Shadowing Practice: Learn Polish Past Tense Naturally - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I am in Wiednich.
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I am in Wiednich.
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8 years ago I was also in Wiednich.
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I studied in this town.
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I don't study now, but I will show you my favorite place.
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And now I will tell you how to create a past year in Polish language.
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Come on!
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I live here.
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Together with me, Zabi and Victor,
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my friends from the studio.
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There were two women, Iris and Diana.
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There was a student of law,
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who told us a lot of stories about criminal stories.
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There was a mother of the high-fueless,
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who always stood in the middle of the night.
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She also lived with her child and all his games.
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Aga, where did you live in the time of studies?
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A friend with my friend Ani,
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we lived in the academy.
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Did you live in one room?
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Yes, in one room, without a wooden room.
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But the wooden room was on the floor.
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I'm curious who lives right now.
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It's a place where I buy food.
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I always bought here a falafel.
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Zabi and Viktor bought a schnitzle Diana and Iris bought tacos.
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Diana always bought the most most,
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and Iris bought the most most.
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Aga, what did you buy for eating when you were in the studies?
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I usually buy yogurt and Chinese soup.
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In a store from Akademica was a store,
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in which there was everything that students needed.
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After a good session, we also bought a very good wine of Sophia.
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Ah, the times!
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Ah, they don't come back!
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You can see that in the past very important is to who is the person who is the person,
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the woman, the child, the group of men,
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or the group of men.
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In each situation, the person,
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which we use, will have another meaning.
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If you want to know all these words and practice using them in practice,
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then go to our platform.
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Use of the time in the past in the Polish language will be super easy.
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Easypolish.org.
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I can't wait for you.
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Sometimes I'm running.
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I'm running a lot faster in Wiednia,
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because there's a lot of beautiful tracks.
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Sometimes we're running together with Zabim and Viktor.
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They're running a lot faster than me.
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and sometimes we were together Zabim i Wiktorem.
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Oni biegali dużo szybciej niż ja.
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A czasem biegałyśmy razem z moimi koleżankami.
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One biegały troszkę wolniej.
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A ty biegałaś na studiach?
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Na studiach to ja biegałam za chłopakami.
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A Ania biegała za autobusami, bo jej ciągle uciekały.
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But there was one friend who ran the marathon.
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That was something.
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Wow! wore together
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my German teacher brought here his students so I found the place which probably như the maker at Wiednior
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Then I took my friends here,
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and they took my friends here.
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Diana took my friends here,
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and today I took my Agę to the best struggle in Wiednian.
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Go!
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It was really long pasting because we're makingdas with a discriminate from our друзья group in order.
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Do you feel a little Wagner with some
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short см cut 별 finish scenes,
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which have to be civility,
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so this is not a difficult thing!
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seinen Nathan
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If you want to learn all the words and practice using them in practice,
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To wejdź na naszą platformę i zrób ćwiczenia,
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które do tego odcinka przygotowała Ada, nauczycielka z naszego zespołu.
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Znajdziesz je na easypolish.org.
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Wiedeń to turystyczne miasto, które zwiedza wiele osób.
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I also visited them during the study.
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I would like to visit the old town.
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My parents, during the tour, visited the palace.
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My sister visited the park,
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and my cousin visited the beautiful winnice on the mountains around the city.
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And my colleagues visited the store with the equipment that they didn't have to be able to get.
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Aga, what have you already found here?
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I found many different churches,
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but I haven't found any other gallery art.
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So we're going to finish this episode.
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to be a part of the video,
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and you subscribe to the channel,
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because on the Sunday morning will wait for you next week another portion of Polish language.
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See you!
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Bye!
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, learners will dive into the intricacies of the Polish past tense while enhancing their English speaking skills. By exploring the experiences shared in a nostalgic story about university life in Wiednich, students will discover how context shapes language usage in the past tense. This immersive approach not only reinforces grammatical concepts but also allows learners to practice shadowing—mimicking native speakers—to improve fluency in both languages. The natural flow of conversation in this video makes it an excellent resource for those looking to learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • studied - the past tense of study; to have learned or practiced knowledge
  • food - sustenance that is consumed for nourishment
  • stories - narratives or accounts of past events
  • bought - the past tense of buy; to have acquired something in exchange for payment
  • together - in the company of others; in unison
  • high-fueless - likely a playful term for students under intense academic pressure
  • session - a period devoted to a particular activity
  • wonderful - something that inspires admiration; excellent

Practice Tips

To effectively practice shadow speech from this lesson, focus on the speed and tone of the speakers in the video. Here are some actionable tips:

  • Record Yourself: Play segments of the video and pause after each sentence. Repeat what you hear, emulating the speaker’s tone and pronunciation.
  • Watch with Subtitles: If available, turn on the subtitles to follow along as you practice. This technique will help reinforce word recognition and proper grammar usage.
  • Repetition is Key: Don’t hesitate to replay sections. Shadowing requires practice, so the more you engage with the material, the quicker you'll improve your speaking skills.
  • Join a Shadowing Site: Explore platforms that focus on shadowing techniques, allowing you to fine-tune your skills with diverse content.
  • Engage with Peers: Find a language partner interested in practicing together. Doing so can motivate you and provide real-time feedback.

By incorporating these shadowing strategies, you’ll find that mastering the past tense in Polish, or improving your English fluency, will feel more natural and achievable. Happy practicing!

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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