Shadowing Practice: Sneak Peek: Mike Portnoy On Drum Talk TV - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, this is Dan Schindler with Drum Talk TV and
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Hi, this is Dan Schindler with Drum Talk TV and
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if you follow the show you know that I love to introduce you to new talent.
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I got an up and coming drummer here who's been skimming the scene a little bit, Mike Portnoy.
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How you doing?
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I'm doing good.
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Skimming the scene, up and comer?
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Isn't that what they said about Pete Best and John Rutzi?
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Um, yeah.
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Just watch for it on Drum Talk TV.
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Dan Schindler with Mike Portnoy.
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That's right, watch for a new episode of Drum Talk TV when I'm joined by Mike Portnoy.
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We'll talk about the winery dogs, and of course his many monster drum kits, and even smaller kits!
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Uh, wait, something's missing.
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We'll also talk about Mike's influences, young drummers on the scene who Mike thinks can get a 20-year career under their belt,
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and all the heat he takes for joining a band, leaving a band, joining eight other bands, staying busy.
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What is up with that?
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How is that being part of a drumming community when you criticize your fellow drummer?
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So join me with Mike Portnoy here on Drum Talk TV.

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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Sneak Peek: Mike Portnoy On Drum Talk TV" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.