Shadowing Practice: My New Chapter - Learn English Speaking with Video

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If the universe is like water, and you flow with it, you'll be led to where you need to be.
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I put a thought out into the universe, asking for a direction.
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Like a drop of water hitting the surface, the universe rippled and the waves drew me in to my motherland, Vietnam.
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I wanted to know where I came from first.
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Maybe that would give me a clue to help me understand who I am.
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I was enchanted by the vibrant lights, colors, and laughter.
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They told me how every lotus candle in the river will help bring more luck, happiness, and love into my life.
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Well, if this river represents the universe, then perhaps it's up to me to create my own luck, happiness, and love.
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But I had to think it first.
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The power of thought and prayers.
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I had to remind myself not to forget that.
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If you can think it, believe it, and put in the work, it can happen.
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Spirituality doesn't have to be so methodical.
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Just like a river, there's different paths you can explore.
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Flow towards the one you feel drawn to.
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Keep moving.
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Stay curious.
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Take in the moment.
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There's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. Be inspired.
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Get in touch with your own beauty and your flaws.
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It's the combination of the two that makes us all unique.
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After understanding that notion, I realized how grateful I was.
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The people.
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The sounds.
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The flavors.
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The friendship.
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The family.
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To experience this extraordinary gift we call life.
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I'm not going to be a good one. So So
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now that I know where I came from, I have a better understanding of who I am and where I'm going.
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I hope this inspires you to fulfill your personal legend.
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Good luck.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "My New Chapter" 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 →