Shadowing Practice: Learn English Through Stories || If you really want to Improve English Then Watch This video || - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Before we start, please listen carefully.
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This is a very important story.
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Please watch it till the end.
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In this story, you will learn how to improve your English.
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I will share some simple tips.
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I will use easy sentences.
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These sentences are very useful in daily life.
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But here is the important thing.
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Please repeat every sentence.
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Practice every day.
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If you don't practice, nothing will happen.
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You can watch 1,000 videos.
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But without practice, you will not improve.
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This is the goal of Englivate.
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To help you learn better English.
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To keep you motivated.
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To make learning easy and fun. So, are you ready?
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Let's start the story.
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My name is John.
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I am 25 years old.
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I live in a small town.
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I have a big dream.
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I want to speak English fluently.
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But there is one problem.
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My English is very weak.
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I cannot speak English well, I always say to myself.
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When I try to speak, I feel nervous.
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My hands shake.
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My voice becomes low.
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I forget simple words.
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People laugh at me.
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They say, your English is so bad.
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This makes me very sad.
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Every day, I wake up early.
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I tell myself, today is a new day.
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I will try again.
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I watch English videos.
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I read English books.
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I write English sentences. But nothing works.
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Why is this so hard?
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I ask myself.
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One day, my friend Ali comes to my house.
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He speaks English very well.
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I ask him, how do you speak so well?
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He smiles and says, can I tell you a secret?
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Yes, please tell me, I say.
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Ollie sits next to me.
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He says, John, you are making one big mistake.
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What mistake?
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I ask.
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You only watch videos.
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You never practice.
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You never speak.
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I think about this.
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He is right.
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I only listen.
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I never speak.
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Ollie continues, English is like swimming.
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You cannot learn swimming by watching videos.
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You have to jump in the water.
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So what should I do?
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I ask.
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Ali gives me a simple plan.
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Ali says, follow these five steps every day.
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Step 1.
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Learn 5 new sentences daily.
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Not words.
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Sentences.
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Because we speak in sentences.
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Step 2.
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Repeat each sentence 10 times.
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Say it loudly.
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Say it clearly.
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Step 3.
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Use these sentences in real life.
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Talk to yourself.
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Talk to friends.
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Talk to family.
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Step 4.
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Don't be afraid of mistakes.
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Mistakes are your teachers.
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They help you learn.
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Step 5, Be consistent.
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Practice every single day.
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Even for 10 minutes.
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That's it, I ask.
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That's it, Ali says.
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Simple things done daily create big results.
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The next morning, I wake up with hope.
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I can do this, I say to myself.
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I start with simple sentences.
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Good morning.
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How are you?
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I am fine, thank you.
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What is your name?
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Nice to meet you.
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How can I help you?
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I repeat each sentence ten times.
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Then I practice more sentences.
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I would like some water, please. Can you help me?
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I don't understand.
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Can you repeat?
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Thank you so much. Have a nice day.
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I feel good.
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This is easy.
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One week passes.
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I know many new sentences now.
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I use them every day.
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When I go to the shop, I say, Hello.
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How much does this cost?
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The shopkeeper answers, I understand him.
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I will take this one, please.
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He gives me the item.
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I say, thank you.
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Have a good day.
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I feel so happy.
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I am speaking English in real life.
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But learning is not always easy.
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Sometimes I face problems.
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One day, I try to speak to a stranger.
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But I forget my words.
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My mind goes blank.
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I I.
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I want to.
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I cannot finish my sentence.
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The person walks away.
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I feel bad.
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I want to give up.
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Maybe I cannot do this.
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I think.
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That night, I call Ollie.
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I made a mistake today.
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I forgot everything, I say.
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Ollie laughs gently.
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He says, John, this is normal.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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The important thing is, did you try?
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Yes, I tried, I say.
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Then you did not fail.
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You learned.
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Try again tomorrow.
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Ali's words give me strength.
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I will not give up, I tell myself.
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I continue my practice.
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Every morning.
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Every evening.
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I learn new sentences.
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Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
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Could you please speak slowly?
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I am sorry, I am still learning.
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Can you help me with this?
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I really appreciate your help.
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I talk to myself in the mirror.
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I feel silly at first.
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But it works.
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I also start thinking in English.
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Not in my native language.
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This is very helpful.
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30 days pass.
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Something amazing happens.
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I meet an English tourist on the street.
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He asks me.
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Excuse me, can you help me?
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I am looking for the train station.
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Before, I would run away. But today, I stop.
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I smile. Of course.
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I can help you, I say confidently.
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Go straight on this road.
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Then turn left.
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The station is on your right side.
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It will take about ten minutes.
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The tourist smiles.
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He says.
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Thank you so much.
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Your English is very good.
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My heart fills with joy.
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I cannot believe it.
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Thank you.
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Have a safe journey.
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I say.
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I walk home with a big smile.
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Three months pass.
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I am a different person now.
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I speak English every day.
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I am not afraid anymore.
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I make mistakes sometimes. But I don't care.
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I learn from them.
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Today, I want to share my story with you.
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I want to tell you something important.
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You can improve your English.
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It doesn't matter where you are from.
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It doesn't matter how weak your English is right now.
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It doesn't matter how many times you have failed.
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What matters is.
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You start today.
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You practice daily.
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You never give up.
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And that is the end of John's story.
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But wait, this is not really the end.
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This is actually the beginning of your story.
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You are just like John.
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Today, you watched this video.
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You learned something new.
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Now the question is.
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What will you do next?
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Will you close this video and forget everything?
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Or will you take action?
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Here is my challenge for you.
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Pick any five sentences from this story.
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Write them down.
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Repeat them ten times.
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Use them tomorrow in real life.
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If you do this, I promise you will improve.
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Remember.
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Watching is not enough.
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You must practice.
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You must speak.
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You must repeat.
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This is the mission of Ingley Vate.
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We are here to help you.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking with this video is essential for anyone looking to enhance their English skills. The speaker, John, shares a relatable narrative that emphasizes the significance of consistent practice. By engaging in the shadowing technique—where you repeat what you hear just after the speaker—you can improve your fluency and confidence. This interactive method allows learners to absorb the rhythm and intonation of natural speech, helping them overcome initial doubts about their speaking ability.

