Shadowing Practice: Sleep and Learn English: Shadow Positive Affirmations 😴 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Shadow English affirmations.
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Speak kindly to yourself.
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Remind yourself of how much you've grown and how strong you're becoming.
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In slow English, so you can reinforce those positive thoughts while learning English.
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I was talking to myself the other day.
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I talk to other people all the time.
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I tell them about my problems and I share my thoughts with them.
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But other people will eventually get tired,
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bored of hearing about your problems.
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However, when I talk with myself,
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I can go on for hours and I'll never get bored of listening.
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I talked to myself and I reminded myself of all the beautiful traits I have inside of me.
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I reminded myself of how strong I am,
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how smart I am, how capable I am of reaching any goal I set my mind to.
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And I feel so much lighter.
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Like I could do anything.
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And I want you to feel that way too.
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So, I wanted to share some of these positive thoughts that I had.
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Speak kindly to yourself.
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Remind yourself how much you've grown and how strong you're becoming.
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Listen to these affirmations daily and bring positive energy into every day.
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I am strong.
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I am strong.
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I can do anything.
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I can do anything.
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Every day I grow more into my authentic self.
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Every day, I grow more into my authentic self.
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I am proud of how far I've come.
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I am proud of how far I've come.
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I am not the same person I was a year ago.
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I am not the same person I was a year ago.
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I remember when English felt impossible.
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I remember when English felt impossible.
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Now I understand much more.
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Now I understand so much more.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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Every mistake helps me grow.
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I am not behind.
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I am not behind.
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I am on my own path.
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I am on my own path.
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I speak better than I did before.
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I speak better than I did before.
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I am building confidence every single day.
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I am building confidence every single day.
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My accent makes me authentic.
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My accent tells a story of who I am.
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Learning English proves that I can learn anything.
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Learning English proves that I can learn anything.
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I can handle any challenge thrown my way.
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I can handle any challenge thrown my way.
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I trust the process.
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I trust the process.
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I am becoming more confident each time I speak.
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I am becoming more confident each time I speak.
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I am allowed to take my time.
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I am allowed to take my time.
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I celebrate small progress.
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I celebrate small progress.
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Small progress is still progress.
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Small progress is still progress.
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I am brave for trying.
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I am brave for trying.
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My voice deserves to be heard.
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My voice deserves to be heard.
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I am creating new opportunities for myself.
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I am creating new opportunities for myself.
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I am not afraid of messing up, making a mistake.
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I am not afraid of messing up.
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I am proud that I try.
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I am proud that I try.
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I am disciplined.
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I am disciplined.
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I show up even when it's hard.
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I show up even when it's hard.
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When things get difficult, it means that I'm growing.
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When things get difficult, it means that I'm growing.
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Challenges are opportunities to grow and learn.
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These are opportunities to grow and learn.
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English is not just a language.
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It's proof that I can grow.
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English is not just a language.
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It's proof that I can grow.
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That I am growing.
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I am patient with myself.
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I am patient with myself.
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I allow myself to learn at my own pace.
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I allow myself to learn at my own pace.
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I do not compare my journey with someone else's.
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I do not compare my journey with someone else's.
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I used to struggle with words.
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Now I express my thoughts.
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I used to struggle with words.
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Now I express my thoughts.
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I am proud of the courage it takes to speak.
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I am proud of the courage it takes to speak.
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I am not afraid to make mistakes.
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I am not afraid to make mistakes.
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I am becoming more confident in my life, not just in English.
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I am becoming more confident in my life, not just in English.
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Don't forget how capable you are of doing anything you set your mind to.
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You can live the life of your dreams.
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Talk to yourself.
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Tell yourself you can do it.
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You are capable of doing it.
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You just have to start.
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Think about the first time that you tried to speak English.
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Now think about today.
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And if you can learn a new language, imagine what else you are capable of.
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Listen to this again tomorrow.
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And remind yourself of who you are becoming.
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And remember, never stop learning.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 112 sentences and 812 words to shadow. The speech runs for 18:48. 82% 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
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| authentic adjective | /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/ | Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| pace noun | /peɪs/ | A step taken with the foot. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| courage noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. |
| discipline noun | /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ | A controlled behaviour; self-control. |
| accent noun | /ækˈsɛnt/ | A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to… |
| kindly adverb | /ˈkaɪn(d)li/ | In a kind manner, out of kindness. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| trait noun | /tɹeɪt/ | An identifying characteristic, habit or trend. |
| reinforce verb | /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ | To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. |
| affirmation noun | /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ | That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mess up verb | To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss. |
| show up verb | To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. |
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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| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to struggle |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've grown · I've come |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be heard |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/
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 remind, authentic, compare.
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.