Shadowing Practice: Speak English with CONFIDENCE - Learning English - Lesson 4 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Speak to me.
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Come on, speak to me.
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Speak to me, please.
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Music Hi everybody, this is Mr Duncan in England.
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How are you today?
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Are you okay?
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I hope so so.
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Are you happy?
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I hope so.
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In this lesson we are going to look at one of the hardest parts of learning any language.
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Speaking.
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To speak, to say, to utter a word, to make a statement that can be heard.
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Day by day you must gain the skill to chat and natter when you want at will.
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So don't Don't be shy, give it a try, or else you will make Mr Duncan cry.
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There are many ways of becoming more comfortable and confident when learning to speak out loud.
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We will look at some simple sentences to help you practice and build your confidence.
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But first, here is a fun rhyme for you to learn and recite.
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Every day in every way my English will improve is what I will say.
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My shyness will shrink and my courage will grow.
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The more I practice the more I will know.
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My doubt will vanish and my smile will shine.
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With regular learning I know I'll be fine.
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Simple sentences for you to say.
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Remember, don't be shy.
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I want to go outside.
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I want to go outside.
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I want to go home.
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I want to go home.
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I want to eat some food.
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I want to eat some food.
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I want to buy some shoes.
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I want to buy some shoes i want to make a
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cake i want to make a cake i want to watch
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a movie i want to watch a movie i want to
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play a game i want to play a game i want
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to drink some water i want to drink some water
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when it comes to speaking out loud there are many ways of improving your confidence
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you can look at yourself in the mirror.
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Look at the way your mouth moves as you pronounce the words.
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It will feel strange at first
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but over time you will become more comfortable with how you look whilst speaking the new language.
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And more importantly your confidence will grow.
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Listening to your own voice is another good way to improve your attitude to speaking out loud.
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Record your own voice on a portable device such as a mobile phone or an MP3 recorder.
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Listen to the sound of your voice as you speak English.
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This method will help you understand where you might be going wrong with your pronunciation.
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If you don't like the sound of your voice or the way you speak, then why not change it?
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Learn to relax and enjoy the experience of practicing to speak.
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Over time, you will begin to enjoy it more and more.
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Isn't that right, Mr. Duncan?
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Yes, Mr. Duncan, you are absolutely right.
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Both of the activities I've just mentioned can be done alone, but don't forget you can also practice speaking with others who are also learning English,
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such as a friend or a group of classmates.
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Most students say that the hardest part of learning a new language is speaking it.
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So if you have this problem, then relax.
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It is normal to feel a little bit nervous at first.
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Doing anything requires some confidence and an understanding of where you are making mistakes whilst learning, whatever it is.
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The problems are the same.
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Talking of which, never worry about making mistakes.
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That is also part of learning something new.
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I hope this video has been helpful and I will see you soon for another one.
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I really hope so.
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This is Mr Duncan in the birthplace of English saying, enjoy the language, have fun with your learning,
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and of course, ta ta for now.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 64 sentences and 634 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:04. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| whilst adverb | /waɪlst/ | Often preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| courage noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| importantly adverb | /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ | Used to mark a statement as having importance. |
| portable adjective | /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ | Able to be carried or easily moved. |
| utter verb | /ˈʌtəɹ/ | Sometimes preceded by forth, out, etc.: to produce (a cry, speech, or other sounds) with the voice. |
| recorder noun | /ɹiˈkɔɹ.dəɹ/ | An apparatus for recording; a device which records. |
| pronounce verb | /pɹəˈnaʊns/ | To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously. |
| rhyme noun | /ɹaɪm/ | Rhyming verse (poetic form). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
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 just mentioned · has been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be heard · can be done |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the hardest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will make · will look · will improve |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, shine /ʃaɪn/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/, vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 whilst, relax, shoe.
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.