Shadowing Practice: Record heat wave sweeps South Korea, putting lives at risk - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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a relentless heat wave is pushing south korea to the brink leaving workers farmers animals
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a relentless heat wave is pushing south korea to the brink leaving workers farmers animals
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and the country's most vulnerable struggling to survive on tuesday a motorcycle delivery driver collapsed from heat exhaustion
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while driving and was rushed to the hospital he initially refused saying he needed to complete his deliveries
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but he eventually received treatment and made a full recovery.
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Even seasonal workers from tropical countries say the South Korean heat is unlike anything they've experienced.
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The workers wear wide-brimmed hats and fan-powered cooling vats in an effort to stay safe and cool,
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but they say the extreme temperatures are still unbearable.
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Two, three, four, there's no wind.
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It's a lot of rain.
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The prolonged heat wave is also taking a heavy toll on livestock farms.
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Nearly 490,000 farm animals have died as temperatures continue to soar.
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Seoul has also been gripped by the relentless heat wave.
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On Tuesday, the city issued its first-ever severe heat wave warning.
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Officials have ordered outdoor work at major construction sites to be suspended, allowing only indoor work and air conditioned spaces.
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Cultural events and tourism programs have also been canceled or moved indoors.
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But for many, stopping work simply is not an option.
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Cardboard collectors continue pulling heavy carts through the sweltering streets as they depend on each day's earnings to survive.
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They knew the dangers of heat-related illness but say they cannot afford to take a day off.
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I can't do anything.
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I can't do anything.
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I can't do anything.
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The extreme heat is also putting animals at risk.
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At one animal shelter, around 60 abandoned dogs are housed in a single enclosure.
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Their only relief comes from electric fans and bowls of ice water.
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As you can see, the water is a little bit.
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These children wear their clothes, so they can see the temperature higher.
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Seeking relief from the heat, many of the dogs dig shallow holes in the dirt, searching for cooler ground.
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As South Korea endures one of its most intense summers on record, the burden is falling hardest on those less able to escape the heat.
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You're practicing English with "Record heat wave sweeps South Korea, putting lives at risk" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

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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.