Shadowing Practice: LIVE MASTERCLASS: Why You Understand English… But Still Can't Speak (And How to Finally Fix It) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Yay!
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I'll start by telling you guys my story.
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What actually changes your English?
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So first let me introduce myself.
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Obviously I'm Tiana, Tiana Ortiz.
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You guys know me as Miss Honey.
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I've always taught English to online students from around the world.
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Since I turned 18, so for five years now.
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What I noticed about most of my students and the same problem that they had was that they would study English for years.
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They would come to my classes and say, teacher, I've been studying grammar and going to English classes for five to ten years and I still have trouble speaking.
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I can understand, but I can't speak.
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That was always the issue.
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I don't know why I can't speak yet.
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and it's because you're not speaking.
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I've always said speaking is the only way to speak.
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You can't speak if you don't speak.
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There's no other way to reach fluency.
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When you're learning to speak a new language, you're going to make mistakes and it's the only way.
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And I, in my English lessons have always applauded mistakes.
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This particular student is very interesting because she didn't speak very much English, but she still spoke all the time.
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She didn't know much English, but she would just speak and speak and speak to the point where she would make so many mistakes and I would correct her every time.
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She would continue to make them and I would continue to correct her.
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But instead of feeling down when she heard those mistakes, she would just keep talking.
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And I remember just after three months of speaking with her twice a week and she improved faster than any other student that I've ever had.
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But it's because she wasn't scared of making mistakes.
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She went from level A2 to B1 in three months.
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The biggest problems my students would encounter were not having a safe space to practice,
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feeling too shy or scared to start, not being able to find the motivation to join lessons and speak, and the biggest one of course not having enough money to pay for weekly or daily speaking lessons.
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I've always loved teaching English because my students always felt so comfortable speaking with me and they always told me how grateful they were to have found me
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a very kind fun patient teacher who doesn't focus on grammar rules and homework someone who just focuses on speaking.
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I would just speak the entire lesson, and I would correct them, and I would connect with them.
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Because that connection made the conversation so much more comfortable.
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When I had my TikTok account, I started teaching online.
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But I realized, sooner or later, that there are so many of you and only one of me and I can't teach all of you.
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I just don't have enough time and that's exactly how my community came to be because I didn't just want another English course.
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I wanted a place where you would speak.
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All of these teachers, they sell courses.
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They say this course is going to help you learn English.
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You're going to learn English for this, which might be true.
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You might learn English, but to speak English is very different than just learning.
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So if you want to speak English, you need to speak it.
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You need a safe space where you feel comfortable speaking like my students had with me.
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A place that feels human, not like a classroom.
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A place where you don't feel judged or rushed or overwhelmed, where you just feel motivated to keep learning.
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So I wanted to create a space where English learners could have a safe space to practice, feel confident and comfortable to start.
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because it's hard to start.
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Like I said, when you're not good at something, it's very difficult to be a beginner, to find the motivation to join lessons and speak, even when you're feeling unmotivated or tired.
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That's what this community is about, motivating each other, posting your wins, your achievements, and sharing them with each other to keep inspiring others to do the same.
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And of course, I wanted them to be able to afford to pay.
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Speaking and learning is for everyone.
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This is for you, no matter where you're from or how much money you have, you belong here.
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The only way you will ever become fluent in English and get a higher salary and more job opportunities
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and travel wherever you dream in the world, make international friends, watch movies and series and YouTube videos in English, it's by speaking.
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So, I created just the place for you to do so.
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Because conversation clubs are the closest thing to real life.
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Where you're not memorizing, you're using the language.
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You're not studying alone.
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You're interacting with real people.
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And this method works because it's very simple.
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You speak, you make mistakes, you get corrected, and you improve.
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Speaking English brings lots of opportunities and that's just the truth.
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And the question is not if it brings opportunities, it's whether you'll be ready or not.
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A place
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where you're surrounded by other English learners, teachers who guide you, correct you,
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and create a safe space for you to learn, daily, weekly, and monthly dynamics that keep you motivated,
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and a place where speaking English is exciting.
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It's not scary or boring.
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It's very exciting.
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And of course, like I said earlier, you would normally be paying $25 per class, say one class per week.
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In a month, that's $100.
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And in a year, that's $1,200.
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and yeah that's very expensive so now let me show you guys this community that
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I have here in the community is where everybody interacts this is
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where the motivation and getting inspired by other learners happens so everyone in the
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community posts in here almost daily so we have tips we have lots more to see here.
