Shadowing Practice: Repeat-After-Me SIMPLE CHUNKS Echo me and Speak English - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Echo, echo, echo. Simple chunks of English speech. This is going to be really simple.
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You're going to repeat after me the red text and we'll just keep moving on. Here we go.
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Let's start with the phrase.
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That's a good question. You use this when someone asks something interesting.
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or difficult to answer.
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For example, someone asks, "Why do people dream?" Why do people dream? And you say, "That's a good question." That's a good question. I don't really know, but it's interesting.
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I don't really know, but it's interesting.
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This phrase shows curiosity and engagement. Now, next, let's practice with I'm used to it. I'm used to it. This means that something has become a normal part of your life. For example, someone asks, "Isn't it hard waking up early every day?" Isn't it hard waking up early every day?
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And you say, "It was at first, but now I'm used to it." Yeah, it was at first, but now I'm used to it.
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It's a great way to describe habits or things you've adjusted to over time.
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Things that you have become accustomed to that you have adjusted to over time.
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Let's continue with even more useful English phrases that you can use every day in different situations. One of the most helpful and simple phrases is let me know. Let me know. This is something you say when you want someone to inform you later.
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For example, if you're making plans, you might say, "Let me know if you're free this weekend." "Let me know if you're free this weekend." It shows that you're open and waiting for a response.
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You can also say it after giving someone a suggestion like let me know what you think. It keeps the conversation going.
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Try this example. Your friend says they might go to the movies, but they're not sure. You say, "Let me know if you decide to go." Let me know if you decide to go.
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I might join you. Yeah, because I might join you. So, let me know if you decide to go because I might join you. I want to go with you maybe. But let me know. That's how naturally this phrase fits into daily life. Another commonly used phrase is no worries. No worries. This is used to say that something isn't a problem. It's friendly, casual, and reassuring.
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It's reassuring. All right. For example, someone says, "Sorry for being late." and you reply, "No worries." It's similar to saying, "It's okay. It's okay. No worries." But even more relaxed.
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Even more relaxed than it's okay. You can also use it in various situations.
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Imagine someone thanks you for helping them.
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And you could say, "No worries. Happy to help. No worries. Happy to help." It makes you sound easygoing and approachable. People can approach you. They can talk to you. You're friendly.
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Let's move on to take your time. Take your time. Take your time. This phrase means there's no need to hurry. It's polite and patient.
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For example, if someone is taking a while to finish something, you can say, "Take your time. I'm not in a rush. Take your time. I'm not in a rush." It shows that your understanding and considerate.
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Let's say your friend is choosing between different outfits and is taking a while.
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You smile and say, "Hurry up." No, just kidding. You say it's fine. Take your time.
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That makes the other person feel more at ease. Yeah, you want the other person to feel at ease, right? And less pressured.
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No pressure, no worries, no pressure. Take your time.
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Another great phrase is long time no see. This is a friendly expression used when meeting someone you haven't seen in a while.
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For example, when you see a classmate from last year, you say, "Hey, long time no see.
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It's a cheerful and friendly way to greet them.
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All right, boom. Good workout. Keep moving forward one step at a time. That was a simple, basic lesson. I hope you enjoyed it. I'll see you in the next English speaking practice

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Repeat-After-Me SIMPLE CHUNKS Echo me and Speak English" 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 →