Shadowing Practice: Slow Chinese Listening in Minutes #44 | Feng Shui | Slow Mandarin for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello and welcome to Chinese Listening in Minutes.
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In this lesson, we will practice listening to slow and clear Mandarin.
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These sentences come from my beginner reading series, Mandarin Reading Made Easy.
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Listen carefully and repeat the sentences to improve your Chinese naturally.
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Let's begin.
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In the Chinese tradition, there is a view of "feng水" In the Chinese tradition of the Chinese culture, there is a kind of "fengish" view.
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In traditional Chinese culture, there is a concept called feng shui,
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In the Chinese tradition, there is a view of "feng水" In the Chinese culture,
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there is a kind of "fung水" In traditional Chinese culture, there is a concept called feng shui,
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In the Chinese culture, there is a view of the "feng水" In Chinese culture, there is a kind of "fengish" view.
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In traditional Chinese culture, there is a concept called feng shui,
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In the Chinese tradition, there is a view of the "feng水" In the Chinese tradition of the Chinese culture,
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there is a kind of "fung水" In traditional Chinese culture, there is a concept called feng shui,
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In the Chinese culture, there is a view of "feng水" In Chinese culture, there is a kind of a "fengue" idea called "fengue".
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In traditional Chinese culture, there is a concept called feng shui,
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Many people think that the environment will affect people's life and feelings.
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很多人认为环境会影响人的生活和心情。 Many people believe that the environment can affect people's life and mood.
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Many people think the environment will affect people's life and feelings,
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很多人认为环境会影响人的生活和心情。 Many people believe that the environment can affect people's life and mood.
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Many people think the environment will affect people's life and feelings,
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很多人认为环境会影响人的生活和心情。 Many people believe that the environment can affect people's life and mood.
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Many people think the environment will affect people's life and feelings,
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很多人认为环境会影响人的生活和心情。 Many people believe that the environment can affect people's life and mood.
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Many people think the environment will affect people's life and feelings,
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很多人认为环境会影响人的生活和心情。 Many people believe that the environment can affect people's life and mood.
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比如 ,房子的方向 ,房间的安排等。 For example,
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the direction of a house or the arrangement of rooms.
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比如 ,房子的方向 ,房间的安排等。 For example,
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the direction of a house or the arrangement of rooms.
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比如 ,房子的方向 ,房间的安排等。 For example,
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the direction of a house or the arrangement of rooms.
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比如 ,房子的方向 ,房间的安排等。 For example,
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the direction of a house or the arrangement of rooms.
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比如 ,房子的方向 ,房间的安排等。 For example,
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the direction of a house or the arrangement of rooms.
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There are people who buy a house when they buy a house.
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There are people buying a house 也会注意这些方面 Some people also pay attention to these aspects when buying a house.
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There are people who buy a house when they buy a house.
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There are people buying a house 也会注意这些方面 Some people also pay attention to these aspects when buying a house.
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There are people who buy a house when they buy a house.
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There are people buying a house 也会注意这些方面 Some people also pay attention to these aspects when buying a house.
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There are people who buy a house when they buy a house.
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There are people buying a house when they buy a house.
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也会注意这些方面 Some people also pay attention to these aspects when buying a house.
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There are people who buy a house when they buy a house.
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There are people buying a house 也会注意这些方面 Some people also pay attention to these aspects when buying a house.
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他们希望住在一个舒服安静的地方。 They hope to live in a comfortable and quiet place.
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他们希望住在一个舒服安静的地方。 他们希望住在一个舒服安静的地方。 They hope to live in a comfortable and quiet place.
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他们希望住在一个舒服安静的地方。 They hope to live in a comfortable and quiet place.
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他们希望住在一个舒服安静的地方。 They hope to live in a comfortable and quiet place.
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以前一些人建房子之前 ,会先看看周围的环境。 In the past,
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some people would first look at the surrounding environment before building a house.
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以前一些人建房子之前会先看看周围的环境 以前一些人建房子之前会先看看周围的环境 In the past, some people would first look at the surrounding environment before building a house.
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以前一些人建房子之前会先看看周围的环境 ,以前一些人建房子之前会先看看周围的环境, In the past, some people would first look at the surrounding environment before building a house.
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In the past, some people would first look at the surrounding environment before building a house.
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In some people building a house before, they will see the environment around the world.
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以前一些人建房子之前会先看看周围的环境 In the past, some people would first look at the surrounding environment before building a house.
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比如山。 水和阳光的方向 For example, Shan 水 and the light of the direction.
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For example, the direction of mountains, water and sunlight,
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比如 山。 水和阳光的方向 比如 山 水 and the light of the direction.
