Shadowing Practice: Spoken English Day 1 | Easy Shadowing A1 A2 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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English Learners Podcast.
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Listen, learn, and improve your English effortlessly.
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Hey, hey everyone!
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Welcome back to the English Learners Podcast,
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where we learn slow English the fun way.
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I'm Lily, your friendly English coach,
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and I am so happy you're here.
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Today, we're starting a brand new series on shadowing English speaking practice for beginners at A1 and A2 level.
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Excited?
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I know I am.
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I speak slowly and clearly so you can follow along easily.
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You don't need to rush.
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Just relax, listen, and repeat after me.
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Easy peasy.
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This is called shadowing.
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You copy how I speak.
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The rhythm, the sound, the feeling.
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And little by little, you'll start to sound more natural in English.
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Make sure to comment and tell me,
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Where are you listening from?
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I love hearing from you.
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We have friends from all around the world here.
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All right, ready to start?
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Take a deep breath, relax,
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and let's speak English together.
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Now, let me tell you a little bit about me.
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I'm from New York, but now I live in London with my family.
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Life is busy, busy, busy.
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But hey, that's London life for you.
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I absolutely love the British culture.
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It's polite, it's charming, and that accent, wow, so lovely, right?
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Have you ever been to London?
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If not, don't worry.
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We'll travel together through words today.
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Think of all the fun British things.
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Cakes and bakeries, the London Eye,
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Buckingham Palace, the red buses, the tiny English streets.
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So cute, right?
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All right, here's what we'll do.
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First, we'll chat a little about our day.
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Then, we'll practice slow English sentences.
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I'll say something, and then you repeat after me.
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Super easy!
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All right, my friends.
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Before we start shadowing, let's just chat a little bit about our day.
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I love this part.
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How's your day going?
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Good?
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Busy?
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Sleepy?
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Hungry?
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My day has been so busy.
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This morning, I woke up early, and guess what?
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It was raining.
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classic London right
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but I kind of like it the rain makes everything feel
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cozy I made a hot cup of tea with a little
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milk of course very British then I looked out the window
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and saw people rushing with umbrellas one person even had a pink umbrella
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so cute after that I went for a walk it was a bit cold but the air felt fresh and nice.
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I stopped by a bakery and oh the smell so good!
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Fresh bread, croissants, cakes.
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Mmm, it made me hungry.
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I bought a small chocolate muffin and you know what?
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It made my whole day better.
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It's the little things, right?
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Now I'm here talking to you and I feel happy and full of energy.
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So tell me, what about you?
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What did you do today?
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Did you go to school?
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Or work?
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Or maybe you stayed at home and relaxed?
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Whatever you did, I hope you found something small that made you smile.
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Alright, take a deep breath.
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Ah, that feels nice.
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We're ready to start our shadowing practice.
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Remember, I'll say a sentence slowly,
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then you repeat after me.
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Let's make it fun, OK?
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Ready?
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Let's go!
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All right, my friends.
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In the beginning, we'll start with short,
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easy sentences, nice and simple.
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Don't worry if you make a mistake.
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It's totally okay.
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Step by step, we'll build momentum together, slowly, naturally.
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And by the end of this shadowing English speaking practice,
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I promise you will feel more confident.
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You'll feel ready to speak to someone in English,
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maybe your friend, your colleague,
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or even a new person you meet.
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Remember, there is no judgment here.
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This is your safe space to practice,
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to learn, and to have fun.
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So relax, smile, and just enjoy the process.
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Take a deep breath with me.
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Inhale.
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And exhale.
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Beautiful.
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Now let's speak English together.
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Part 1.
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Morning Time.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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How are you today?
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How are you today?
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I feel happy and ready for the day.
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I feel happy and ready for the day.
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Let's get some coffee.
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Let's get some coffee.
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I love the smell of fresh coffee.
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I love the smell of fresh coffee.
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The sun is shining.
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The sun is shining.
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London looks beautiful today.
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London looks beautiful today.
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Part 2.
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Out and about in London.
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Okay, let's go outside.
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I'm walking to the bakery.
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I'm walking to the bakery.
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The air is cool and fresh.
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The air is cool and fresh.
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I see a big red bus.
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I see a big red bus.
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The people are friendly.
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The people are friendly.
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I hear the sound of the city.
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I hear the sound of the city.
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So many voices.
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So many accents.
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London is full of life.
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London is full of life.
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Part 3.
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A Little Treat Now I'm at a small bakery.
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Now I'm at a small bakery.
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The cakes look delicious.
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I'll have one chocolate cake, please.
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Thank you very much.
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Mmm, so sweet and soft.
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I love British cakes.
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I love British cakes.
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Part 4 Evening Reflection The day is almost over.
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The day is almost over.
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I had a good day in London.
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I had a good day in London.
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I saw new places.
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I saw new places.
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I spoke English with people.
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I spoke English with people.
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I feel proud of myself.
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I feel proud of myself.
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Every day, my English gets better.
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Every day, my English gets better.
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Great job, my friends!
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You did amazing today!
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Shadowing is powerful.
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It helps you sound more natural in English.
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If you enjoyed this, say hello in the comments and tell me,
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what is your favorite part of your day?
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I'll see you in the next episode.
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We'll practice talking about food and hobbies.
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Until then, keep smiling, keep practicing,
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and keep speaking English with confidence.
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About This Lesson
Welcome to your first day of shadowing practice, designed specifically for beginner English learners at levels A1 and A2! In this lesson, you will engage in a technique known as shadow speech. This method allows you to imitate the rhythm, sound, and expression of natural English. By the end of the session, you'll be on your way to enhancing your English pronunciation and sounding more fluent. You don't need to rush; just relax, listen carefully, and repeat after me. This practice will help you feel more comfortable and confident when speaking English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Shadowing: A technique where you copy a speaker to improve language skills.
- Relax: To be free from tension or anxiety.
- Repeat: To say something again, which is crucial in shadowing.
- Busy: Having a lot to do; a common state of life.
- Charming: Pleasing or delightful, often used to describe culture or places.
- Cakes and bakeries: Traditional features of British culture to enjoy.
- Take a deep breath: A phrase encouraging relaxation before speaking.
- Lovely: A term often used to express admiration, especially for accents and cultures.
Practice Tips
To maximize the benefits of your shadowing practice, consider the following tips:
- Start Slow: Since this lesson focuses on slow speech, it's important to take your time. Listen to the first few sentences before attempting to replicate them.
- Repeat Multiple Times: Don’t hesitate to go over the same sentences several times. This repetition reinforces your understanding and helps with improving English pronunciation.
- Focus on Tone and Rhythm: Pay close attention to how the speaker emphasizes certain words. Mimicking this will develop your natural speaking rhythm through shadowspeaks.
- Use Visual Cues: Visualize each phrase as you hear it. Connecting images to words can make it easier to remember and produce them later in conversation.
- Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key. The more you engage in shadow speak, the more fluent you'll become.
Remember, every small effort counts. Enjoy your journey in English learning, and embrace the fun of shadowspeaks as you improve your 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.
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