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Now inside of the classroom here you're going to find all the valuable resources for you to practice your English with activities for each of my videos and transcripts for you to translate into your own language and the PDF of course.
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Then we have the calendar.
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This is where we have all of our conversation clubs.
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So as you can see there's a lot.
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There will be more as more people join, but this is how many we have at the moment, which is, I'm pretty sure it's 18 conversation clubs per week.
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So this is where you practice speaking with teachers and other English learners from around the world.
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And there's lots of different teachers, lots of different topics, and it's a really fun place to be here.
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Alright, so these are the prices for the English community that I am about to give you access to.
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One quick note about pricing.
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If you choose the annual plan, it comes with a 50% or sorry, 57% discount compared to the monthly plan.
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So yeah, basically you're paying for four months but getting 12.
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This 57% discount equals to $16 per month, which is so much better and so much cheaper than what we were mentioning before.
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For a normal regular speaking lesson with a teacher weekly, once per week, that ends up being $1,200 per year.
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And for this one, $199 is just a steal for starting to speak English.
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You get all the resources unlocked instantly and everything in the monthly plan, but with the best price for committed learners.
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Also with the annual plan, you get a bonus.
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Also, the platform automatically adds VAT or local taxes for international members depending on your country.
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So just be sure to check this before you pay the full price check how much it adds in
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taxes for you and once you join remember your price stays locked forever as long as you
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remain a member so every time i launch the price will go up it will keep going up every time i launch but if you joined now, the price stays locked.
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So I know I have my community is from all around the world.
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So I know you guys need a little look at another price that isn't US dollars.
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You can try it out for a month.
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And if you don't like it, you can leave.
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Even if you don't like it, $39 is something that you would pay for one or two lessons with an English teacher.
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Now this is what you pay for a full month of english speaking clubs are they by levels
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so no the conversation clubs are not by levels because in real life you have english conversations with people
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who have different levels than you so speaking to someone with a higher level is going to improve your english but also it's going to help the person with a higher level of english to help you i don't want want to make a mistake, but it is the only way.
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That's right.
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It is the only way.
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Ooh, welcome guys.
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Let me say hi to you.
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Okay.
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Welcome, I Han.
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You joined for a full year.
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Welcome, welcome.
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Thank you for joining.
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Royce de la Cruz.
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Welcome, welcome.
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Thank you for joining.
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Brian Alcantar.
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Welcome.
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Thank you for joining too.
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I can't wait to meet you guys inside the community oh one more thing sorry i forgot to mention this is super important so
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on sunday when i'm closing the community i'm going to have a welcome call for all the new members so i'll talk to all the new members who are joining this week um on sunday april 26th
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everybody's so sweet guys i swear you're gonna love them amazing and what like these conversation clubs are just places to connect and make friends and learn and I absolutely love them.
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Sel, Paola, Yarima, Bienvenidas, welcome, welcome.
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I'm so happy to have you guys here.
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All right, I have to go because I'm so hungry.
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I have to go, but of course, thank you guys for joining.
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All right.
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I'll see you guys later.
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Thank you for joining.
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Bye.
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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on empowering English learners to overcome the common barrier of speaking anxiety. Drawing inspiration from real student experiences, it emphasizes the importance of speaking practice as the key to language fluency. You will discover how consistent speaking can lead to significant improvements, even when mistakes are made. The lesson aims to create a supportive environment where you feel motivated and confident to express yourself in English, rather than being overwhelmed by fear of judgment or making errors.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Fluency: The ability to speak a language smoothly and effortlessly.
  • Safe space: An environment where learners feel comfortable and confident to practice speaking.
  • Practice: Engaging in speaking often to improve language skills.
  • Speaking mistakes: Errors made while speaking that are a natural part of the learning process.
  • Connection: Building rapport between the teacher and student to enhance the learning experience.
  • Motivation: The drive to engage in speaking practice despite challenges.
  • A2 to B1: The levels of English proficiency that indicate beginner to intermediate skills.
  • Shadow speech: A technique where learners repeat what they hear to improve speaking skills and pronunciation.

Practice Tips

To truly master English speaking skills, incorporate shadowing into your practice routine. By using a shadowing app or engaging with a shadowing site, you can practice mimicking the speech patterns, intonation, and pronunciation of fluent English speakers. Here are some tips to maximize your shadowing practice:

  • Start Slow: Choose videos or audio materials that are slightly slower than your normal speaking pace. This will help you understand the nuances in pronunciation without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Repeat Often: Don't hesitate to replay sections of the video. The more you repeat phrases, the more comfortable you'll become.
  • Focus on Tone and Rhythm: Pay attention to how speakers emphasize certain words. This will improve your overall pronunciation and make your speech sound more natural.
  • Record Yourself: Record your shadow speech and listen back. This will help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
  • Engage with a Community: Join online forums or groups with fellow learners. Sharing your struggles and achievements can provide additional motivation and create a supportive atmosphere.

Remember, improving your English pronunciation and fluency through shadow speech requires consistent practice and patience. Embrace the journey, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes—they are an essential part of learning!

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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