Shadowing Practice: Power Up 1 Unit 2 STORY - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The Friendly Farm, The Friendly Farm, fun and games on The Friendly Farm, with the animals in the barn,
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fun and games on The Friendly Farm.
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Mom?
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Hmm?
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Are these animals my family?
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Family?
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Uh, no, Rocky.
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They aren't your family. Is Shelly my sister?
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No, Rocky.
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She isn't your sister.
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She's your friend.
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Look at Harry, Mum. Is he my brother?
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No, Rocky.
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He isn't your brother.
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He's your friend.
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Huh.
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I don't understand.
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Who's my brother?
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Who's my sister?
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Who are my brothers and sisters?
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Rocky, this is your brother, and this is your sister.
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Huh?
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Oh, look, a girl.
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She's my sister. And look, a boy.
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He's my brother.
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Nya-ha-ha-ha-ha!

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Power Up 1 Unit 2 STORY" 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 →