Shadowing Practice: SLOW ENGLISH: Answering Questions in English - Listening Comprehension - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Hello everybody, this is Teacher Levy.
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Today I'll be speaking slower in slow English.
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It is the morning and I'm driving to a fishing lake where I'm going
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Not answer answer some questions.
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I'm having a banana for breakfast
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And we're going to get there soon and reply to some questions very very important very important
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Alright, so we arrived here.
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at the fishing lake there's no one here except for that guy out there on the boat.
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You can't see him.
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He's out there on a boat fishing.
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so I'm going to ask you some questions and it's important that you try to answer these questions
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This is learning English. with Nice.
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Background with my boat.
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It's not my boat. But...
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We're going to look at these questions.
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And thank you for...
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Abdi.
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He's a...
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viewer who commented these questions.
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I thought they were good questions, so I'm going to answer honestly.
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uh...
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these questions.
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So question one: what's your number one tip for learning English fast?
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Honestly I wanted or Wanted.
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Notice?
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Thank you.
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I have a You.
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Emoji actually I've had it for some time.
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IT'S A picture of me saying, Notice.
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No kiss?
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I sometimes say, Notice.
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or actually I usually say, "Notice." Not notice.
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we can understand you If you say notice, but we can also practice saying Notice.
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So, Notice I didn't want to answer this question because...
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I thought...
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Not thought.
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I thought... that it was repetitive.
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Repetitive.
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Repetitive.
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words like these, the R words, I had some old student.
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Not literally...
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literally, literally old. But.
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Thank you.
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I've known him for a few years.
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And he asked, to make a video about pronunciations,
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a pronunciation practice for the letter R. So words like literally.
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Oh god.
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We can practice.
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You have to say it Repeatedly.
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and then after a while, After a few hours of practice You can perfect the word, the pronunciation.
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I wanted or wanted, to skip this question but as I was driving I came up with an answer. and sir Answer. And the answer is...
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There are two ways. So.
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It's one...
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Tip.
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but with two parts.
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parts.
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The first part is either find a way to like it like it it.
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Like it?
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or implement what I So, call the Chinese method.
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So If anyone's familiar Familiar.
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we can say familiar.
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if anyone is familiar with the Chinese educational Notice.
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Edu?
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Like Jew? educational educational.
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method, They're very hard on the students early on.
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a lot of repetitive tasks A lot of note taking.
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This is their education. or educational system.
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And the idea is they go very hard and they are very consistent all the way Up.
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until University.
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and a university is more lenient.
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So I think those are the two methods.
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One is either like it find a way to like it,
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or do the Chinese method which is Just go really hard and consistent.
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and you don't have to like it.
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Okay, number two.
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Yeah.
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Honest, my family background is not. That?
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Notice not that Not that. that. That.
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Not that good.
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So I want to a high paying job.
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Lots of errors here which is fine.
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It's because I want to change my position in the society Notice society.
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Society.
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When we speak quickly, We can say, Society society.
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That's why I want to learn English.
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So I understand everything in English, but When it comes to speaking I can't find the words.
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Do you have any advice?
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Yeah, when people Say.
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They can't.
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Notice "can't" Big difference.
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between Can?
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and can't If you are just practicing, you can start saying can't.
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Can't.
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I can't. as you Get better?
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Better?
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Better.
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Thank you.
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Better as you get better, Notice better.
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you can start practicing can't Can't.
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Make sure that you can hear the difference between "I can" Notice I can and I can't I can...
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I can't.
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Okay, the silent T.
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I can, I can't.
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So for this, Question?
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I would just recommend the four pillars.
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So, and also speaking out loud to yourself, which is part of the four pillars, reading, writing, listening, speaking.
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So speaking out loud to yourself Find those areas.
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where you get stuck You get?
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Notice "get" at get stuck Right?
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them down right Notice right, right, right them down.
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and then fill in the vocabulary using a dictionary,
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AI, or Google So four pillars.
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for question number two.
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3. What mistakes do most English learners make?
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basic grammar mistakes But I think most of them are prepositions and articles They either No,
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also Arda, Arda.
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articles Articles.
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Like to tickle?
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Article.
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You can practice saying the R and the T, article, article.
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articles So yeah, prepositions or articles, they either don't use them or they used the wrong one.
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I think that's the most common one.
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Number four, hobbies outside of YouTube.
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Actually, I used to love fishing.
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I don't fish anymore.
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Thank you.
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There's also the fact that I don't know what's in the fish Nowadays. So, But...
