Shadowing Practice: Listening, Learning, Repeating, and Shadowing: English Speaking Skills - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Here we go. We are going to practice speaking English. We're going to do a lot of listening, learning, repeating, and shadowing, working on our English speaking skills. Let's take a look at this. Let's jump in. Have you ever thought that the biggest risk in life might actually be not taking any risks at all? Oo, say that with me. Ready? Have you ever thought that the biggest risk in life might actually be not taking any risks at all? Not taking any risks at all.
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That's a weird one at the end there, right? Risks. Risks. Risks at all. Risks at all.
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In today's practice, we're exploring risktaking.
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That's right. In today's practice, we're exploring risktaking, why it matters, how it helps us grow, and why stepping outside our comfort zones can change our lives. Let's say that again. why it matters, how it helps us grow, and why stepping outside our comfort zones can change our lives.
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We'll also talk about how being willing to fail is often the key to real success.
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Being willing to fail, being okay with the idea of fail failing.
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We'll also talk about how being willing to fail is often the key to real success.
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Imagine a simple puzzle called the nine dot IQ test.
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You see nine dots arranged in a square 3x3. You see nine dots arranged in a square 3x3.
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Imagine a simple puzzle called the nine dot IQ test. You see nine dots arranged in a square 3x3.
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The challenge is to connect all the dots using just four straight lines without lifting your pen or pencil from the paper.
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Say that with me. The challenge is to connect all the dots using just four straight lines without lifting your pen or pencil from the paper. Most people struggle at first.
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Why? Because they automatically assume. Because they automatically assume they have to stay inside the square shape created by the dots from the top. Say it with me. Most people struggle at first. Why?
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because they automatically assume they have to stay inside the square shape created by the dots.
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They place an invisible border around the puzzle.
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They place an invisible border around the puzzle. But here's the secret.
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The solution only appears when you draw lines that go outside that imagined box.
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But here's the secret. The solution only appears when you draw lines that go outside that imagined box. You literally have to go beyond the edges to solve the problem.
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See right here, we went beyond the edges to solve the problem.
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So there's one, two, three, four. Four lines. All right, say that with me. You literally have to go beyond the edges to solve the problem. This simple puzzle is a powerful and eyeopening metaphor.
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A metaphor, a comparison that helps explain something about life.
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From the top, this simple puzzle is a powerful and eye-opening metaphor, a comparison that helps explain something about life. Many of us live as if we are stuck inside our own invisible boxes.
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Are you stuck inside your own invisible box? Well, many of us are. Say it with me.
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Many of us live as if we are stuck inside our own invisible boxes. These boxes are not real walls.
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They are mental limits. We create for ourselves with thoughts like what kind of thoughts do we have that create these mental limits? We'll get to that first. Let's say this one more time. Ready?
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These boxes are not real walls. They are mental limits we create for ourselves with thoughts like I can't do that. That's not for people like me. Or what if I fail?
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I can't do that. I can't do that. I know I can't do that. That's I just I know I can't do that. It's not me. That's not for people like me. People like me cannot do that.
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What if I fail? What if I try it and I fail? I don't know. All right. Yet the best answers, the most creative ideas, and the biggest achievements often wait for us just outside those mental borders. Just outside those mental those mind borders.
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Say it with me. Yet the best answers, the most creative ideas, and the biggest achievements often wait for us just outside those mental borders.
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Life is not a spectator sport, meaning it's not something you just sit and watch.
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A spectator sport is a sport that you just sit and watch, right? Life is not a spectator sport.
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Meaning it's not something you just sit and watch. Life asks us to get involved, to participate, to take part fully. Again, life asks us to get involved, to participate, to take part fully.
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It often quietly dares us to step beyond the imaginary lines we've drawn in our minds.
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It often quietly dares us to step beyond the imaginary lines we've drawn in our minds.
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Just like the 9 IQ test, the true success, the real victory usually appears when we move beyond these self-imposed limits. Self-imposed limits.
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Limits that we put on our self. We impose the limit on oursel. It is self-imposed from the top. Just like with the 9 do IQ test, the true success, the real victory usually appears when we move beyond these self-imposed limits.
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Being bold doesn't mean acting without thinking.
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Risktaking is not about being careless or reckless. from the top. Being bold doesn't mean acting without thinking. Risktaking is not about being careless or reckless.
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Instead, it's about being effective, making thoughtful, wellplanned choices, taking smart chances, and accepting that sometimes things won't work out from the top. Instead, it's about being effective, making thoughtful, wellplanned choices, taking smart chances, and accepting that sometimes things won't work out.
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Sometimes things won't work out. You got to accept that.
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To take a risk means you are willing to make a calculated decision. a calculated decision.
