Shadowing Practice: LEVEL 3 DAY 5 T2P2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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way we can be productive is by removing distractions.
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A distraction is something that doesn't let you focus on your work.
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For example, if you're trying to work and you hear dogs barking outside, that might make you lose focus.
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Some distractions are hard to remove, like your neighbor's dog, but other distractions are easy to remove.
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For instance, you can silence your cell phone.
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If you hear your phone vibrate or ring, you usually want to look at your phone.
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When my phone vibrates, I sometimes get distracted.
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If you want to remove this distraction, you can put your phone on silent or on airplane mode.
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For some people this is hard.
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Some people don't want to ignore their phone calls and messages.
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They think that it's very important to check their phone.
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This This might be true, but it's also important to finish your work.
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If you silence your phone, it can help you finish your work faster.
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So removing distractions like this can be very helpful.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "LEVEL 3 DAY 5 T2P2" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →