Shadowing Practice: Lessons of Worth with Viola Davis - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You're worth it.
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Three words we have all heard at least a thousand times, right?
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You're worth it.
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But do you really understand what that means?
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It's a beautiful reminder to us all that we have worth.
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You have reason and rarity.
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There is value in each and every one of us, including you.
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that is precious even on the days you might not feel it.
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You never depreciate in value.
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Those words are there to remind you.
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So to all those watching who feel like that or have ever felt like that, focus on what I'm about to say and repeat after me.
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I'm worth it.
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Okay?
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Maybe that felt great or perhaps that felt weird.
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Let's go again.
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First, take a deep breath and let it out.
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Forget the naysayers and silence the critics, even if the harshest words are the ones you say to yourself.
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Do not doubt yourself and this time speak it louder, really loud.
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I'm worth it.
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And the next time you hesitate before going after something want, the next time you blush and brush off a compliment, the next time you doubt your place in the world,
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in the workplace, in your home or in your own skin, say these words to yourself, I'm worth it.
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And I know you will always say it like you mean it.
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I'm worth it.
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because you are and always will be.
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Got that?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 25 sentences and 237 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:49. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| harsh adjective | /ˈhɑɹʃ/ | Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses. |
| reminder noun | /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ | Someone or something that reminds. |
| workplace noun | /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ | The place where someone works. |
| critic noun | /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ | A person who appraises the works of others. |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| hesitate verb | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination. |
| blush noun | /ˈblʌʃ/ | An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc. |
| depreciate verb | /dəˈpriʃiˌeɪt/ | To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of. |
| naysayer noun | /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/ | One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. |
| rarity noun | /ˈɹɛəɹəti/ | A measure of the scarcity of an object. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brush off verb | To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: brush /bɹʌʃ/, harsh /ˈhɑɹʃ/, blush /ˈblʌʃ/, depreciate /dəˈpriʃiˌeɪt/
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, remind, breathe.
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.