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For example, the direction of mountains, water and sunlight,
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比如 山。 水和阳光的方向 比如 Shan 水 and the light of the direction For example,
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the direction of mountains, water and sunlight, like the mountain.
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水 and the light of the direction For example, 山 水 and the light of the direction For example,
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the direction of mountains, water and sunlight.
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比如山。 水和阳光的方向 比如 山。 水 and the light of the direction For example,
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the direction of mountains, water and sunlight.
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They feel that living like this would be more reassuring.
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They feel that living like this would be more reassuring.
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They feel that living like this would be more reassuring.
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They feel that living like this would be more reassuring.
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They feel that living like this would be more reassuring.
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Now some people still do the wind very much.
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Now some people are still very interested in the wind.
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Nowadays, some people are still very interested in feng shui.
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Now some people still have very interested in the wind.
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现在有些人仍然对风水很感兴趣。 Nowadays, some people are still very interested in feng shui.
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Now some people still do the wind very much.
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Now some people are still very interested in the wind.
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Nowadays, some people are still very interested in feng shui.
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Now some people still do the wind very much.
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Now some people are still very interested in the wind.
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Nowadays, some people are still very interested in feng shui.
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Now some people still do the wind very much.
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现在有些人仍然对风水很感兴趣。 Nowadays, some people are still very interested in feng shui.
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But there are people who put it as a cultural tradition as a cultural tradition.
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However, some people regard it simply as a cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a kind of cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a culture tradition.
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However, some people regard it simply as a cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a kind of cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a traditional culture.
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However, some people regard it simply as a cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a cultural tradition to look at.
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However, some people regard it simply as a cultural tradition.
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But there are people who put it as a cultural tradition to look at.
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However, some people regard it simply as a cultural tradition.
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In some movies or books, they also mention this topic.
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In some movies or books, they also mention this topic.
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This topic is also mentioned in some movies or books.
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In some movies or books, they also talk about this topic.
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This topic is also mentioned in some movies or books.
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In some movies or books, they also have to mention this topic.
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This topic is also mentioned in some movies or books.
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In some movies or books, they also talk about this topic.
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This topic is also mentioned in some movies or books.
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In some movies or books, you will also mention this topic.
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In some movies or books, they also talk about this topic.
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This topic is also mentioned in some movies or books.
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Through these topics, we can understand more of the Chinese culture.
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Through these contents, people can learn more about Chinese culture.
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Through these topics, we can understand more of the Chinese culture.
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Through these contents, people can learn more about Chinese culture.
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Through these topics, people can understand more of the Chinese culture.
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Through these contents, people can learn more about Chinese culture.
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Through these topics, people can understand more Chinese culture.
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Through these contents, people can learn more about Chinese culture.
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Through these topics, people can understand more Chinese culture.
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Through these contents, people can learn more about Chinese culture.
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Great job practicing your Chinese listening today!
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If you'd like more beginner -friendly readings, you can check out my book Mandarin Reading Made Easy in the description.
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It includes 50 simple Mandarin readings with pinyin, English translation, and vocabulary explanations.
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Thank you for learning with me and see you in the next lesson.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice listening to slow and clear Mandarin sentences that focus on the concept of feng shui, a traditional Chinese view concerning the impact of the environment on individuals’ lives and moods. This exercise is designed for beginners and provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the pronunciation and rhythm of the language. By listening carefully and repeating the sentences, you can enhance your english speaking practice skills through the effective shadowing technique.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Feng Shui (风水) - A practice in traditional Chinese culture that studies the flow of energy in the environment.
- Environment (环境) - Refers to the surrounding conditions affecting our lives.
- Life (生活) - The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter.
- Mood (心情) - A temporary state of mind or feeling.
- Comfortable (舒服) - Creating a sense of ease or relaxation.
- Quiet (安静) - A state of calm without noise or disturbance.
- Arrangement (安排) - The way in which something is organized or laid out.
- Direction (方向) - The path along which something moves or points.
Practice Tips
To get the most out of this practice session, consider using the shadowing app or following the shadowspeak technique. Here are some specific tips to help you:
- Listen carefully to the sentences as they are spoken slowly. This will aid in your understanding of the pronunciation and intonation specific to Mandarin.
- Repeat each sentence aloud, trying to match the speed and clarity of the speaker. This reinforces muscle memory and speech patterns.
- Focus on mimicking not just the words, but also the emotional tone and pauses. This aspect of shadow speech is crucial for mastering natural speech flows.
- Practice regularly! The more consistent your efforts, the more proficient you will become at english speaking practice and other language skills.
Integrating slow listening and shadowing into your learning routine will not only bolster your Mandarin skills but can also enhance your overall language proficiency. Happy practicing!
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.