Shadowing Practice: My School - Learn English Speaking with Video

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My school.
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Hello everyone.
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My name is Mary.
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Today I want to tell you about my school.
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My school is Zhao Long Primary School.
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It is a beautiful and friendly school.
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There are many classrooms, a library, a computer room, a music room, and a big playground.
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I am in class 4B.
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My classroom is clean and bright.
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There are desks, chairs, a board, and some pictures on the walls.
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I like my classroom very much.
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My teachers are kind and helpful.
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They always teach us new things.
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I have many good friends at school.
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We study, play, and help each other every day.
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My favorite subject is English because it is fun and interesting.
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At break time, I usually play games with my friends in the playground.
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I love my school because it is a happy place to learn.
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I always try my best to study well.
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Thank you for listening.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "My School" 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 →