Shadowing Practice: 🗣️ Start Speaking English Today—Don't Wait to Be Perfect! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today I want to talk to you about something very important
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Many students ask me when should I start speaking English and my answer is always the same Start speaking now
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Fix your mistakes later Yes,
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now Even if your English is not perfect Even if you make mistakes even if you feel shy or nervous It's okay.
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Let me explain why this is so important
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Some students wait a long time to speak they study grammar they watch videos they read books and they do exercises
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but They don't speak Why?
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Because they are afraid of mistakes
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They think I will speak when my English is perfect
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But my friend that is a mistake
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if you wait too long you lose time you lose chances to grow and Sometimes you lose confidence
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Let me tell you a secret.
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Nobody speaks perfect English in the beginning.
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Nobody.
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Think about how babies learn a language.
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They don't say big, perfect sentences.
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They say small words.
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They say the wrong words.
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They make many mistakes.
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But still, they speak.
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And slowly, they get better.
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This is how we all learn.
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So you must do the same.
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Don't wait, don't be afraid.
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Speak now even with small words even with broken sentences
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even with grammar mistakes
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Because when you speak you practice and when you practice you improve and when you improve you feel more confident
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Let me give you an example.
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You want to say I went to the market yesterday
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But you are not sure so maybe you say I go market yesterday That's okay.
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Maybe it's not perfect, but people will understand you.
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And maybe someone will say, Oh, you mean, I went to the market.
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Now you learn something.
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You learn from your mistake.
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This is how you grow.
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So don't say, my English is bad.
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Say, I am learning.
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I am growing.
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I am trying.
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That is the right attitude.
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It is better to speak with mistakes than to stay quiet and say nothing.
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Because if you don't speak, you don't learn how to speak.
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You can read, you can listen, but speaking is different.
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You need to open your mouth.
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You need to use your words.
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And don't worry about what people think.
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Good people will not laugh at you.
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Good people will help you.
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They will be happy that you are trying.
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So here's what you can do today.
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Say one sentence in English today.
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Just one.
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Talk to yourself in the mirror.
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Talk to a friend or a family member.
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Say, my English is not perfect, but I want to practice.
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Repeat every day.
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One sentence becomes two.
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Two becomes five.
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And soon, you will speak with confidence.
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Remember this.
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Mistakes are not bad.
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Mistakes are good.
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Mistakes help you learn.
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So don't be afraid be brave speak more make mistakes and grow Let's say it together.
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I will speak English even if I make mistakes Again, I will speak English even if I make mistakes Good job.
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Thank you for watching if this video helped you please like it share it and subscribe
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Leave a comment and tell me what English sentence.
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Did you speak today?
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See you in the next video.
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Keep speaking.
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Keep growing.
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You can do it.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 72 sentences and 546 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:42. The speaker talks at a steady 147 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 92% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| 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. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| confidence noun | /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ | Self-assurance. |
| exercise noun | /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ | Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| slowly adverb | /ˈsloʊli/ | At a slow pace. |
| attitude noun | /ˈætɪˌtud/ | The position of the body or way of carrying oneself. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start speaking · Keep speaking · Keep growing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will speak · will understand · will say |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | am learning · am growing · am trying |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must do · need to open · need to use |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 grammar, mirror, brave.
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.