Shadowing Practice: My script presentation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, teachers and everyone.
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Do modern technologies such as the metaverse, virtual reality, VR, and remote work really erase the boundaries of space and time as we might think?
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Today, our group will explore this question through the topic.
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Space and time are the modes of existence of matter.
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Our presentation will begin with the theoretical foundations of Marxism -Leninism
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and then move on to some interesting real -world applications in the digital age.
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Now, let's move on to the first part.
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As outlined here, space and time are not abstract, independent concepts.
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They are the objective properties of matter.
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Matter cannot exist outside of them.
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And they cannot exist apart from matter space is the attribute of spatiality it dictates the location form size
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and arrangement of matter defining how objects coexist through length width
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and height on the other hand time is the attribute of duration it represents the speed
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and sequence of material change governing how all natural and social processes unfold and transform over time.
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Moving to our theoretical foundation, this slide highlights the modes of matter's existence.
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Space and time do not exist independently, rather, they are the essential forms through which matter manifests its existence.
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In today's digital era, we even see an expansion of traditional spatial boundaries.
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Technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and the metaverse are creating multi -dimensional interactive environments.
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This figital world, blending physical and virtual realities, allows people to be present,
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learn, and work anywhere without being constrained by fixed geographic locations next.
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Let's examine the three eternal attributes of space and time.
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First is objectivity.
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Space and time exist externally and completely independently of human consciousness.
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We do not create them with our minds.
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Second is infinity.
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They have no absolute beginning and no end.
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Third is their dimensional structure.
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Space possesses three dimensions, length, width, and height, while time flows in a single,
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irreversible dimension moving strictly from the past to the future.
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This slide shows the absolute presence of matter in the physical world.
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At the macro scale, galaxies move in the universe.
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At the micro scale, elementary particles are also moving.
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This shows that matter always exists in space and time.
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Therefore, no matter exists outside space -time.
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So, is technology bending the laws of matter's existence?
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When we use VR, AR, or remote work, it feels like we are breaking traditional boundaries.
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However, space and time aren't actually erased, only our perception of them shifts.
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We are just simulating presence without physical travel.
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This brings us to a cognitive paradox.
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If we can seemingly teleport digitally and work asynchronously, has the classic doctrine on space and time become obsolete?
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The answer is no. Looking at the physical foundation of the virtual world,
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every layer, from massive physical servers and fiber optics to computer hardware and human brain impulses, is actually physical matter in motion.
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They still unfold within space and take duration in time.
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As our comparison matrix shows, while digital spaces move at lightning speeds compared to physical environments, objectivity still rules.
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Ultimately, there would be no metaverse if the real world lost power.
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To help us explore how this develops further, I'll hand the microphone over to Naa.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This C1 speaking lesson is built on the video “My script presentation”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: space, physical, exist, virtual, existence. This video has 46 sentences and 536 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:11. The speaker talks at a steady 128 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| metaverse noun | /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ | A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically… |
| attribute noun | /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ | A characteristic or quality of a thing. |
| objectivity noun | /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ | The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices. |
| unfold verb | /ʌnˈfoʊld/ | To undo a folding. |
| erase verb | /ɪˈɹeɪs/ | To remove (markings or information). |
| theoretical adjective | /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ | Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical. |
| width noun | /ˈwɪtθ/ | The state of being wide. |
| dimension noun | /daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ | A single aspect of a given thing. |
| dimensional adjective | /daɪˈmɛn.ʃə.nəl/ | Of or pertaining to dimensions. |
| independently adverb | /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ | In an independent manner. |
| asynchronously adverb | In an asynchronous manner. | |
| augment verb | /ɔɡˈmɛnt/ | To increase; to make larger or supplement. |
| coexist verb | /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/ | To exist contemporaneously or in the same area. |
| constrain verb | /kənˈstɹeɪn/ | To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige. |
| digitally adverb | /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəli/ | In a digital manner. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/, width /ˈwɪtθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dimension /daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/, dimensional /daɪˈmɛn.ʃə.nəl/, spatial /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: objectivity /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/, theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/, dimensional /daɪˈmɛn.ʃə.nəl/, independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/, digitally /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəli/
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 metaverse, attribute, objectivity.
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.