Shadowing Practice: Learning English Podcast for Beginners | A1 English Listening Practice - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello everyone!
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Welcome to this English listening practice.
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This video is for beginner English learners.
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You can listen and learn English with me.
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Are you ready?
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Let's start!
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Let's talk about daily life.
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What do you do every day?
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I'll tell you about my day, morning to night.
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Listen and see if your day is the same.
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Talking about daily life Every day, I do many things.
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In the morning, I wake up at 7 o'clock.
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I brush my teeth and wash my face.
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Then I have breakfast.
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I usually eat toast and eggs.
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I drink a cup of coffee.
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After breakfast, I start work.
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I work on my computer at home.
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Sometimes I go outside for a short walk.
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At 12 o'clock, I eat lunch.
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I like rice and vegetables.
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In the afternoon, I read or study.
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Sometimes, I listen to English.
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In the evening, I cook dinner.
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After dinner, I watch a video or read a book.
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At 10 o'clock, I go to bed.
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This is my day.
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What about you?
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Do you want to learn English but feel too busy?
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Don't worry, you can use your daily life to practice English.
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I'll show you how I learn English in small easy ways every day.
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Let's make English part of your life.
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Every day I try to learn English.
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I don't study for many hours,
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I study a little every day.
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In the morning I listen to English while I drink my coffee.
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I listen to easy English podcasts or videos.
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This helps me learn new words.
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In the afternoon, I read something in English.
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I read short stories or easy news.
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Just 10 or 15 minutes.
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At night, I write in my notebook.
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I write simple sentences in English.
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For example, today I went to the park.
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It was sunny.
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I felt happy.
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Learning helps me remember new words.
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I also speak a little English every day.
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Sometimes I talk to myself in English.
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I say, I am making tea now or I am cleaning my room.
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It feels funny but it helps me practice.
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I try to use English in my daily life even just a little.
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You don't need to study for hours do a little every day.
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That's the best way to learn.
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Hey, I want to tell you something important.
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Learning English is not easy, and that's okay.
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Maybe you feel shy when you speak.
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Maybe you feel nervous.
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You think, what if I make a mistake?
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Don't worry, it's okay to make mistakes.
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Everyone makes mistakes, even native speakers.
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Maybe you feel sad when you don't understand English.
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That's normal.
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We all feel that way sometimes.
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But guess what?
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You are learning.
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You are trying.
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And that's amazing.
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You don't need to be perfect.
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You just need to keep going.
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Speak a little.
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Listen a little.
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Learn a little every day.
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I believe in you.
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You can do this.
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You are doing great.
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So smile and keep learning.
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You are not alone.
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Three easy tips to learn English every day.
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Now, I want to give you three easy tips to help you learn English every day.
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These are simple.
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You can do them at home even if you're busy.
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Ready?
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Let's go.
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Tip number one, listen to English every day.
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Just five or ten minutes is okay.
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You can listen to music,
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short videos, or podcasts in English.
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You don't need to understand everything, just listen.
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Your ears will get used to the sounds of English.
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time you will understand more and more.
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Tip number two, speak a little English every day.
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You can talk to yourself, yes really.
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Say simple things like I am cooking dinner or it's a nice day.
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You can also repeat what you hear in videos.
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Speaking out loud helps your brain and mouth work together.
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Don't be shy, just try it.
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Tip number three, learn three new words every day.
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Just three words, that's all.
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Write them in a notebook,
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say them out loud, try to use them in a sentence.
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If you do this every day,
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you will know 90 new words in one month.
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These three tips are easy, but they really work.
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Listen, speak and learn a few words every day.
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You can do it!
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Keep going!
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Hey, I want to tell you something.
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You are doing a great job.
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Learning English is not easy but you You are trying.
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And that is amazing.
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Maybe you feel slow.
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Maybe you think, my English is not good.
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But that's not true.
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Your English is growing every day.
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Remember you don't need to be perfect.
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You just need to keep going.
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One step at a time.
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One word at a time.
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Be proud of yourself.
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You showed up today.
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You listened, you learned.
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That's something to celebrate.
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So smile, breathe and say, I can do this.
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I am learning English.
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I will keep going.
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Yes, you can do it.
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And I'm here to help.
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Great job today.
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You listened, you practiced.
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That's how you get better at English.
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Remember, just a little practice every day helps a lot.
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You can listen again tomorrow or try another video.
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If you liked this video,
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please give it a like.
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And don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more easy English practice.
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You can also leave a comment below.
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Tell me, why are you learning English?
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I love reading your answers.

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About This Lesson

This English listening practice lesson is designed specifically for beginner learners at the A1 level. In this episode, you'll immerse yourself in daily life activities narrated slowly and clearly. You'll learn simple phrases and vocabulary related to everyday routines, which will help you become familiar with common English expressions. By actively engaging with the content, you will enhance your listening and speaking skills, making English a part of your daily life. The goal is to encourage you to practice speaking out loud, reinforcing the language you hear.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • wake up - to stop sleeping
  • breakfast - the first meal of the day
  • computer - an electronic device for working
  • lunch - a meal eaten in the middle of the day
  • cook - to prepare food
  • bed - where you sleep at night
  • happy - feeling good or joyful
  • study - to learn about a subject

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider incorporating shadow speech techniques into your practice. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear in real-time, which can greatly enhance your speaking skills. Start by playing the video at its normal speed and listen closely to the narrator’s voice. As you listen, attempt to mimic their intonation and rhythm. This will help you get used to the natural flow of English speech.

If you find the pace challenging, use a shadowing app to slow down the audio without distorting it. This allows you to catch every word while still developing your pronunciation and fluency. Focus on simple phrases like "I wake up at 7 o'clock" or "I cook dinner" and repeat them several times. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with speaking naturally.

Additionally, consider incorporating short IELTS speaking practice into your routine. You can record yourself speaking about your daily activities and listen to your pronunciation. Use these recordings to identify areas for improvement while practicing your shadowing technique. Remember, learning English with YouTube can be a fun and effective way to improve your skills—make sure to engage actively with the content!

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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