Shadowing Practice: Soft Determination #motivation #boostyourconfidence #affirmations #selfimprovement #determination - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Soft determination.
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Determination does not have to be loud.
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Today I practice soft determination, persisting quietly, acting gently, and trying again despite fear.
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Mistakes may happen, but small, steady efforts build confidence and strength.
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By evening, I felt proud and capable.
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Soft determination grows gradually, creating lasting results.
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Even tiny steps, repeated patiently, shape real achievement.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Soft Determination”. This video has 7 sentences and 56 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:34.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| determination noun | /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ | The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc. |
| achievement noun | /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ | The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment. |
| steady adjective | /ˈstɪdi/ | Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. |
| gradually adverb | /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ | In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. |
| quietly adverb | /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ | Producing little or no noise. |
| gently adverb | /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ | Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly. |
| persist verb | /pɚˈsɪst/ | To go on stubbornly or resolutely. |
| patiently adverb | /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ | In a patient manner. |
| soft adjective | /sɔft/ | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| confidence noun | /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ | Self-assurance. |
| tiny adjective | /ˈtaɪni/ | Very small. |
| capable adjective | /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ | Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something. |
| loud adjective | /ˈlaʊ̯d/ | Of great intensity. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may happen |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
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 determination, achievement, steady.
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.