Shadowing Practice: تقوية الثقة في التحدث بالإنجليزية | تدريب بطيء بتقنية Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to I Love English TV.
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Slow and Clear English.
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How to Build Your Confidence.
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Welcome back to Speak English Now.
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This is Episode 6 and I'm your host, Dania.
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I'm so happy you're here with me today.
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Here you will learn.
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Here you will grow.
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Here your English will improve.
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Here you will find your school.
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Here you can speak without fear.
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Here you can practice every day.
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Here you can become more confident.
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This is not just a podcast.
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This is your safe place to learn.
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Every word you hear brings you closer to fluency.
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Every sentence you repeat makes you stronger.
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Every mistake you make teaches you something new.
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Don't wait for perfect grammar.
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wait for the right moment.
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The right moment is now.
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The right place is here.
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And the right Person is you.
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Say it with me.
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Here I learn.
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Here I improve.
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Here I grow.
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Here, I speak.
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Here I believe in myself.
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Amazing!
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Today, we will do something very powerful.
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Shadowing.
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Shadowing is easy.
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You listen.
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You repeat.
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You speak with me.
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That's all.
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Simple, right?
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But remember, this simple exercise can change the way you speak English.
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In this episode, we will enjoy a short story.
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The story is about personal growth and confidence.
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It will inspire you.
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It will give you new words and useful sentences.
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And together, we will practice slowly and clearly.
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Keep smiling, keep speaking, and never give up.
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So, let's begin our journey together.
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Step by step.
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Word by word.
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with joy and confidence.
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This is Anna.
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She is 25 years old.
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She feels shy.
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She feels small.
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She does not believe in herself.
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Repeat after me.
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I feel shy.
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I feel shy.
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I don't believe in myself.
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I don't believe in myself.
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One morning, Anna looks in the mirror.
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She whispers, I want to change.
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I want to grow.
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I want to be strong.
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Repeat.
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I want to change.
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I want to change.
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I want to grow.
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I want to grow.
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I want to be strong.
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I want to be strong.
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Anna writes in her diary, Today, I will try something new.
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She smiles and feels a little hope.
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Repeat.
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I will try something new.
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I will try something new.
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I feel hope.
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I feel hope.
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Anna joins a speaking class.
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She is afraid.
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Her hands are shaking.
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Her voice is soft.
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But she says, Hello, my name is Anna.
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Repeat after me.
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Hello, my name is Anna.
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Hello, my name is Anna.
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I can speak.
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I can speak.
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The teacher smiles.
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The students clap.
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Anna feels a little stronger.
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Repeat.
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I feel stronger.
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I feel stronger.
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I am doing my best.
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I am doing my best.
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After class, Anna thinks, That was scary, but I did it.
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Repeat.
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I did it.
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I did it.
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I am proud of myself.
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I am proud of myself.
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The next day, Anna walks home.
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She sees a stranger.
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She wants to say hello.
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She says, good morning.
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The stranger smiles.
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Anna feels warm inside.
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Repeat.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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I can talk to people.
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I can talk to people.
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At work, she has a meeting.
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She hesitates.
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She takes a deep breath.
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She says one sentence clearly.
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Repeat, I take a deep breath.
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I can speak clearly.
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Day by day, Anna practices.
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Every small step makes her more confident.
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Repeat.
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Every small step helps me.
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Every small step helps me I am
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becoming stronger I am becoming stronger Anna gives her first short speech in class
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Her voice is clear.
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Her smile is bright.
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Everyone claps loudly.
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Repeat.
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I can do it.
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I can do it.
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I feel proud.
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I feel proud.
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Anna writes in her diary, Step by step, I am growing.
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She practices every day.
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She repeats positive sentences to herself.
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Repeat.
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Step by step, I am growing.
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I believe in myself.
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Anna's company has an important meeting.
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Her boss says, Anna, will you present the project?
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Her heart beats fast.
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Her hands feel cold. But she breathes deeply.
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She says, yes, I will.
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Repeat.
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Yes, I will.
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Yes, I will.
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I can do it.
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I can do it.
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On the day of the presentation, Anna stands in front of the team.
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She feels fear.
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But she remembers her training.
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She speaks slowly.
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She speaks clearly.
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She says, Thank you for listening.
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Repeat.
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I speak slowly.
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I speak slowly.
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I speak clearly.
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I speak clearly.
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Thank you for listening.
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Thank you for listening.
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The room is silent.
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Then applause fills the air.
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Anna smiles with tears.
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She did it.
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Repeat.
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I did it.
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I did it.
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I am proud of myself.
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I am proud of myself.
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From that day, Anna changes.
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She walks tall.
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She speaks with confidence.
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She looks people in the eyes.
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She believes in herself.
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Repeat.
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I walk tall.
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I walk tall.
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I speak with confidence.
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I speak with confidence.
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I believe in myself.
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I believe in myself.
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One evening, Anna writes in her diary.
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Today, I am strong.
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Today, I am confident.
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Today, I believe in myself.
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Repeat.
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Repeat.
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I am strong.
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I am strong.
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I am confident.
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I am confident.
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I believe in myself.
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I believe in myself.
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Anna creates small daily habits.
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She greets people every day.
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She speaks one new sentence daily.
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She writes three positive things in her diary.
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She practices deep breathing before challenges.
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Repeat each habit.
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I greet people every day.
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I greet people every day.
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I speak one new sentence daily.
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I speak one new sentence daily.
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I write three positive things in my diary.
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I practice deep breathing.
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These small habits build big confidence.
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Repeat.
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Small habits build big confidence.
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Repeat.
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Small habits build big confidence.
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I can grow every day.
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I can grow every day.
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Anna's Journey teaches us confidence grows step by step.
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Mistakes are lessons.
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Every attempt is progress.
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Repeat, confidence grows step by step.
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Repeat, confidence grows step by step.
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Mistakes are lessons.
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Mistakes are lessons.
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Every attempt is progress.
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Every attempt is progress.
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Remember, just like Anna, you can take one small step today.
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Repeat after me.
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I take one small step today.
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I can do it.
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I can do it.
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I believe in myself.
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I believe in myself.
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Excellent!
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You finished today's shadowing episode.
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Keep practicing every day.
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Your confidence grows step by step.
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Word by word.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 234 sentences and 1056 words to shadow. The speech runs for 19:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 54 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- breathe /bɹiːð/ (verb) — To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
- habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ (noun) — An action performed on a regular basis.
- diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ (noun) — A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
- lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (noun) — A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
- shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ (noun) — A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
- greet /ɡɹiːt/ (verb) — To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
- clap /klæp/ (verb) — To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
- mirror /ˈmiɹɚ/ (noun) — A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
- silent /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/ (adjective) — Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
- deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ (adverb) — To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
- scary /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ (adjective) — Causing fear or anxiety
- tear /tɛɹ/ (verb) — To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- shake /ˈʃeɪk/ (verb) — To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
- presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ (noun) — The act of presenting, or something presented.
- grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ (noun) — A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- write in (verb) — To write a letter to, e.g. a publication.
- wait for (verb) — To wait until the specified event occurs.
- give up (verb) — To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
- look in (verb) — To visit a place or person briefly and casually.
- stand in (verb) — To substitute for; to replace
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
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 breathe, habit, diary.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Keep smiling · Keep practicing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will learn · will grow · will improve |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are shaking · am doing · am becoming |
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.