Shadowing Practice: Learn English With Priyanka Chopra - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You know, you might not hit the nail on the head every single time, but when you do, it's sort of magic, because you wouldn't have done it before and you're never going to do it again.
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You hit the nail on the head then.
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You hit the nail on the head, Mr. Gustav.
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I think we hit the nail on the head.
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Hit the nail on the head means to say or identify something exactly right.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Learn English With Priyanka Chopra" 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.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmight not hit
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingyou're never going to do

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →