Shadowing Practice: Repeat-After-Me Shadowing English Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Repeat after me.
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And shadowing exercises.
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We're going to work on our fluency.
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We're going to use a story.
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First, we'll repeat after me.
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We will work on our pronunciation.
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And then do the shadowing part.
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To exercise your fluency and flow.
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Alright, here we go.
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Repeat after me.
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A lady asked an old street vendor.
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A lady asked, an old street vendor, How much do you sell your eggs for?
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How much do you sell your eggs for?
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The old man replied, 25 cents an egg, madam.
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The old man replied, 25 cents an egg, madam.
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All right, let's say all that together, shall we?
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Two times.
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Here we go.
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A lady asked an old street vendor, how much do you sell your eggs for?
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The old man replied, 25 cents an egg, madam.
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Again.
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A lady asked an old street vendor, How much do you sell your eggs for?
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The old man replied, 25 cents an egg, madam.
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The lady responded.
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The lady responded.
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I'll take 10 eggs for $2.
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I'll take 10 eggs for $2.
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or I'm leaving, or I'm leaving.
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All right, together two times.
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Here we go.
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The lady responded, I'll take ten eggs for two dollars, or I'm leaving.
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The lady responded, I'll take ten eggs for two dollars, or I'm leaving.
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The old salesman replied, Buy them at the price you want, madam.
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Buy them at the price you want, madam.
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This is a good start for me.
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This is a good start for me.
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Because I haven't sold a single egg today.
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because I haven't sold a single egg today.
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And I need this to live.
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And I need this to live.
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All right, let's say all of that together, two times, nonstop, here we go.
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The old salesman replied, Buy them at the price you want, madam.
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This is a good start for me, because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.
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Again.
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The old salesman replied, Buy them at the price you want, madam.
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This is a good start for me because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.
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She bought her eggs at a bargain price.
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She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left feeling like she had won.
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And left feeling like she had won.
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She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left feeling like she had won.
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She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left feeling as...
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Feeling like she had won.
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I messed up.
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I'm sorry.
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Feeling like she had won the game, the match, the negotiation.
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All right, let's move on to the next one.
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Later that day, later, later, later, later that day, she went to a nice restaurant with her friend.
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She went to a nice restaurant with her friend.
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They ordered what they wanted.
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They ordered what they wanted.
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Ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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So they ordered what they wanted, they ate a little of what they wanted, and they left a lot of food, but they had asked for all that food.
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That's what it's saying, right?
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Let's do it all together, two times.
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Here we go.
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Later that day, she went to a nice restaurant with her friend.
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They ordered what they wanted, ate a little, and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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I just wanted to get that because maybe that's a little fast.
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Ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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All right, now let's say it again from the top.
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Later that day, she went to a nice restaurant with her friend.
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They ordered what they wanted, ate a little, and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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They paid the bill, which was $80.
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That's not cheap.
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That's $40 each.
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They must have ordered a lot, or it's a very nice restaurant.
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They paid the bill, which was $80.
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Gave $100.
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And told the fancy restaurant owner,
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and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.
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To keep the change as a tip.
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All right, let's say that two times.
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Ready?
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They paid the bill, which was $80, gave $100, and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.
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Again, they paid the bill,
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which was $80, gave $100, and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.
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The story might seem quite normal.
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The story might seem quite normal to the owner of the restaurant,
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To the owner of the restaurant.
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But very unfair to the egg seller.
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But very unfair to the egg seller.
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Alright, let's say that twice.
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Here we go.
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The story might seem quite normal to the owner of the restaurant.
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But very unfair to the egg seller.
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The story might seem quite normal to the owner of the restaurant.
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but very unfair to the egg seller.
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The question it raises is, the question it raises is,
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why do we always need to show that we have power?
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Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from those in need?
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When we buy from those in need.
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All right, two times, here we go.
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The question it raises is, why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from those in need?
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Again, the question it raises is,
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why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from those in need?
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And why are we generous?
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And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?
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to those who don't even need our generosity.
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And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?
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And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?
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I once read somewhere
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that a father used to
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buy goods from poor people at a high price, At a high price.
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Even though he didn't need the item.
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Even though he didn't need the item.
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Sometimes he paid more for them.
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Sometimes he paid more for them.
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All right, all together.
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I once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn't need the item.
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Sometimes he paid more for them.
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All right.
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See if you can do it at that pace.
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Here we go.
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I once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn't need the item.
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Sometimes he paid more for them.