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Hobbies now I read more than I used to I really like reading I like dancing I Yeah.
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I like singing.
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I have a lot of.. a lot?
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Notice a lot, a lot.
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hobbies Okay.
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Question 5: How to stay positive when you feel down?
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Thank you.
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think it helps to have a good Circle.
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Thank you.
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Notice "sir" circle.
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Have a good circle.
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Good group of people around you.
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So I would recommend finding good friends or family that can always bump you, bump you up.
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to a better mood, a better mood.
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level number five Number six, sorry.
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Do you speak any other languages besides English?
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Yeah.
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I speak Hungarian, not perfect.
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I speak Spanish. And I speak Chinese.
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And I don't practice languages as much as I used to,
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but now I learn sometimes some Italian or some Polish because I might travel to Poland Um, So...
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I learn little pieces.
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of a language But I should maybe improve more on the ones that I can speak.
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So, number seven, what is your favorite country you visited?
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Yeah.
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My favorite country I've visited Vis -it -ed?
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Notice?
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Visited.
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The visit did.
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visited.
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visited is Croatia.
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I love Croatia.
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and I haven't been to so many.
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countries, but I think for me Croatia is my favorite that I've. that I've visited. So.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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I like your videos.
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I hope you.. continue making more well thank you for your support for your feedback and for asking these questions
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I hope this was useful. And Comment your answers.
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I think some of these are I very subjective.
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So I'm curious to see what you, the viewer, would answer.
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Thanks for watching.
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New video next week.
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Thank you for the members if someone wants to become member, we have a new chat.
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It's a group chat.
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I'm in there.
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Others are in there.
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It's a way to communicate.
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Notice, communicate.
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and also encourage ourselves to speak in English, read in English.
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and write in English, and also listen.
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So the group chat is available.
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to the members, So I usually don't.
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promote it so much.
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But I think this is really...
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uh useful the group chat so if you want to join the members,
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then you'll find the link Once you join to the Telegram group,
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So that's a shout out.
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To get more people into the chat the group chat.
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So thanks for watching.
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If you would like to have lessons with me You can find the link in the description.
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And also you can follow me on Instagram.
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But nowadays, I spend more time in the group chat than on Instagram.
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So if I post something, Eyed.
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I would, I'd rather post it.
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It.
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in the group chat.
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So But you can still follow me nonetheless.
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So I'll see you next time.
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Have a great day.
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Bye bye.
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Context & Background
In this engaging video titled "SLOW ENGLISH: Answering Questions in English - Listening Comprehension," Teacher Levy offers a unique opportunity to learn English with YouTube. The setting takes place at a tranquil fishing lake in the morning, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere that aids in focused learning. Teacher Levy speaks slowly and clearly, deliberately crafting a space for viewers to grasp important English concepts and phrases. During the session, he answers viewer-submitted questions, providing personalized insights that enrich the learning experience.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "What's your number one tip for learning English fast?" – A crucial question that many learners often ponder.
- "You can understand me if you say this word." – Demonstrating the supportive nature of learning and pronunciation.
- "I thought it was repetitive." – Expressing feelings about the learning process.
- "We can practice saying this." – Encouraging engagement and repetition, which is vital for language acquisition.
- "You have to say it repeatedly." – Emphasizing the role of repetition in honing language skills.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To enhance your English speaking skills through the methods demonstrated in the video, follow this structured approach:
- Watch the Video: Start by watching the video in its entirety to get familiar with the context and the flow of Teacher Levy's speech.
- Listen for Comprehension: Play the video again, focusing on understanding the main ideas. Pay attention to how Teacher Levy articulates specific phrases and keywords.
- Utilize the Shadowing Technique: Using a shadowing app or simply pausing the video, repeat Teacher Levy's phrases immediately after he says them. This approach is essential to shadow speak effectively. It helps improve your pronunciation and intonation.
- Practice Regularly: Dedicate time each day to practice these phrases. Remember, you can integrate the concept of shadow speech to refine your pronunciation.
- Self-Assessment: Record yourself as you practice and compare your pronunciation with that of Teacher Levy. Analyze areas where you may need improvement, and focus on those during your next practice session.
Incorporating these elements into your learning routine will make your journey towards fluent English much more manageable and enjoyable. Always remember that consistency is key—especially when you learn English with YouTube! Now, get started with your shadowing practice and watch your skills blossom!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've had · I've known · I've visited |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | method which is · here which is · yourself, which is |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice saying · start saying · start practicing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm driving · I'm having · is learning |
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.