to do with the topics we have to do?
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Are we really moving towards an equal world,
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where there's an equal number of men and women who work as doctors,
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news readers, politicians, police, bosses,
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judges, and all those sorts of things?
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The only way to create change is to know the facts.
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To know where we're starting from.
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The only way to create change is to know the facts.
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So I'm here to ask you to take part in a
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really interesting project to measure where things actually stand with gender equality where you live.
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In a really interesting project,
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in a really interesting project,
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actually stand with gender equality where you live.
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Actually stand with gender equality where you live.
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So I'm here to ask you to take part in a
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really interesting project to measure where things actually stand with gender equality where you live.
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So I'm here to ask you to take part in a
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really interesting project to measure where things actually stand with gender equality where you live.
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Here it is.
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Here it is.
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It's really easy to do and if you collect enough data,
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we'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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It's really easy to do.
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It's really easy to do.
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And if you collect enough data And if you collect enough data,
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we'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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We'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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We'll be able to create a map of the world that
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we'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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It's really easy to do,
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and if you collect enough data,
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we'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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It's really easy to do and if you collect enough data,
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we'll be able to create a map of the world that shows what jobs men and women are doing.
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If you do this, we can find out the truth and really get to work making things fair,
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equal and better.
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If you do this, if you do this,
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we can find out the truth,
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we can find out the truth and better.
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And better.
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If you do this, we can find out the truth and really get to work making things fair,
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equal and better.
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If you do this, we can find out the truth and really get to work making things fair,
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equal and better.
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Thanks for listening and a huge thanks if you take part.
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It means a lot to me.
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The data you collect can help change the world.
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Thanks for listening and a huge thanks if you take part.
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Thanks for listening and a huge thanks if you take part.
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It means a lot to me.
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It means a lot to me.
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Thanks for listening and a huge thanks if you take part.
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It means a lot to me.
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The data you collect can help change the world.
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Thanks for listening and a huge thanks if you take part.
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It means a lot to me.
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The data you collect can help change the world.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking practice through shadowing techniques guided by Emma Watson's clear British accent. Shadowing involves listening to a speaker and simultaneously repeating what they say, which helps improve pronunciation and fluency. This session emphasizes key phrases related to gender equality and personal empowerment, making it not only a language-learning opportunity but also a chance to engage with important social issues. As you shadow Emma's speech, you can expect to enhance your enunciation, rhythm, and overall speaking confidence while practicing vital vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Gender equality: The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
  • Global Goals for Sustainable Development: International objectives aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity for all.
  • Ambition: A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
  • Make a difference: To have a significant impact or effect on a situation or community.
  • Role models: Individuals who are admired and looked up to, often serving as an example for others.
  • Achieve anything: The possibility of reaching any goal or aspiration.
  • Change every day: Making small, consistent efforts toward improvement and transformation.
  • Community: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Practice Tips

When engaging in shadow speech, especially with a speaker as articulate as Emma Watson, it’s essential to follow these tips:

  • Focus on Clarity: Pay attention to the crisp pronunciation of each word. Emma's enunciation is clear, making it an excellent model for your IELTS speaking practice.
  • Match the Pace: Start by listening to a phrase multiple times before attempting to shadow. Gradually increase your speed to match her tone and rhythm.
  • Repetition is Key: Repeat each phrase at least three times. This will help reinforce the vocabulary and pronunciation in your memory.
  • Utilize a Quiet Space: Ensure you are in a distraction-free environment to concentrate entirely on the sounds and rhythms of the speech.
  • Don't Rush: Allow yourself time to absorb the nuances of her speech. Remember, mastering pronunciation is a gradual process.
  • Record Yourself: Listen to your own shadowing sessions to identify areas for improvement. This can also enhance your self-assessment and motivation.

By integrating these techniques into your practice on this shadowing site, you will progressively improve your spoken English skills while discussing meaningful topics that matter. Happy learning!

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.

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