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That's a choice where you look at all the possible results, both good and bad, and you make a decision based on those, and then move forward anyway from the top. To take a risk means you are willing to make a calculated decision, a choice where you look at all the possible results, both good and bad, and then move forward anyway.
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It also means being prepared to face failure.
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This doesn't mean you want to fail, but you understand that failing that falling down sometimes you fall down. Falling down sometimes is part of moving forward. All right, from the top.
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It also means being prepared to face failure. This doesn't mean you want to fail, but you understand that falling down sometimes is part of moving forward.
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In other words, risktaking is about embracing the fall. In other words, risk-taking is about embracing the fall, accepting that mistakes and setbacks will happen and trusting that you can stand up again stronger and wiser than before. accepting that mistakes and setbacks will happen and trusting that you can stand up again stronger and wiser than before.
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On the path to success, you will find many resting spots, comfortable places where you might feel tempted to stop. On the path to success, you will find many resting spots, comfortable places where you might feel tempted to stop. And also many dead ends where a plan simply doesn't work. And also many dead ends where a plan simply doesn't work.
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These are like parking places in life where growth slows down or stops if you stay too long.
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These are like parking places in life where growth slows down or stops if you stay too long.
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But just as the nine dot puzzle shows us, sometimes you need to draw your line past the usual limits. But just as the nine dot puzzle shows us, sometimes you need to draw your line past the usual limits. Sometimes you need to stretch beyond what feels safe or familiar in order to truly connect the dots in your life.
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Again, sometimes you need to stretch beyond what feels safe or familiar in order to truly connect the dots in your life. In the end, life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. In the end, life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
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A daring adventure is a life where you take chances, try new things, and accept uncertainty.
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A daring adventure is a life where you take chances, try new things, and accept uncertainty.
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Failure is not the opposite of success.
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It is a natural and necessary part of it.
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Failure is not the opposite of success. Kind of like that. Say it with me. Ready?
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Failure is not the opposite of success. It is a natural and necessary part of it.
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Every failure can teach you something valuable if you are willing to learn from it.
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Every failure can teach you something valuable if you are willing to learn from it.
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So allow yourself to step outside the lines. Take meaningful risks.
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Welcome the possibility of balling knowing that you can rise again.
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Let's say it together. So allow yourself to step outside the lines. Take meaningful risks.
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Welcome the possibility of falling, knowing that you can rise again.
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Keep going, keep learning, and keep stretching beyond your comfort zone. Keep going, keep learning, and keep stretching beyond your comfort zone. Because in the big picture of life, the greatest risk of all is choosing never to take one.
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Because in the big picture of life, the greatest risk of all is choosing never to take one.
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So take a risk and boom, good workout. Keep moving forward one step at a time. take risks and keep and just keep going forward in life. And if you fall down, get back up and keep going.
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You know the drill. I'll see you in the next English speaking practice video.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking practice by focusing on critical skills such as listening, learning, repeating, and applying the shadowing technique. By engaging with powerful concepts around risk-taking and personal growth, you will not only practice pronunciation but also develop your ability to express complex ideas clearly. As you practice, remember that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to significant improvements in your English fluency.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Risk-taking - The willingness to take chances that can lead to personal growth.
- Self-imposed limits - Mental barriers created by our own thoughts that restrict us.
- Calculated decision - A choice made after considering all possible outcomes.
- Embrace the fall - Accepting that mistakes and setbacks are part of growth.
- Invisible boxes - The personal boundaries we create that hold us back.
- Shadow speech - Mimicking a speaker to improve pronunciation and fluency.
- Comfort zones - Familiar situations that feel safe but may limit growth.
- Creative ideas - Innovative thoughts that often arise when we challenge our limits.
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique while practicing this lesson, follow these tips:
- Match the speed: Pay attention to the speaker's speed. Start by listening closely to the phrases and then repeat them immediately, mimicking their tone and rhythm as accurately as possible.
- Focus on pronunciation: Listen for tones, pitches, and stresses in the speech. Repeat them out loud. This will help you refine your shadow speech and improve your overall pronunciation.
- Break it down: If a phrase feels too long or challenging, break it into smaller segments. Practice each segment first, then gradually combine them.
- Use pauses: Allow yourself to pause after challenging words or phrases. This will enable you to practice without pressure, ensuring more accurate repetition.
- Record your practice: Record your shadowing sessions to track your progress. Listening to your recordings allows you to identify areas for improvement in your English speaking practice.
As you practice, remember that the aim is to build confidence and fluency by continuously challenging your boundaries. Enjoy the process of learning and speaking!
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 | we've drawn |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the biggest · the best · the greatest |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice speaking · keep learning · Keep moving |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might actually be · might feel |
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.