Shadowing Practice: Modal Verbs In English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today we are going to learn something very powerful.
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We will not study like a boring class.
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Today we will learn through a story. So relax.
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Listen carefully.
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This is Ali.
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Ali wants to become a successful YouTuber one day.
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But there is a problem.
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Ali is confused.
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He does not know what he can do.
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What he should do.
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And what he must do.
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One day, Ali meets an old man in a park.
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The old man smiles and says, Son, I can help you.
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Ali feels happy.
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The old man says, You should work hard every day.
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Ali listens carefully.
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Then the old man becomes serious and says, You must never give up.
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Ali thinks for a moment.
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He says, But sir, I am scared.
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I feel I might fail.
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The old man laughs softly and says, You will succeed if you believe in yourself.
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Ali smiles for the first time.
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Then he asks, Can I really do it?
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The old man replies, Yes, you can but you have to start today.
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Ali goes home.
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The next day, he wakes up early.
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He says, I will make my first video today.
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He starts recording.
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At first he feels nervous.
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He thinks, I cannot speak good English.
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But then he remembers the old man's words.
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I must try.
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So he continues, day by day.
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He improves.
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learns new words he practices speaking slowly people start watching his
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videos after some months ali becomes confident now he says i
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can speak english i will grow my channel i must keep going
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and one day ali becomes a successful youtuber now let's understand each modal verb step by step can
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We use can when we talk about things we are able to do or skills we have.
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For example, I can speak English.
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She can cook food.
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Could We use could when we talk about past ability, what you were able to do before also we use could
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for polite request asking in a respectful way for example I could not speak English before
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when I was a child I could run fast could you help me please may
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when you are not sure or when you ask permission politely For example, I may go to the market.
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She may come late.
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May I come in? Might.
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We use might when we think something is possible, but we are not very sure.
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It is used for small possibility, less sure than may.
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For example, but I might fail.
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It might rain today.
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She might not come. Must.
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We use must when something is very important and cannot be ignored.
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For example, you must work hard.
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You must not quit.
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We must follow rules. Shall?
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We use shall mostly in questions when we offer help or suggest something.
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For example, Shall I help you?
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Shall we go now?
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Shall I open the door?
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Should We use should to tell someone what is a good thing to do.
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For example, You should study every day.
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You should drink water.
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He should work hard.
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Will We use will when we're talking about future plans or making decisions.
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For example, I will start today and she will come tomorrow.
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I will help you.
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Would, we use would when we're talking about speaking politely, showing desire or imagining situations.
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For example, I would like a cup of tea.
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I would love to help you.
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I would travel the world if I had money.
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Now tell me in the comments, What would you like to become in your life?
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And write one sentence using, I will.
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Because your dream can come true.
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And you must start today.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Modal Verbs In English”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: ali, example, shall, speak, english. This video has 75 sentences and 610 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:18. The speaker talks at a steady 142 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| ignore verb | /ɪɡˈnɔː/ | To deliberately not listen or pay attention to. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| softly adverb | /ˈsɔftli/ | In a soft manner; gently. |
| verb noun | /vɝb/ | A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. |
| respectful adjective | /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ | Marked or characterized by respect |
| politely adverb | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | in a polite manner |
| modal adjective | /ˈməʊdəl/ | Of, or relating to a mode or modus. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- May I come in?
- Shall we go now?
- Shall I open the door?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might fail · may go · may come |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should do · should work · Should We use |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | starts recording · start watching |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must do · must never give · have to start |
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 carefully, ignore, confused.
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.