Shadowing Practice: MISS UNIVERSE CATRIONA GRAY - Niềm tự hào của PHILIPPINES | UNI NETWORK - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Philippines!
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Cachi Una Grey đang qua Hoa hậu Hoàn Vũ 2018 với chiến thắng rất thuyết phục.
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Cô đã mang về chiếc phương nguyện Miss Universe danh giá thứ 4 cho đất nước Philippines.
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Với câu trả lời ứng xử thúc minh và đầy ý nghĩa,
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cô đã chạm đến trái tim của hàng triệu khán giả và ban giám khảo cuộc thi Hoa hậu Hoàn Vũ.
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Philippines, please join me.
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Congratulations.
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I'm sorry, my bad.
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Okay, get ready.
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Here is the question.
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What is the most important lesson you've learned in your life,
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and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?
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I work a lot in the slums of Tondo,
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Manila, and the life there is very.. it's poor,
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and it's very sad, sad and I've always taught myself to look for the beauty in it,
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to look in the beauty in the faces of the children
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and to be grateful
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and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining
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and to assess where I could give something,
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where I could provide something as a spokesperson and this I think
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if I could teach also people to be grateful we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow
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and foster and and children would have a smile on their face.
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Thank you.
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Thank you Philippines.
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She has taught herself to find things beautiful from the face of the face and has to be grateful for this life.
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At the age of the Hoa Hậu Hoàng Vũ 2018,
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Kachiyuna has been able to go many places,
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to be able to experience many things,
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to be able to share some love,
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to be able to share some love,
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to be able to share some love,
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to be able to share some love.
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Because when there is no need to be a lot of grief
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and children will always be able to get out of the face.
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Besides that, she is the leader of the SMILE chain,
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the leader of the MNC to the children.
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She is the queen of the 2018 queen,
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she has done many things in the world as a woman who is a beautiful woman
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and has been a great joy to see her and never let her be.
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She is the one who is the one who lives in the world,
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she is a great, and I have a great, great, and great.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking practice by focusing on the inspiring words of Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray. You will practice intonation, pronunciation, and articulation as you mimic her heartfelt responses. This exercise emphasizes the importance of gratitude and positivity, allowing you to not only improve your language skills but also to reflect on meaningful life lessons. By engaging with Catriona's speech, you will develop confidence in speaking English and learn how to express your thoughts with clarity and emotion.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Grateful - feeling or showing an appreciation for something.
  • Beauty in adversity - recognizing positive aspects even in difficult situations.
  • Spokesperson - a person who speaks on behalf of others; often used in advocacy.
  • Silver lining - a positive aspect in a negative situation.
  • Children's smiles - a metaphor for hope and positivity in the lives of young people.
  • Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of another.
  • Situational awareness - the ability to perceive and understand what is happening around you.
  • Empowering - giving someone the authority or power to do something, in this case, to inspire others.

Practice Tips

When using the shadowing technique with Catriona Gray’s speech, consider the following:

  • Listen attentively: Before repeating, listen closely to her intonation and rhythm. She speaks with emotional warmth, which is essential to convey her message effectively.
  • Start slow: Begin by mimicking small sections of her speech at a reduced speed. Use a shadowing app to facilitate this if necessary.
  • Focus on emotion: As you practice, pay attention to the emotional tone in her voice. This will help you understand how to express similar feelings in your own speech.
  • Repeat multiple times: Practice each section several times, getting comfortable with the vocabulary and articulation. This repetition will reinforce your learning.
  • Record yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice as you shadow. Listening to your recordings can help you identify areas to improve in pronunciation and intonation.

By regularly applying these practice tips, you’ll enhance your English speaking abilities and embrace the optimistic messages presented in Catriona Gray's speech.

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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