Shadowing Practice: Learn To Listen “Start Today, Do Confidently Tomorrow!” #affirmations #selfimprovement#learntolisten - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Learn to listen.
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I used to talk too much, always trying to be heard.
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Then one day someone said, "You don't listen." It stayed in my mind.
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So I began to practice listening.
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truly listening, I stopped interrupting.
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I looked into people's eyes, I paid attention.
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Suddenly, I heard things I'd never noticed before.
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Feelings behind words.
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Silence full of meaning.
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I realize that listening is a gift.
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It shows care.
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respect and love.
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When we listen, we're going to be able to do it.
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People open up, hearts heal and trust grows.
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Sometimes silence says more than speech.
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I still speak.
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But now I listen more than I talk.
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The world sounds softer this way.
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Listening taught me that every person has a story worth hearing.
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If only we take the time to hear it.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn To Listen “Start Today, Do Confidently Tomorrow!””. This video has 20 sentences and 136 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| interrupt verb | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking. |
| suddenly adverb | /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ | Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner. |
| soft adjective | /sɔft/ | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| grow verb | /ˈɡɹəʊ/ | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| truly adverb | /ˈtɹuːli/ | In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately. |
| speech noun | /spiːt͡ʃ/ | The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate. |
| realize verb | /ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ | To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time). |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| open up verb | To open. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'd, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like silence, heal, interrupt.
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.