Shadowing Practice: Learning to Say “I CAN DO IT” | A2 English Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
181 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hello and welcome to this video.
2
Today we're going to talk about something very important in life.
3
It is about learning to say, I can do it.
4
This small sentence is very powerful.
5
It can change how we feel and how we act.
6
When we believe we can do something, we try harder.
7
We do not give up easily.
8
We become more confident and strong.
9
But sometimes it is hard to say these words.
10
Maybe we are afraid.
11
Maybe we have failed before.
12
Or maybe someone told us we are not good enough.
13
These things can make us doubt ourselves.
14
They can stop us from trying new things.
15
But the truth is, everyone has the power to learn, grow, and succeed.
16
Saying, I can do it, is the first step.
17
When you say, I can do it, you are telling your mind to believe.
18
You are giving yourself a chance.
19
You are opening the door to something new.
20
Maybe you want to speak English better.
21
Maybe you want to try a new sport.
22
Maybe you want to make new friends.
23
Whatever it is, the first step is to say, I can do it.
24
This helps you start.
25
It gives you the courage to take action.
26
It helps you move forward.
27
When you say, I can't, you stop yourself.
28
But when you say, I can, you give yourself hope.
29
Let's think about a child learning to walk.
30
At first, the child falls many times.
31
But they do not stop.
32
They keep trying.
33
And one day, they walk.
34
Because they believe they can.
35
They do not think about failing.
36
They just try again and again.
37
This is how we all learn.
38
We try, we fall, we get up, and we try again.
39
That is why saying, I can do it, is so important.
40
It helps us to keep going.
41
It helps us to believe in ourselves.
42
Sometimes, people are afraid to fail.
43
But failure is not the end.
44
Failure is part of learning.
45
Every time we fail, we learn something new
46
We get better
47
We grow stronger
48
If we are too afraid to try, we miss the chance to succeed
49
That is why we must learn to say, I can do it
50
Even when we are afraid
51
Confidence is not something we are born with It is something we build and we build it by trying,
52
learning, and believing.
53
When you try something new and do it well, you feel proud, you feel good, you feel stronger.
54
And next time, it is easier to say, I can do it because you have done it before.
55
Think about a time when you did something hard.
56
Maybe it was your first day at a new school.
57
Maybe it was learning how to ride a bike.
58
Maybe it was talking in front of a group.
59
At first, you were nervous.
60
But you did it.
61
And after that, you knew you could do more.
62
This is how confidence grows.
63
One small step at a time.
64
One success at a time.
65
And it all begins with the belief that you can.
66
Sometimes we need to talk to ourselves in a kind way.
67
We need to say, it's okay I am learning I will get better
68
These words help us feel calm
69
They help us try again
70
If we are too hard on ourselves, we feel bad
71
We want to stop
72
So, be kind to yourself
73
Speak to yourself like you would speak to a good friend
74
Support yourself Encourage yourself
75
Say, you are trying your best.
76
Keep going.
77
You can do it.
78
These words matter.
79
They can change how we feel.
80
They can change what we do.
81
Let's also remember that everyone learns at their own speed.
82
Some people learn fast.
83
Some people need more time.
84
And that is okay.
85
You do not have to be perfect.
86
You just have to try.
87
Every time you try, you grow.
88
Every time you say, I can do it, you take one more step forward.
89
It is okay to make mistakes.
90
Mistakes are part of the journey.
91
They help us learn what to do better next time.
92
So, do not be afraid to make mistakes
93
Be proud that you are trying
94
That is brave
95
That is strong
96
Imagine you want to learn to swim
97
At first, it feels scary
98
The water is deep
99
You do not know how to move
100
But if you say, I can do it
101
You give yourself power
102
You take small steps
103
Maybe you just put your feet in the water.
104
Then you move a little more.
105
And one day you are swimming.
106
This is how learning works.
107
You begin with a small step.
108
You say, I can do it.
109
And you keep trying.
110
One day, you see that you have come far.
111
You have learned something new.
112
You feel proud.
113
You feel happy all because you believed in yourself.
114
It is also important to have people who support you.
115
Friends, family, or teachers can help you.
116
When they say, you can do it, it feels good.
117
It gives you more power.
118
But the most important voice is your own.
119
You must say it to yourself.
120
You must believe it because you are the one who takes the steps.
121
You are the one who does the work.
122
You are the one who grows.
123
So be your own cheerleader.
124
Be your own support.
125
Keep saying, I can do it.
126
And then do it.
127
Take action.
128
Try.
129
Practice.
130
Learn.
131
Grow.
132
You are stronger than you think.
133
You are smarter than you believe.
134
You are more able than you feel.
135
You just need to try.
136
If something is hard today, that's okay.
137
It will get easier.
