Shadowing Practice: Slow English Podcast #1 | Listen and learn clear, slow, natural English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to my first slow English podcast.
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In this podcast you will listen and then you will repeat after me.
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You will repeat after me.
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This will help you practice your pronunciation,
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your accent, and your confidence when speaking English.
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I will speak slowly and clearly during the whole video.
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I have never seen it before and we arrived in Bangkok at 4pm.
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It only snowed once.
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Do you know them all?
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Let's get started.
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So recently I went to South Korea with my older brother.
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South Korea is what?
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South Korea is a country.
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And the capital of South Korea is Seoul.
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Seoul.
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What is Seoul?
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Seoul is a city.
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Seoul is a city.
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Now, this isn't my first trip to South Korea.
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I have been to South Korea before.
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Around three years ago, I was an exchange student in South Korea.
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An exchange student is a student that studies in a different university,
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usually in a different country for one semester or even two, like in my case.
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So I studied in Seoul, South Korea for two semesters.
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The university I studied at was Yonsei University.
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That was three years ago.
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My first time in South Korea, I had no idea how public transit worked.
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So it was very, very difficult for me to navigate and get around South Korea.
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But I figured it out and now I am a professional.
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I like using Naver Maps because you can't use Google Maps.
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Google Maps doesn't work in South Korea.
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So you have two options.
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neighbor maps or cacao maps i prefer neighbor maps what do you prefer so me and my brother
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arrived in south korea on the 28th of november november is a month and we stayed for exactly one month.
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So we left on the 28th of December.
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And I remember that was on a Sunday.
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A Sunday.
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Sunday is a day of the week.
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Sunday.
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Do you know them all?
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
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Good job.
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The area my brother and I stayed in was called Hongdae.
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Hongdae is a neighborhood in Seoul.
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It is a very popular and trendy neighborhood, especially for younger people.
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Because there are many universities surrounding Hongdae.
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For example, Yonsei University, Iwa Women's University, Sogong University, Hongkik University.
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And there might be more, but I don't know them all.
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I don't know them all.
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I only know those four universities.
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During our trip to Korea, we enjoyed a lot of very delicious Korean food.
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Some of my favorite Korean food include dakgalbi,
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jokbal, jimdak, kimchi jjigae, and Korean barbecue.
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Those are my five favorite Korean foods.
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What are your favorite foods?
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Let me know in the comments.
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Make a sentence in the comments.
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My favorite food is.
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My favorite foods are.
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During our trip in Korea, it only snowed once.
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and only for about 30 minutes.
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It didn't snow for very long, but it snowed a lot.
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It snowed a lot.
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We even made a snowman.
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And I know Korea is cold, but I didn't expect it to be so cold.
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When I got there I was freezing.
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I wanted to buy a big puffy winter jacket.
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A big puffy winter jacket to cover my whole body from head to toe.
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But I decided not to because I would then have to carry
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that winter jacket with me all throughout Asia because I am going to be visiting many countries in Asia.
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I have already been to South Korea.
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I won't be going north and right now I'm currently in Thailand.
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I am in Thailand.
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After Thailand, I will be going to Malaysia,
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then Vietnam, then China, then India, then Japan.
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And after that, I haven't decided where I want to go.
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Maybe Taiwan, maybe the Philippines, maybe Indonesia, maybe Hong Kong.
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There are many places I would like to visit.
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Now tell me, do you guys enjoy traveling?
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Do you like to travel?
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I personally love traveling, but I like staying in one place for at least two weeks.
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I don't like to travel every day or every week.
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I like to stay in one place for at least two weeks.
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And if I like it, then I'll stay for one month.
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That is why I stayed in Korea for one month because I knew I would love it.
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While I was in Korea, I also met up with one of my Korean friends, Johnny for dinner.
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We had this raw fish that we wrapped in leaves and put other toppings on before we ate it.
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I personally am not a huge fan of raw fish
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but it is very traditional in Korea to eat
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that raw fish at the start of winter so we went to go and eat it.
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One of my favorite things to do while I'm in Korea is to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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That is the really big and famous palace in Korea.
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The palace was so beautiful and it was such a beautiful and sunny day the day I went.
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We also were able to see the changing of the guard.
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That was a very special thing to see because I have never seen it before.
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I have never seen the changing of the guard before.
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And before we left Korea, we got to experience what Christmas was like in Korea.
