Shadowing Practice: Simple Life, Happy Life | A2 English Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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A simple life is not a poor life.
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A simple life is a clear life.
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It is light.
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It is calm.
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It is easy to understand.
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When we live simply, we feel free.
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We know what we do.
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We know what we want.
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We do not run all day.
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We do not try to show more than we are.
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We just live, and we enjoy our day.
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Many people think happiness is big
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They think they need many things A new phone, a big house, many clothes,
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many trips But after they buy one more thing, they want another thing
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The mind is not quiet
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The heart is not full A simple life is different
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It says, I have enough I am enough
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This feeling brings peace
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Simple life starts with our time
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Time is our one real treasure
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We cannot buy more time
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We can only choose how to use it
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When we live simply, we choose what matters
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We put first things first
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We wake up, we breathe, we smile, we say thanks
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We are not in a race
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We move slowly, and we move well
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This makes the day feel warm
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Look at your morning
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In a simple life, morning is gentle
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You drink water
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You open the window
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You look at the sky
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You stretch your body
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You plan three small tasks for the day
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Not ten, only three
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You can do them well
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When the list is short, the mind is calm
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You feel strong because you finish what you start
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Simple life also means simple space A clean room helps a clean mind
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We do not need many things in our home
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We keep what we use
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We give or sell what we do not use
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We choose one table, one chair, a bed, some light, a plant, a few books
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We know where each thing is We can find it fast
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This saves time and stops stress
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Clothes can be simple too
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We do not need a big closet
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We can choose a few colors we like
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We can choose clothes that fit and feel good
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When we open the closet, we do not think for a long time
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We pick one shirt and one pair of pants
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We use our energy for life, not for small choices that do not matter
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Food is a big part of a simple life
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We choose food that is close to nature
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Rice, vegetables, fruits, eggs, beans, fish We cook at home when we can
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We sit down.
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We eat slowly.
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We taste the food.
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We say thanks for the people who grow it.
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This is healthy and kind to our body.
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A full stomach and a calm heart make a happy day.
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A simple life needs simple money habits.
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We learn to know the difference between need and want.
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Need is food, home, basic clothes, transport health.
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Want is extra.
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When we know this, we can save money.
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We can pay for important things first.
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We can make a small plan for the month.
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We can write what we buy.
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When money is clear, the mind is clear.
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Our phone can be a friend
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or a trap in a simple life we use the phone with care
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we turn off extra alerts we keep only the apps
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we need we have phone free times like after waking up
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and before sleep we talk to people face to face
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when we can we look at the sky the trees and the people we love not only the screen
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Then our mind can rest
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Work can be simple too
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Simple does not mean lazy
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It means focused
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We choose the one most important task for the morning
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We close other tabs
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We do this task for 25 minutes
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We rest for 5 minutes
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We repeat 8.
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This small system helps us finish work without feeling broken.
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When work is clear, we feel proud and light after the day ends.
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A simple life loves nature.
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Nature does not hurry, but it gets everything done.
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We can take a short walk in a park or on a quiet street.
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We can feel the wind on our face.
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We can watch birds.
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We can look at plants.
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Even ten minutes helps.
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Our breath becomes deep.
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Our head becomes soft.
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We remember that life is big and beautiful.
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Relationships are better in a simple life.
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We choose quality over number.
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We do not try to please everyone.
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We spend time with good people who listen who care who help us grow we give time to family
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and close friends
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we say sorry when we make a mistake we say thank you when they help us we share small moments tea
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stories walks this brings real joy gratitude is a key to simple happiness
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Every day we can name three good things I have clean water
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My friend sent a kind message
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The sunset was pink
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These are small, but they are real
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Gratitude trains the heart to see light
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When we notice good things, our day shines
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We stop looking only at problems
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We see gifts
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Rest is part of a simple life
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We do not have to be busy all the time
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We can take breaks
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We can sleep 7 to 9 hours at night
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We can close our eyes for one minute and breathe when we feel stress
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Rest is not a reward after work
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Rest is fuel for life
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When we rest well, we think better
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Speak kinder And live happier A simple life also means simple words
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We say what we mean
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We do not promise more than we can do
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We use kind words with others and with ourselves
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We do not say I am stupid
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We say I am learning
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We do not say I cannot we say
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i cannot yet simple words shape a strong gentle mind dreams
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can be simple too a dream does not have to be
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huge to be good a simple dream can be to read
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10 pages a day to cook dinner with family twice a
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week to learn 10 new words in english each day to
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save a small part of our income to plant one tree
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small steps done often make a big change over time problems
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still come in a simple life life is not perfect but
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when our life is simple we are ready
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we have space in our mind we can see the problem clearly
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we can ask for help we can make a small plan one step today one step tomorrow.
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We do not panic as much.
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We move slowly, but we move forward.
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How do we start?
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We start small.
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Choose one area.
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Time, space, phone, food, or money.
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Make one change today.
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Maybe clean one drawer.
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Delete five apps.
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Walk for ten minutes.
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Cook one easy meal.
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Write three good things before sleep.
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Keep this for one week.
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Then, add one more small change next week.
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Simple life grows like a plant, little by little.
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When we live simply, we enjoy simple joy.
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We hear the laugh of a child.
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We feel warm tea in our hands.
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We see the color of the morning.
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We talk with a friend and really listen
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We finish a task and feel proud
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We rest at night with a quiet heart
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These moments are not loud, but they are true
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They make a happy life.
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In the end, simple life, happy life is not a rule from outside.
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It is a choice from inside.
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It is the choice to keep what matters and to let go of the rest.
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It is the choice to be present now.
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It is the choice to love the small things.
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When we choose this way, our days feel clear.
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Our steps are light.
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Our smile is real, and happiness is here in this simple moment.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Simple Life, Happy Life”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: simple, choose, rest, choice, clear. This video has 171 sentences and 1309 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:27. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 92% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| happiness noun | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | The emotion of being happy; joy; elation. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| gentle adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. |
| closet noun | /ˈklɑzɪt/ | A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies. |
| distress noun | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| gratitude noun | /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/ | The state of being grateful. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| alert adjective | /əˈlɝt/ | Attentive; awake; on guard. |
| reward noun | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | Something of value given in return for an act. |
| trap noun | /tɹæp/ | A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. | |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. | |
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who grow · people who listen |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shine /ʃaɪn/, treasure /ˈtɹɛʒəɹ/
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 cloth, happiness, breathe.
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.