Shadowing Practice: SHADOWING English Speaking Practice SHADOW ME for FLUENCY - Learn English Speaking with Video

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we are going to work on our English speaking ability we're going to do some shadowing we're going to do some repeat after me and we're just going to work on our overall skills shall we do
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it all right let me tell you this first we'll do the repeat after me section all the way through and then halfway through the lesson we'll switch to the shadowing portion all right
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you'll get it here we go first repeat after me so we're all familiar with the golden rule right did you say it repeat after me so we're all familiar with the golden rule
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right it's essentially it's essentially essentially a
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fundamental principle a fundamental principle
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in most moral codes in most moral codes it's basically a core principle in most
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moral standards the Golden Rule you know the Golden Rule right yeah you know it it can be summarized as it can be summarized as love your neighbor as yourself
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love your neighbor as yourself which is truly profound wisdom which is truly profound
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wisdom however it assumes a crucial concept however it assumes a crucial
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concept that we genuinely love ourselves that we genuinely love
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ourselves what's this saying it's saying it's all based on the idea that we really do love
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ourselves in order for the Golden Rule to be effective in order for the Golden Rule to be effective
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we must have respect for ourselves we must have respect for ourselves all right so another way
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to say it is to really make the Golden Rule work it's essential that we respect ourselves here's an alternative guideline here's an alternative guideline
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do not do to yourself what you would not do to others do not do to yourself what you would not do to
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others simply put be kind to yourself do not do to yourself what you would not do to others
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if you don't do it to others then don't do it to you don't do it to you don't do it to others just switching it right all right repeat if if your friend or loved one made
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mistakes if your friend or loved one made mistakes during a big work presentation during a big work
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presentation would you yell at them would you yell at them throughout the presentation throughout the
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presentation if your friend or loved one failed an exam would you spend the entire day would you spend the entire day telling them how foolish they
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are telling them how foolish they are you wouldn't do that right you wouldn't do that
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right so why do you do it so why do so why do it to ourselves I was about to say so why do we do it to
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ourselves that's okay but this says so why do it to ourselves it's difficult for individuals with strong self-hatred
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it's difficult for individuals with strong self-hatred people who don't like themselves to exhibit genuine compassion towards
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others to exhibit genuine compassion towards others to exhibit to show
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genuine compassion towards others did you understand that that means people who strongly dislike themselves they may struggle to truly care about other
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people without self-respect without self-respect there's no Foundation there's no Foundation
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upon which to build upon which to build this means self-respect is important for building a strong Foundation right therefore let's keep the Platinum rule in
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mind therefore let's keep the Platinum rule in mind Platinum is more expensive than
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gold it's like above gold as we head out and have a fantastic day as we head out and have a fantastic day so don't forget
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to follow the Platinum rule as we head out as we go out into the world and experience the day have a fantastic day so here it is do not do to yourself
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what you would not do to others say it do not do to yourself what you would not do to others do not do to yourself what you would not do to
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others did you get it all right good job now we're going to do it fast nonstop I want you to say it with me say it with me means Shadow me let's do this together try to use a smooth clear
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voice here we go so we're all familiar with the golden rule right it's essentially a fundamental
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principle in most moral codes it can be summarized as love your neighbor as yourself which is truly
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profound wisdom however it assumes a crucial concept that we genuinely love of ourselves
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in order for the Golden Rule to be effective we must have respect for ourselves here's an alternative guideline do not do to yourself what you would not do to others if your friend or loved
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one made mistakes during a big work presentation would you yell at them throughout the presentation if your friend or loved one failed an exam would you spend the entire day telling them how foolish
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they are you wouldn't do that right so why do it to ourselves it's difficult for individuals with
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strong self-hatred to exhibit genuine compassion towards others without self-respect there's no Foundation upon which to build therefore let's keep the Platinum rule in mind as we head out
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and have a fantastic day do not do to yourself what you would not do to others again do not do
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to yourself what you would not do to others boom good workout way to go let's keep moving forward one step at a time that was step 30 9 94 on our 10,000 step journey to English fluency
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get all the steps if you want all the steps englishcoachchad.com I'll see you in the next step

Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

This video stands out as a top tool for english speaking practice because it blends repetition and shadowing—two proven techniques for building fluency. The dialogue is conversational, using everyday vocabulary and natural pacing, making it easy to follow while challenging you to match tone and rhythm. Whether you’re using a shadowing app or practicing manually, the structured format (repeat first, then shadow) helps you ease into the process, ensuring you master clarity before speed.

Breaking Down Natural Speech Patterns

Let’s look at key lines that showcase natural English: - “so we're all familiar with the golden rule right”: The casual “right” at the end turns a statement into a friendly check-in, a common conversational trick. - “it's essentially a fundamental principle in most moral codes”: “Essentially” softens the statement, avoiding rigidity—native speakers often use such qualifiers. - “so why do it to ourselves”: The contraction “do it” instead of “do we do it” keeps the flow smooth, reflecting how we speak quickly in real life. These examples teach you to sound less scripted and more authentic, crucial for improving english pronunciation.

A Simple Shadow Speech Routine to Try

Maximize this video with a repeat-and-record loop:

  1. Watch the “repeat after me” section, pausing to mimic each line. Focus on matching stress and intonation.
  2. Move to the shadowing portion: Play a 5-second clip, then repeat it immediately, trying to overlap with the speaker (this is shadow speech).
  3. Record yourself and compare to the video. Note gaps in pacing or pronunciation—this helps you self-correct.
  4. Repeat daily, increasing clip length as you improve.
This routine, paired with tools like shadowspeaks resources, will sharpen your fluency in weeks. Remember: consistency beats speed—even 10 minutes a day works!

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 →