When you repeat after the speaker, you not only build muscle memory for pronunciation but also reinforce sentence structures and vocabulary. Make it a habit to watch the video multiple times. Each time, focus on your pronunciation and aim to sound as close to the original speaker as possible. This approach will greatly improve your English pronunciation and make your speaking more authentic.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speaker uses several practical sentence structures that are essential for effective communication. Here are a few key examples:

  • Simple Present Tense: John uses sentences like, "I live in a small town," to describe his routines and ongoing situations. This tense is fundamental for beginners to convey facts and habits.
  • Expressions of Desire: Phrases such as, "I want to speak English fluently," show how to articulate goals. This structure is vital when discussing aspirations and encourages learners to express their own ambitions.
  • Common Questions: John's inquiries, like "How do you speak so well?" demonstrate how to form direct questions, an important skill for engaging in conversations.

By practicing these structures through shadow speech, you can make them part of your active vocabulary and improve your ability to hold conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice with this video, be aware of some common pronunciation traps that learners might encounter. For instance:

  • Words with 'th' sounds: Words like "the," “this,” and "that" can be challenging. Practice these sounds by elongating and emphasizing them during shadowing exercises.
  • Contractions: The speaker uses contractions like "I'm" and "he's." Ensure you familiarize yourself with these to sound more natural in conversation.
  • Intonation Patterns: Notice how the speaker varies their voice pitch when asking questions versus making statements. Mimicking these intonation patterns will help you sound more fluent.

Utilizing a shadowing app can provide instant feedback, allowing you to pinpoint pronunciation discrepancies. Regular practice with shadow speech will enable you to overcome these challenges and advance your speaking capability effectively.

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.