Shadowing Practice: Learn English with Podcast | Slow English Listening & Fluency Practice | A1 & A2 Shadowing Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, everyone.
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Welcome to Speak English with me.
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I'm very happy to have you all here today.
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Hi, everyone.
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Thank you for joining us.
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Today, we are going to practice English by talking about a very special topic.
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Yes, today's topic is New Year.
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Please relax, listen carefully, and speak along with us.
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Don't worry about mistakes.
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Pause the video and repeat after us.
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What does New Year mean to you?
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For me, the new year means the beginning of a fresh start with new hope and new opportunities.
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That's true.
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The new year is the time when people feel motivated to change their life in a positive way.
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It also helps us forget past mistakes and focus on a better future.
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How do people usually celebrate the new year?
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Many people celebrate the new year by spending time with family, eating special food, and sharing happiness.
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Some people watch fireworks while others prefer to pray and thank God for their life.
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Celebrating the new year with loved ones makes the moment more joyful and meaningful.
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Do you make new year resolutions?
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Yes, I do.
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A new year resolution is a promise we make to improve ourselves.
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That's correct.
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My new year resolution is to become more confident and disciplined in my daily life.
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My New Year resolution is to practice English every day and speak without fear.
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How do you feel when a new year begins?
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I feel excited, hopeful, and thankful for another chance to improve my life.
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Even if the past year was difficult, the new year gives us strength to start again.
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Yes.
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Every new year reminds us that change is possible if we try.
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Sincerely.
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This new year I want to focus on learning new skills, improving my English, and becoming a more confident person.
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Although I made mistakes in the past, I believe this new year will help me grow and become stronger.
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The new year is not only about celebrations but also about making positive changes in our daily life.
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If I practice English a little every day, I know that I can speak confidently by the end of this year.
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this new year do not be afraid of mistakes every mistake is a step toward learning
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and success believe in yourself
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and your ability to grow you can achieve your goals with patience
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and practice you did a great job today drop a comment below
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and share your new year resolution with us thank you for
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watching speak english with me see you in the next episode Happy New Year!

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Learn English with Podcast | Slow English Listening & Fluency Practice | A1 & A2 Shadowing Practice" 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.