Shadowing Practice: Omar Khayyám - Documentary (Part 1 of 5) The Genius Of Omar Khayyám - Learn English Speaking with Video

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It is all a checkerboard of nights and days, where destiny with men for pieces plays.
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The words of an 11th century Persian Omar Khayyam.
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In the West his poetry made him a household name.
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It became the most famous book of poetry in the English language.
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Americans immediately embraced the Rubaiyat.
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Omar Khayyam is right to move in finger rights and having writ moves on.
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Nor all your piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line.
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But he was also a formidable scientist.
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I think his greatest achievement in astronomy was to get an incredibly accurate measurement for the length of the tropical year.
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and a calendar so accurate it is still in use today.
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This is the story of an intellectual giant whose legacy stretches into the 21st century.
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I've always been attracted to his poetry and his philosophy.
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Now I'm going on a journey to find out more about Omar Khayyam and his place in the world today.
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Abulfat Umar ibn Ibrahim Khayyam was born in Persia in the city of Neshabur in 1048 in the province of Khurasan.
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Here, east met west on the Silk Route and the gateway to the ancient civilizations of China and India.
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This is the Umar Khayyam High School, where they are starting the National Day of Celebration of Umar Khayyam's life.
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Amen.
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The original city was destroyed by a series of earthquakes and later by the Mongol invasion.
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Only the remains of medieval Neshabur exist today.
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What kind of city was Neshabur?
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It's a very large city.
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I think no one can say quite how large, but by the standards I would have thought of any city in Europe at the period except Constantinople.
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In 1040 Persia was invaded from the east by nomadic tribal Turks known as the Saljuks.
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They defeated the existing rulers and made Neshabur the first capital of the new empire.
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They came in substantial but not overwhelming numbers.
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They came already converted to Islam.
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They knew what cities and settled agriculture were like, and they did not come to destroy.
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At the time of Omar Khayyam, the ruling king Malik Shah and his chief minister Nizam al-Molt, opened colleges across the empire.
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Most important were the Nizamiyyeh, where some of the finest scholars impressed young minds.
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Omar Khayyam was one such student.
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and the Khayyam, at this time, was a very strong country in the U.S.
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and, in the way, the use of the Imam al-Haram, which was one of the people's people who were in the Islamic world,
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and the place of this and place to the country, and then we'll call our name and our friends, or one of the aircraft's cars, and the people's people's people,
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He would say that he would sing the name of the Shabu.
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What kind of ruler was Malik Shah?
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Do we know much about him?
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His period of rule is a kind of um partnership between the great persian bureaucrat
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and the uh the seljuk ruler umar khayyam comes to court
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and becomes a very close intimate of malik shah the the word used for such courtiers is nadim
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and and and umar khayyam is clearly that and um it's not just
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that he's a you know nice person to have a drink with
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but because he has skills and knowledge that are of value to the ruler.
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At the remains of a palace in old Neshabur, I come across a man whose performance of Omar Khayyam's poetry has made him something of a local celebrity.
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Where did you come from?
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I was 12 or 13 years old.
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I was not a kid.
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I was a kid.
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I was a kid, but I went to the Khayyam and went to Tehran.
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Every year, I was a kid.
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I was a man, I was a man, I was a man, I was a man.
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Yaa!
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Yaa!
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Yaa!
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Yaa!
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Thank you very much.
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can be seen everywhere in the streets of modern-day Tehran.
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Even one of the metro stations is named after him.
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I'm going to see a man who knows a lot about Omar Khayyam.
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He has written a book about Khayyam known as May and Mina, which means wine and the wine glass.
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He also edits a very famous literary magazine known as Bukhara.
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His name is Ali Dehbashi.
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He's very respected in Ivan's literary community.
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Did you have a book called Me and Me and Me and Me?
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I was in the first time, I was in the first time,
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which is the most important book in many times of the world.
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The book, the lyrics, the lyrics, the lyrics, the lyrics, and the lyrics that I wrote about.
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I tried to make a picture of what the man can do to the human soul.
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He made a sense of the human soul and made a sense of the human soul.
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He made a sense of the human soul that has to be the human soul in thousands of years.
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And he did not change from one another.
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Universal sentiments made Khayyam popular in the West.
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In the summer of 2009, academics and scholars from across the world gathered at the University of Cambridge to celebrate Omar Khayyam.
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At the post-conference garden party, I meet Sir Nicholas Barrington, a trustee of the ancient India and Iran Trust.
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Do you have a song from the Khayyam?
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Why not?
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Why not?
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Why not?
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What is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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Why is it?
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I don't know if you're a man, but I'm not a man.
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I'm not a man.
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I'm not a man.

Context & Background

The documentary titled "Omar Khayyam - Documentary (Part 1 of 5)" offers a profound exploration of Omar Khayyam's life and legacy. An 11th-century Persian poet, astronomer, and philosopher, Khayyam's influence has transcended cultures and centuries, making him a pivotal figure in literature and science. His poetry, especially the famous Rubaiyat, has been recognized and embraced in the West, bringing his thoughts on destiny and existence into the limelight. As we delve into the historical context of Khayyam's life, we gain insights into the vibrant city of Neshabur, where he was born, and the rich cultural exchanges that occurred along the Silk Route.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "It is all a checkerboard of nights and days." - A poetic metaphor for life's uncertainties.
  • "Destiny plays with men as pieces." - Reflecting on how our lives are often guided by fate.
  • "Nor all your piety nor wit shall lure it back." - A reminder that some things, once lost, cannot be regained.
  • "An incredibly accurate measurement for the length of the tropical year." - Showcasing Khayyam's achievements in astronomy.
  • "This is the story of an intellectual giant." - A fitting description of Khayyam's impact on various fields.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use this video for English speaking practice and enhance your shadow speech skills, follow these steps:

  1. Watch Actively: Begin by watching the video without subtitles. Focus on the speaker’s pronunciation and intonation.
  2. Segmenting: Pause after each sentence or phrase. Replay the segment and try to repeat it out loud using shadowing techniques.
  3. Use Subtitles: Turn on subtitles to familiarize yourself with the spelling and structure of more complex phrases from the transcript.
  4. Practice in Parts: Select the top phrases listed in the previous section. Repeat them until you feel comfortable with the delivery.
  5. Record Yourself: After several practice rounds, record your version. Listen back and compare your pronunciation and flow to the original.

This method is particularly beneficial for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice, as it helps improve fluency and confidence. By integrating learn English with YouTube techniques and focusing on the poetic and intellectual nuances of Khayyam’s work, learners can significantly enhance both their listening and speaking capabilities.

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.