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His children were amazed.
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His children were amazed.
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And one day they asked him, And one day they asked him, Why are you doing this, Dad?
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Why are you doing this, Dad?
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The father replied, It's charity wrapped in dignity.
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Charity.
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Charity is when you help someone, you assist someone.
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Wrapped in dignity, delivered with respect.
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If you wrap it in dignity, you deliver it with respect.
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It's charity wrapped in dignity.
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so it's kind of it's hidden if something's wrapped in something it's kind of it's hidden
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hidden with dignity so you're giving that person respect you you are giving
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that person their dignity it's charity but it's kind of disguised as you know respect dignity
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All right, let's say all of that two times.
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Here we go.
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His children were amazed, and one day they asked him, Why are you doing this, Dad?
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The father replied, It's charity wrapped in dignity.
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Again.
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His children were amazed, and one day they asked him, Why are you doing this, Dad?
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The father replied, it's charity wrapped in dignity.
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It's charity wrapped in dignity.
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Say it again.
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There you go.
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All right, that's it.
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That's the little story with a good moral.
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We're going to do a nonstop.
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I want you to shadow me.
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Here we go.
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A lady asked an old street vendor, how much do you sell your eggs for?
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The old man replied, 25 cents an egg, madam.
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The lady responded, I'll take 10 eggs for $2 or I'm leaving.
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The old salesman replied, buy them at the price you want, madam.
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This is a good start for me because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.
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She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left feeling like she had won.
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Later that day, she went to a nice restaurant with her friend.
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They ordered what they wanted, ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for.
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They paid the bill, which was $80, gave $100 and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.
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The story might seem quite normal to the owner of the restaurant, but very unfair to the egg seller.
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The question it raises is, why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from those in need?
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And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?
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I once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price,
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even though he didn't need the item.
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Sometimes he paid more for them.
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His children were amazed, and one day they asked him, Why are you doing this, Dad?
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The father replied, It's charity wrapped in dignity.
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Boom.
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Good workout.
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Keep moving forward one step at a time.
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Keep practicing English, and eventually you will reach the magic mountain of fluency.
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All right, I'm just getting there.
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Get all the steps at EnglishCoachChad.com, and I'll see you in the next step.
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Master English Speaking with Shadowing: Learn Fluency, Pronunciation, and Storytelling
Practicing with this video is a game-changer for your english speaking practice. It uses the shadowing technique—a proven method where you repeat phrases immediately after the speaker—to build fluency, natural rhythm, and confidence. The story-based format makes learning engaging, linking language to real-life situations like negotiating with a vendor, dining out, and reflecting on kindness. By mimicking the speaker’s tone and pace, you’ll not only improve pronunciation but also learn to express emotions and ideas smoothly, just like a native.
Why Shadow Speech Works for You
Shadow speech (or shadow speak) trains your brain to process and produce language in real time. This video’s step-by-step approach—first repeating phrases, then stringing them into longer sentences—helps you master connected speech, reduce pauses, and sound more natural. Plus, the story’s relatable scenarios (like bargaining or dining with friends) give you practical vocabulary you can use today.
Key Grammar & Expressions to Master
- "I'll take 10 eggs for $2 or I'm leaving": This conditional structure ("I'll... or...") is perfect for making firm requests or negotiations. Notice how the short, direct phrases create impact.
- "They ordered what they wanted, ate a little, and left a lot of what they had asked for": This sequence of past tense verbs ("ordered," "ate," "left") shows how to describe a series of actions clearly. The phrase "what they had asked for" uses a noun clause to avoid repetition.
- "It's charity wrapped in dignity": The metaphor "wrapped in" adds depth to your speech, showing how to express abstract ideas vividly. This structure is great for explaining complex concepts simply.
Common Pronunciation Traps to Avoid
Watch out for these tricky words and sounds in the video:
- "Negotiation": Break it down: "ne-go-she-AY-shun" (don’t rush the "she" sound).
- "Generosity": Emphasize the second syllable: "jen-er-OS-i-ty" (not "jen-ER-os-i-ty").
- Connected speech: Phrases like "later that day" or "a lot of what" often blend together. Listen closely to how the speaker links "later" and "that" ("lat-er-tha-day") to keep the flow natural.
Ready to start? Hit play, pause, and repeat—this is how shadowspeaks transforms your speaking skills. Remember, every mistake is a step toward fluency. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be speaking with the confidence of someone who’s mastered the art of shadowing!
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.