Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English with Kendall JENNER | American English accent (lesson #16) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You know, it's not always easy.
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You know, it's not always easy.
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You know, it's not always easy.
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You know, it's not always easy.
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We live in such an interesting industry and in such an interesting time with social media that it can be very hard sometimes.
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We live in such an interesting industry and in such an interesting time with social media that it can be very hard sometimes.
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We live in such an interesting industry and in such an interesting time with social media that it can be very hard sometimes.
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You can fall victim to so many things that don't serve you and that don't make you happy.
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You can fall victim to so many things that don't serve you and that don't make you happy.
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make you happy.
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You can fall victim to so many things that don't serve you and that don't make you happy.
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If your happiness depends on the actions of others,
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you know, you're at mercy of things that you can't control.
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If your happiness depends on the actions of others, you know, you're at mercy of things that you can't control.
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If your happiness depends on the actions of others, you know, you're at mercy of things that you can't control.
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I always want to live in like, me and my therapist talk about like my higher goddess, my higher self.
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I always want to live in like, me and my therapist talk about like my higher goddess, my higher self.
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I always want to live in like, me and my therapist talk about like my higher goddess, my higher self.
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Like I always want to live there knowing that, you know, when I'm there, you can't take that away from me.
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Like I always want to live there knowing that, you know, when I'm there, you can't take that away from me.
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Like, I always want to live there, knowing that, you know, when I'm there, you can't take that away from me.
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That's mine, and no matter what, you can disagree with me, you can agree with me.
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That's mine, and no matter what, you can disagree with me, you can agree with me.
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That's mine, and no matter what, you can disagree with me, you can agree with me.
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I'm not changing.
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I'm not shifting.
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I'm here.
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I'm in my Higher Goddess.
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I'm not changing.
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I'm not shifting.
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I'm here.
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I'm in My Higher Goddess.
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I'm not changing.
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I'm not shifting.
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I'm here.
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I'm in my higher goddess.
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I always live by like, holding my happiness and not letting anyone else affect it.
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I always live by like, holding my happiness and not letting anyone else affect it.
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I always live by like holding my happiness and not letting anyone else affect it.
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So many people think they have you figured out when they don't even know the half of it.
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So many people think they have you figured out when they don't even know the half of it.
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So many people think they have you figured out when they don't even know the half of it.
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So sitting there and being like, you know, you get frustrated sometimes, it could feel really unfair.
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So sitting there and being like, you know, you get frustrated sometimes, it could feel really unfair.
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So sitting there and being like, you get frustrated sometimes, it could reveal really unfair.
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You could be reading something that someone is saying about you or hearing something that someone is saying about you.
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You could be reading something that someone is saying about you or hearing something that someone's saying about you.
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You could be reading something that someone is saying about you or hearing that someone's saying about you.
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And being like, that is so unfair, because that's not who I am.
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And that really gets to me sometimes, and that really sucks.
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And being like, that is so unfair, because that's not who I am.
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And that really gets to me sometimes, and that really sucks.
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And being like, that is so unfair, because that's not who I am.
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And that really gets to me sometimes, and that really sucks.
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But then looking at myself in the mirror and being like, but I know who I am.
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Why does anything else matter?" But then looking at myself in the mirror and being like, but I know who I am, why does anything else matter?
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But then looking at myself in the mirror and being like, but I know who I am, why does anything else matter?
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You know, it's not always easy.
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We live in such an interesting industry and in such an interesting time with social media that it can be very hard sometimes.
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You can fall victim to so many things that don't serve you and that don't make you happy.
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If your happiness depends on the actions of others,
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you know you're at mercy of things that you can't control i always want to live in like me and my therapist talk about
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like my higher goddess my higher self like i always want to live there knowing that you know when i'm there you can't take that away
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from me that's mine and no matter what you can disagree with me you can agree with me i'm not changing i'm not shifting
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i'm here i'm in my higher goddess i always live by like holding my happiness and not letting anyone So many people think they have you figured out when they don't even know the half of it.
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So sitting there and being like, you know, you get frustrated sometimes.
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It could feel really unfair.
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You could be reading something that someone is saying about you or hearing something that someone's saying about you and being like, that is so unfair because that's not who I am.
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And that really gets to me sometimes, and that really sucks.
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But then looking at myself in the mirror and being like, but I know who I am.
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Why does anything else matter?
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English-speaking skills through shadowing techniques with an engaging video featuring Kendall Jenner. Shadowing is an effective method that involves listening to a native speaker and simultaneously repeating their words. This practice will help you improve your English pronunciation, gain confidence in your speaking abilities, and enhance your overall fluency. As you engage with the content, you'll explore important themes such as personal happiness and self-awareness, which will broaden your vocabulary while learning to express complex emotions in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Interesting industry - Refers to an engaging or compelling field of work.
  • Fall victim - To become affected negatively by something or someone.
  • Higher self - A state of mind that represents your best self or ideal self.
  • Happiness - A state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
  • Control - The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
  • Unfair - Not just or right; unequal treatment.
  • Frustrated - Feeling upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this shadowing practice, follow these tips tailored to the video’s speed and emotional tone:

  • Listen First: Play the video without speaking at first, focusing on Kendall's pronunciation and intonation. This will prepare your ears to pick up on nuances in the language.
  • Slow Down: Utilize the playback speed feature on YouTube to slow down the video initially. This will help you catch every word and phrase before attempting to shadow in real-time.
  • Repeat Sections: Don't hesitate to pause the video after each sentence. Repeat that section out loud, mimicking Kendall’s accent and inflection. This practice will significantly improve your English pronunciation.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the emotional context. Shadowing isn't just about words; it's about conveying feelings. Notice how Kendall emphasizes certain phrases that express frustration or self-awareness.
  • Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your shadow speech. Listen back to identify areas for improvement, such as accent and pacing.

By consistently implementing these shadowing techniques in your language learning journey, you'll enhance your skills in speaking English fluently and confidently while exploring meaningful content on YouTube.

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.

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