138
Every day is a new chance.
139
A new chance to say, I can do it.
140
A new chance to try.
141
A new chance to learn.
142
Every day is a step on your journey.
143
Sometimes the journey is slow.
144
Sometimes it is fast but what matters is that you keep going.
145
What matters is that you do not give up.
146
Every time you say, I can do it, you are building a better future for yourself.
147
A future where you are not afraid.
148
A future where you try new things.
149
A future where you believe in your own strength.
150
That is a beautiful future
151
And it starts now
152
So take a deep breath
153
Think about something you want to do
154
Something that feels a little hard
155
Something you have not tried yet Now say I can do it
156
Say it again
157
Say it until you believe it
158
Now take a small step
159
Try one thing
160
Just one It does not have to be perfect
161
It just has to be real.
162
And then take another step. And another.
163
Before you know it, you are moving forward.
164
You are growing.
165
You are becoming stronger.
166
You are doing it.
167
And that is amazing.
168
Always remember that you can do more than you think.
169
You can learn.
170
You can grow.
171
You can try.
172
You can succeed.
173
All it takes is the first step.
174
All it takes is one small voice inside you saying, I can do it.
175
And that voice can become louder.
176
It can become stronger.
177
It can guide you every day.
178
So whenever you feel unsure, say the words again, I can do it.
179
Because you can.
180
And your journey is just beginning.
181
you
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
1
One Step at a Time Is Still Moving Forward | A2 English Shadowing
A22
Enjoying a Cup of Tea Slowly | A2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A11
Why Do We Still Feel Sleepy Even After Getting Enough Sleep? | Level A1 | English shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A28
What Does a Happy Day Look Like? | A2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A22
Before Giving Advice, Learn to Listen | A2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A138
Pomodoro Technique: How to Work Efficiently? | Level A1 | English shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A17
Overcoming Challenges with a Positive Mindset | A1 Shadowing Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A23
How to Say “I Don't Know” With Confidence | A2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A23
How to Find Motivation on Lazy Days | Level A2 | English shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A21
How to Develop a Growth Mindset | Level A2 | English shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A21
Why does motivation disappear so quickly | A2 Shadowing Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A12
Finding Joy in Everyday Moments | A1 Shadowing Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A19
Reclaiming Focus from the Infinite Scroll | A1 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A24
How Music Affects Your Mood | A2 English Shadowing Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B211
Direction Matters More Than Speed | B2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A270
English shadowing | Work and Careers | Level A2 | How to improve English
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A269
English shadowing | Self-introduction | Level A2 | How to improve English
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B111
How to Politely Change the Subject When a Question Gets Too Personal | B1 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B116
Why Does Jealousy Reveal Things We Don't Admit About Ourselves? | B1 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A22
The Strange Comfort of Having Something to Complain About | A2 English Shadowing
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
A22
10 sentences
Learn a Skill.How to improve your pronunciation #trending #wordforbeginners #motivation
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A2462
10 sentences
Never Give Up 💪✨ | Keep Going, Keep Growing | English Motivation | #easyenglish #englishforbeginners
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B134
6 sentences
Shadowing Practice: How to Speak English Without Fear 🌟 #Shorts #shadowingenglish
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B154
27 sentences
Mindset: The Power of 'Not Yet'
American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
A21
555 sentences
You Can Speak English 💬🇺🇸 | English Learning Podcast | English Reading and Listening Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A245
21 sentences
Why It Matters What You Say And Think - animated story motivation
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B13
32 sentences
Every Step Is Important #english #readingeanglish
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A21
17 sentences
You Can Do This
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B12
415 sentences
Be Kind to Yourself — You Are Enough & Love Yourself | English Motivation for Beginners
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B2128 sentences
I CAN DO IT - Powerful Motivational Speech Video (Featuring Lisa Nichols)
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Learning to Say “I CAN DO IT””. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: step, learn, grow, learning, afraid. This video has 181 sentences and 1228 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:32. The speaker talks at a steady 129 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 94% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| belief noun | /bɪˈliːf/ | Mental acceptance of a claim as true. |
| scary adjective | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | Causing fear or anxiety |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| courage noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| unsure adjective | uncertain, ambivalent. | |
| cheerleader noun | /ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/ | A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official… |
| stronger adjective | /stɹɔŋɡɚ/ | Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former. |
| journey noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ | A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. |
| ourselves | /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ | Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject. |
| fail verb | /feɪl/ | To be unsuccessful. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| confidence noun | /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ | Self-assurance. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| step forward verb | to take one or more steps forward, especially in response to a request for identification |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have failed · have done · have come |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who support · one who takes · one who does |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | stronger than · smarter than · more able than |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep trying · Keep saying |
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 succeed, swim, belief.
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.