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Reviewer Gopjei Reviewer So I'd like to share my top five tips So I'd like to share my top five tips So I'd like to share my top five tips for how to be confident even if you're not.
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Reviewer Gopjei Reviewer So I'd like to share my top five tips So I'd like to share my top five tips So I'd like to share my top five tips for how to be confident even if you're not.
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for how to be confident even if you're not.
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For how to be confident even if you're not.
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So let's break it down.
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So let's break it down.
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So let's break it down.
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What was the difference between those two captains?
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What was the difference between those two captains?
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What was the difference between those two captains?
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What did you see?
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What did you hear?
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And not just, you know?
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What did you see?
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What did you hear?
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And not just, you know What did you see?
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What did you hear?
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And not just, you know One seemed nervous one seemed confident, one seemed nervous, one seemed confident, one seemed nervous, one seemed confident, but what was I doing differently to make you think that?
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different volume, different words, different volume, different words, different volume, different words, certainly different body language, but the truth is, Certainly different body language, but the truth is...
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Certainly different body language, but the truth is...
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I wasn't actually feeling particularly memriment.
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I wasn't actually feeling particularly confident.
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I wasn't actually feeling particularly confident.
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I was just making certain physical and vocal choices to make you think that.
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I was just making certain physical and vocal choices to make you think that.
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I was just making certain physical and vocal choices to make you think that.
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You can do that too.
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Anyone can do this.
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You can do that too.
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Anyone can do this.
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You can do that too.
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Anyone can do this.
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So what are those confident-looking choices?
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So what are those confident-looking choices?
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So what are those confident-looking choices?
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Number one, turn up the energy and speak up.
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Number one, turn up the energy and speak up.
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Number one, turn up the energy and speak up.
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When you speak up, even just a little bit.
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When you speak up, even just a little bit.
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When you speak up even just a little bit, it reads as confident.
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And you don't have to shout, it reads as confident.
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And you don't have to shout, it reads as confident.
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And you don't have to shout, think about it this way.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, think about it this way.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, think about it this way.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, aim for a 5.
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Yes, it goes to 11.
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Aim for a five.
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Yes, it goes to 11.
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Aim for a five.
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Yes, it goes to 11.
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So I'd like to share my top five tips for how to be confident, even if you're not.
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So let's break it down.
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What was the difference between those two captains?
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What did you see?
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What did you hear?
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And not just one seemed nervous, one seemed confident, but what was I doing differently to make you think that?
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Different volume, different words, certainly different body language, but the truth is, I wasn't actually feeling particularly confident.
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I was just making certain physical and vocal choices to make you think that.
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You can do that too.
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Anyone can do this.
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So what are those confident looking choices?
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Number one, turn up the energy and speak up.
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When you speak up, even just a little bit, it reads as confident.
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And you don't have to shout.
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Think about it this way.
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On a scale of one to ten, aim for a five.
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Yes, it goes to eleven.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Shadowing English with TED Talk | Improve Your Speaking" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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