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I have never spent Christmas in Korea.
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This was my first Christmas in Korea, and it was very beautiful.
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We went ice skating.
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Then we went to the stream with many lanterns.
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And at the end, we went to a Christmas market.
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That was a highlight.
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While I was in Korea, I also did some shopping.
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Not a lot, but I did buy some things.
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I bought a pair of shoes.
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I couldn't decide which pair of shoes to buy.
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The one on the right or the one on the left.
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I ended up buying the one on the left since I thought it looked more unique.
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I also bought two new pairs of jeans.
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One blue pair and one black pair.
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And I bought one pair of sweatpants.
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Overall, my trip to Korea was amazing.
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I love Korea.
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After our month in Korea, we took a flight from Seoul to Bangkok.
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Our flight was at 12 p.m and we arrived in Bangkok at 4 p.m.
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It was a six-hour flight but with the time change it was only 4 p.m in Bangkok.
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We have been here for a few days now.
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We've spent New Year's here and we have visited many temples and palaces.
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If If you guys want to hear about my trip to Bangkok or more about my trip to Korea,
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make sure to let me know in the comments that you want more slow English podcasts.
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If you guys like this type of video, I will make more for you.
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Now your final task for today is take out your phone, open up your camera and record yourself talking about what you will learn today.
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Today I learned I want to travel to my favorite food is
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so your homework is to answer those questions and record yourself with your phone.
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This will allow you to track your progress.
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If you guys want to get more videos like these check out my patreon because I post there three times a week.
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The most important part of learning a language
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and the reason why everyone learns a language is to be able to speak the language.
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These videos help you with your listening but how can you practice your speaking even more?
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You need to practice by shadowing.
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Shadowing is just repeating after a native English speaker to practice your pronunciation, your accent, and your confidence.
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And I've started making videos specifically just to practice those three things.
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So if you guys want to become more confident in English
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and become truly fluent check out my patreon in the description
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where I give you guys three new videos every week to practice your pronunciation your accent
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and most importantly your confidence I'll see you guys there we
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are going to be learning English as I clean up my pronunciation your accent your rhythm
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and your confidence it was just a roundabout way of her politely trying to spare my feelings.
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The a-hole for giving all of my co-workers a different reason for why I have missing fingers
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so I wouldn't take legal a- Came down to he- Company-wide training on his behavior.
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He chooses not- But I was already so cranky.
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Okay, so we're in the- I did so much shopping in Moushima.
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The jeans and one hoodie, which- This lesson I want you to shadow.
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You will become fluent in English.
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Bye, guys.
Why practice speaking with this video?
This Slow English Podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone looking to improve their English speaking practice. The structured format encourages listeners to repeat phrases, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the language actively. By using the shadowing technique, learners can enhance their pronunciation and build confidence in their speaking abilities. Each segment is delivered slowly and clearly, making it easier for you to follow along and imitate the speaker. This method not only solidifies your understanding of English, but it also cultivates an authentic accent that reflects natural speech patterns.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the podcast, the speaker utilizes various grammar structures and expressions that are valuable for English learners. Here are some key examples:
- Present Perfect Tense: "I have been to South Korea before." This structure is crucial for discussing past experiences that relate to the present.
- Simple Past Tense: "I arrived in Bangkok at 4 p.m." This form is essential for stating completed actions and is often used in storytelling.
- Descriptive Adjectives: "a very popular and trendy neighborhood." Using adjectives helps to provide richer descriptions and engage your listener’s imagination.
- Comparative Structures: "I prefer Naver Maps." This form allows you to express preferences, which is useful in everyday conversations.
These structures encourage learners to develop a robust understanding of English's grammatical framework, which can be applied in various conversational contexts.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice with this audio, there are some common pronunciation challenges you may encounter:
- Seoul: Learners often struggle with the pronunciation of this city name, which sounds like "Sole." Ensure to stress the correct vowel sounds to blend in seamlessly with native speakers.
- Naver: This word, pronounced "Neh-ver," can also create confusion, especially among beginners. Pay attention to the vowel sounds and don’t rush through it.
- Hongdae: The name of the neighborhood might be challenging due to its unique sound. It is pronounced "Hong-deh." Practice saying it slowly to get comfortable with the pronunciation.
By focusing on these tricky words and sounds, you can greatly improve your English pronunciation and avoid common pitfalls, enhancing your overall speaking skills.
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.