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English Learners Podcast.
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Listen, learn and improve your English effortlessly.
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Hello, my lovely English learners.
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Welcome to this last day of your Shadowing English Speaking Challenge.
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Day five.
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You made it this far.
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Wow.
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How are you feeling?
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I bet you're feeling proud, maybe a little emotional.
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And honestly, you should be.
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You've shown up, you've spoken up, and most importantly, you didn't give up. And me?
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I've loved every minute of teaching you, recording this podcast, and sharing this journey together.
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So tell me, where are you joining from?
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India?
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Vietnam?
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Japan?
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Turkey?
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Somewhere else?
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Let me know in the comments i love hearing from you
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and hey what's your native language your first language someday i'd love to visit your country
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and maybe you can teach me a few words wouldn't that be fun
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now how's your shadowing practice going i know in the beginning
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it might have felt a little slow maybe even frustrating
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but trust me your brain is learning your mouth is moving your confidence is growing fluency takes time
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but you're doing it you can do this
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and i'm always here with you have you faced any challenges
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or tricky words tell me below i read every message
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and i'll do my best to help so are you ready for today's final shadowing session yes amazing but first
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i need you to promise me one thing
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that you won't give up after today you've made it this far
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and this is just the beginning so promise great let's do this together the instructions are simple You'll listen,
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then repeat after me.
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Pause the video if you need more time.
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We'll go slow.
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I'll say each sentence three times.
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You'll see the words on screen, and I've highlighted the important parts to help guide you.
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And remember, if I go too fast, leave a comment.
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This space is for you.
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Also, don't forget, if you missed day one, two, three or four, I've added links in the description for you.
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Each day builds on the last, so it's a good idea to go back and practice again if needed.
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Now, get comfy.
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Grab your notebook, maybe a cup of tea, and get ready to speak with me.
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Day five of your five -day shadowing speaking challenge begins now.
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Let's make it count.
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Today we will practice 15 sentences together.
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Don't stress.
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We'll take it step by step.
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Just listen carefully.
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And then repeat after me.
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I'll say each sentence three times.
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Ready?
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Awesome!
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Let's go!
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I am learning, growing and becoming more confident every day.
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I am learning, growing and becoming more confident every day.
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I am learning, growing and becoming more confident every day.
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Amazing!
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Let's try sentence two together.
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Every small step I take brings me closer to fluency.
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Every small step I take brings me closer to fluency.
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Every small step I take brings me closer to fluency.
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Awesome!
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I don't need to be perfect.
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I just need to keep going.
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I don't need to be perfect.
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I just need to keep going.
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I don't need to be perfect.
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I just need to keep going.
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my voice matters and i will use it with confidence my voice matters and i will use it with confidence
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my voice matters and i will use it with confidence
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brilliant speaking english is a journey and i am on the right path Speaking English
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is a journey and I am on the right path.
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Speaking English is a journey and I am on the right path.
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Don't give up now, you're doing amazing.
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Mistakes are just signs that I am learning something new.
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Mistakes are just signs that I am learning something new.
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Mistakes are just signs that I am learning something new.
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I show up for myself even on hard days.
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I show up for myself even on hard days.
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I show up for myself even on hard days.
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Awesome.
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Let's continue.
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Every time I speak, I become more fluent and free.
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Don't be shy, speak out loud.
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my efforts today are building my future tomorrow my efforts today are building my future tomorrow
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my efforts today are building my future tomorrow
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I trust the process I am becoming a confident speaker I
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trust the process I am becoming a confident speaker i trust
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the process i am becoming a confident speaker great let's practice
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the last five sentences together stay with me i am brave for trying even when it feels scary
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i am brave for trying even when it feels scary I am brave for trying even when it feels scary.
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My English improves every time I practice.
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My English improves every time I practice.
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My English improves every time I practice.
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Awesome.
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I am building a strong foundation, one word at a time.
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I am building a strong foundation, one word at a time.
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I am excited to speak in English.
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I am excited to speak in English.
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I am excited to speak in English.
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Brilliant!
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Let's try the last sentence for today.
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English is not just a language.
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It's a door to my dreams.
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English is not just a language.
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It's a door to my dreams dreams.
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English is not just a language.
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It's a door to my dreams.
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Great job!
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You've just completed 15 powerful shadowing sentences today.
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And more importantly, you have now completed 5 days of this shadowing English speaking challenge.
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Well done!
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What What a great achievement!
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Take a deep breath, smile, and feel proud of yourself, because I sure am proud of you.
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Remember, this is just the beginning.
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Keep practising with me daily, and one day, before you even realise, your dream of speaking English fluently will come true.
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Just listening is not enough, my friend.
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You must speak daily, even for five minutes, even if it's not perfect, even if it feels awkward.
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I am here for you, and I promise I'll continue to support you until your dream is fulfilled.
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You can always go back to the previous videos and practice them again.
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Each time you'll notice you get a little stronger, a little more confident, or...
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If you're excited for more, would you like me to record more shadowing videos for you?
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Let me know in the comments.
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I love reading your messages.
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Truly.
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Until next time, keep smiling, keep practicing, and always remember you can do this.
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And I'm so happy to be on this journey with you.
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See you soon.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 128 sentences and 1077 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:03. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| scary adjective | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | Causing fear or anxiety |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| importantly adverb | /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ | Used to mark a statement as having importance. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| achievement noun | /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ | The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment. |
| awkward adjective | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| realise verb | Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize. | |
| highlight verb | /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ | To make prominent; emphasize. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| someday adverb | Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future. | |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| tricky adjective | /ˈtɹɪk.i/ | Hard to deal with, complicated. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. | |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| show up verb | To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. | |
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. | |
| speak up verb | /ˌspik ˈʌp/ | To talk more loudly or clearly. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've shown · I've loved · you've made |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love hearing · practice going · keep going |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you joining · is learning · you're doing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | i'll do · won't give · You'll listen |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 33 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, effortlessly /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/
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 shadow, scary, brave.
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.