Shadowing Practice: تقنية الـ Shadowing: سر الطلاقة السريعة في الإنجليزية | الحلقة 1: رحلة الى السوق - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi everyone!
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Welcome to today's English story lesson.
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In this video, you will learn 15 important English words and sentences through a fun story called A Trip to the Market.
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The The story is short, but it's full of real-life situations that can happen to anyone.
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We will repeat the sentences together so you can remember them and start using them from day one.
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First, you will hear the full story in English.
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Don't worry if you don't understand every word because after that we will explain every sentence and repeat it together.
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At the end, we will do quick exercises to make sure you understand everything.
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Are you ready?
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Let's start.
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Last Saturday, I woke up early in the morning.
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I had a shopping list on my phone.
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I needed to buy bread, milk, vegetables, and some fruit.
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The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk to the market.
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When I arrived, the market was busy.
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People were talking, laughing, and carrying bags.
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I went to the first shop and bought fresh bread.
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Then I found a stall with colorful vegetables.
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I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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In the fruit section, I saw sweet apples and bananas.
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I picked six apples and four bananas.
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The seller smiled and said, Do you need anything else?
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I said, Yes, I also need a bottle of milk.
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After I finished, I paid the seller and put everything in my bag.
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On the way home, I felt happy because I bought everything I needed.
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Part 3 Story with Explanation and Repetition Last Saturday,
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I woke up early in the morning.
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Last Saturday I woke up early in the morning.
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Again.
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Last Saturday I woke up early in the morning.
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I had a shopping list on my phone.
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I had a shopping list on my phone.
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Again.
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I had a shopping list on my phone.
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I needed to buy bread, milk, vegetables, and some fruit.
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I needed to buy bread, milk, vegetables, and some fruit.
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Again, I needed to buy bread,
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milk, vegetables, and some fruit.
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The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk to the market.
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Repeat after me.
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The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk to the market.
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Again, the weather was sunny,
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so I decided to walk to the market.
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When I arrived, the market was busy.
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Repeat after me.
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When I arrived, the market was busy.
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Again.
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When I arrived, the market was busy.
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People were talking, laughing, and carrying bags.
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People were talking, laughing, and carrying bags.
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Again.
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People were talking, laughing, and carrying bags.
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I went to the first shop and bought fresh bread.
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Repeat after me.
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I went to the first shop and bought fresh bread.
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Again, I went to the first shop and bought fresh bread.
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Then, I found a stall with colorful vegetables.
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Then, I found a stall with colorful vegetables.
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Again.
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Then I found a stall with colorful vegetables.
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I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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Repeat after me.
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I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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Again.
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I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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In the fruit section, I saw sweet apples and bananas.
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Repeat after me.
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In the fruit section, I saw sweet apples and bananas.
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Again, in the fruit section, I saw sweet apples and bananas.
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I picked six apples and four bananas.
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I picked six apples and four bananas.
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Again, I picked six apples and four bananas.
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The seller smiled and said, Do you need anything else?
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The seller smiled and said, Do you need anything else?
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Again, the seller smiled and said, Do you need anything else?
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I said, Yes, I also need a bottle of milk.
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I said, yes, I also need a bottle of milk.
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Again, I said, yes, I also need a bottle of milk.
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After I finished, I paid the seller and put everything in my bag.
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After I finished, I paid the seller and put everything in my bag.
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Again, after I finished, I paid the seller and put everything in my bag.
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On the way home, I felt happy because I bought everything I needed.
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On the way home, I felt happy because I bought everything I needed.
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Again, on the way home,
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I felt happy because I bought everything I needed.
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Part 4 Quick Interactive Exercises Last Saturday,
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I woke up early in the morning.
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I had a shopping list on my phone.
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The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk to the market.
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People were talking, laughing, and carrying bags.
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I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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In the fruit section, I saw sweet apples and bananas.
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I also need a bottle of milk.
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On the way home, I felt happy because I bought everything I needed.
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Great job today!
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You learned 15 important English words and sentences from our story A Trip to the Market.
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Let's review them quickly.
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Last Saturday, Shopping List, Bread,
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Milk, Vegetables, Fruit, Sunny, Market,
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Bags, Fresh Bread, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Bananas, and Happy.
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Remember, watch this video again tomorrow or in two days.
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That's how your brain remembers better.
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If you enjoyed this lesson,
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make sure to subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss our next story lesson.
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In the next video, we will go on another real-life adventure and learn more useful English for beginners.
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See you next time and keep learning English every day!

About This Lesson

Welcome to today's English lesson, where we will immerse ourselves in the story "A Trip to the Market." This engaging tale introduces you to real-life situations that are relatable and practical. Throughout this lesson, you’ll not only listen to the story, but you will also practice speaking English through the shadowing technique.

By repeatedly listening and then speaking along with the narrator, you will significantly enhance your fluency and vocabulary. You will go through important phrases step-by-step, ensuring that you understand the context and can use them in your daily conversations. Are you ready to take your English speaking practice to the next level?

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Shopping list - A list of items you need to buy.
  • Fresh bread - Newly baked bread that is soft and warm.
  • Colorful vegetables - A variety of vegetables that are bright and appealing.
  • Sweet apples - Apples that are sugary in taste.
  • Bottle of milk - A container that holds liquid milk.
  • Felt happy - A feeling of joy or satisfaction.

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique showcased in this lesson, focus on the pace and tone of the narrator’s speech. Here are some tailored tips to enhance your practice:

  • Start by listening—Play the story without repeating it first. Familiarize yourself with the pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Repeat after the narrator—Once you feel comfortable, begin to shadow speech. Speak along with the narrator, mimicking their intonation and speed for better retention.
  • Slow it down—If necessary, adjust the playback speed. Slowing down the audio can help you catch the details you might have missed.
  • Practice regularly—Consistency is key. Try to practice shadowing at least a few minutes each day, as this will greatly improve your shadowspeak capabilities.
  • Use the vocabulary—Incorporate the key phrases into your daily conversations. This will not only help with retention but also build your confidence.

Remember, shadow speak is a powerful tool for mastering English. Keep practicing, and watch your fluency soar!

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 →