Shadowing Practice: Personal Best A1 Learning Curve Unit 9 pt 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So Penny, what are people wearing today?
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Do you see a lot of colors on the streets of New York?
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Well, people are leaving work at the moment.
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Let's see what they're wearing.
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Hi, I'm Penny from Learning Curve.
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Hey, I'm Udo.
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Wow, that's an interesting hat you're wearing.
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Yes, I'm a designer.
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I made this hat, t-shirt, and I made my jeans too.
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That's amazing, Udo.
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How do those colors make you feel?
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I feel excited about these colors.
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Yeah, I feel great.
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Well, he has his own personal style.
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Thanks, Udo.
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Thanks.
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I'm standing near a popular fashion school here in New York.
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Students wear all styles and colors.
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Akiko, what do you think of my shirt?
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Hello.
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I'm feeling a little scared.
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Scared?
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Does our web show make you feel scared?
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No, I watch it five times a week.
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I love your show.
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But I'm scared of that shirt.
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We call it a big fashion mistake.
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You're laughing.
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Time for class.
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Bye, Ethan.
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OK, then.
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Back to you, Penny. Was that a chicken?
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What?
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Is someone speaking?
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Excuse me.
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Do you wear a yellow chicken suit every day?
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Uh, no. But three times a week, I'm a big yellow chicken.
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It's my uniform for work.
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Come on over to our fast food cart.
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It's just down the street.
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Wow, I'm feeling a bit hungry now.
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Well, I'm thirsty.
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It's hot in here.
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Hey, thanks.
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So how do you feel when you wear yellow?
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Right now, I feel a little bored.
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People aren't talking to me.
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They're scared.
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Well, you are tall.
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Come on over.
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Okay, where am I going?
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Wow, he's one thirsty chicken.
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I think that's all the time we have today.
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Ethan?
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So, what colors are you wearing now, and how do they make you feel?
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I feel like.. dancing.
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Let us know on Learning Curve.
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See you next time.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Personal Best A1 Learning Curve Unit 9 pt 2" 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 →