Shadowing Practice: Practicing Non Fear | Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh - Learn English Speaking with Video
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When we have fear in us,
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we lose our solidity, we become very weak.
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We are much less than ourselves when we allow the fear to overwhelm us.
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The fact is that every time fear is taking us over, we suffer so much.
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And we have the impression that we are nothing except fear.
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And fear is always fear of something.
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You might be afraid of dying.
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You might be afraid of becoming nothingness.
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You might be afraid of going insane.
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You might be afraid of not being recognized, not being loved.
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you are afraid of being rejected.
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And that is why we have to look deeply into the nature of our fear
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and to see what kind of fear it is.
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The fear of being rejected, the fear of not being understood,
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the fear of not being loved, the fear of going insane,
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the fear of dying, the fear of becoming nothing.
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And all of us have that fear.
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And the degree of fear varies, but it is there.
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But we also have the seed of non-fear in us, Abaya, non-fear.
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And we should know how to touch that seed of non-fear in us.
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And help us grow so that we can We can take refuge, we can make use of it.
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It is like we have the seed of anger in us, but we also have the seed of love and compassion in us.
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So if one seed is strong, the other seed will be weak.
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Therefore, cultivating the opposite seed in order to restore the balance is our practice.
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To deal with fear, you have to make use of your body.
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Your body plays a role in your fear.
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Learning to relax, allowing our body to rest is very important.
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Especially if you know the art of mindful breathing.
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So the practice of breathing in and out to touch the proof that you are more than your fear is very important.
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Yes, I have fear within myself but I also have non-fear within myself.
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When you have fear, you suffer.
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And that is why you are afraid of your fear, fear of fear
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you have experienced the suffering of being overwhelmed by fear That is why you don't want that fear to come back.
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But if you make a demonstration that just one time that you have the capacity of dealing with your fear,
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and then you will not be afraid of your fear anymore, because you know that you are capable of handling your fear.
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So the fear of fear will vanish.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 37 sentences and 432 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 74 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| suffer verb | /ˈsʌfɚ/ | To undergo hardship. |
| insane adjective | /ɪnˈseɪn/ | Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| anger noun | /ˈæŋɡə/ | A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm… |
| impression noun | /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ | The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| vary verb | /ˈvɛəɹi/ | To change with time or a similar parameter. |
| restore verb | /ɹɪˈstoɹ/ | To reestablish, or bring back into existence. |
| demonstration noun | /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ | The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something. |
| compassion noun | /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ | Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states. |
| refuge noun | /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ | A state of safety, protection or shelter. |
| overwhelm verb | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/ | To engulf, surge over and submerge. |
| cultivate verb | /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ | To grow plants, notably crops. |
| mindful adjective | /ˈmaɪnd.fl̩/ | aware (of something); attentive, heedful. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/, demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/, vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, solidity /səˈlɪdɪti/
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 suffer, insane, breathe.
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.