Shadowing Practice: STOP caring what other people think - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You're not truly free if you keep trying to live for other people's approval.
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You're not truly free if you keep trying to live for other people's approval.
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Have you ever met someone that is just constantly always trying to impress people?
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Or maybe they're acting like someone completely different than who they actually are just to get some approval or likes from other people.
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Have you ever met someone who's just always constantly looking outward to impress people or changing themselves and who they really are to get other people to like them?
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Well, I think this is a very common misunderstanding among a lot of people that need approval to just exist.
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I think it's very dangerous to allow other people to sort of motivate you to do certain things, just impress them.
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I think it's very dangerous to compromise who you are, your self-identity, to be someone who you're really not.
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Not caring what others think is a very difficult thing to do.
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It takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of confidence in yourself to do things that maybe not everyone else does But I think it's important to find your own path and do your own thing sometimes because At the end of the day You're one of one.
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You're the only person who has your specific experiences in life And I think you need to offer that individual perspective.
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So how do you stop?
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caring what other people think how do you find the confidence to do what you truly want to do and not do what someone else wants to do?
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Well, first you have to truly find yourself.
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Who are you?
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What's your self-identity?
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Where do you come from?
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What do you value in life?
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What do you care about?
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What things make you happy?
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What things make you sad?
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I think once you figure out those things, you get a better sense of who you are and your presence in this world.
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And I know some of you are thinking like, man, I don't want to do that.
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You know, I don't want to be judged by other people.
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I don't want to be looked at differently just because I do something different or that's not normal in whoever's standards.
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I think that's completely normal.
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But you have to understand that for maximum growth, you need to do things that feel uncomfortable.
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You need to take those risks that you've always wanted to take despite other people's opinion.
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And you know one thing that can help you feel more comfortable in making those hard decisions is to literally just do it You know to literally practice being uncomfortable.
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I mean even right now like I'm sitting by myself like surrounded by other people who are staring at me for Basically talking to an object right now.
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I'm talking to a camera and you know Despite you know the weird looks or the judgment I get because I'm talking to myself
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I know that in the long run, this will be more beneficial for me just because I'm able to go out of my comfort zone and Experience new things.
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Something else to sort of recognize is you're not going to be able to impress everyone.
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I mean, there's always someone out there that's going to have a different point of view than you.
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So it's important to embrace your own point of view.
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It's important to double down on what you believe in despite what others say.
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You know, once you do that, I think it shows a lot of character.
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It shows a lot of perseverance.
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I also think it's important to surround yourself with the right Are you around people that judge you or put you down?
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Or do you feel like you can't be yourself around them?
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Well, I think it's important to surround yourself with people with good energy.
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People that allow you to grow.
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People that allow you to get out of your comfort zone without them judging you.
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You know, once you find those people, it's so much easier to just be yourself and to not care what other people think.
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every time you hesitate on trying something new because you're afraid people would judge you, just take a second to think about, you know, if this thing will matter in five years.
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Because truthfully, whatever you do, no one really cares.
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I mean, imagine you're walking down the street and you trip over a rock or something.
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And the moment you get up, you feel extremely embarrassed.
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You feel like the whole world is watching you.
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Well, truthfully, maybe one person, will laugh at you.
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Maybe one person will give you a look, but in five, 10 years, they're going to forget about it.
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Everyone's so stuck in their own world and their own problems in life that it'd be doing a disservice to yourself to actually care about, you know, what these other people think.
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Now, I'm not saying you shouldn't live life without consequences and sort of have this reckless mentality where you don't care about anyone else's opinion.
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You're doing your own thing.
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I think you need to find the right people to surround yourself in order to take their advice and take their criticism.
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Because if you're given a criticism from wrong people, you know, it can be very detrimental to your growth and trying to figure out who you are.
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Not caring what other people think.
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It takes practice.
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It takes consistency.
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And it's not until you keep doing it over and over again until you start to feel more comfortable about doing different things.
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So what's important is just practicing.
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Practicing, you know, telling yourself in the mirror, I'm going to do something and sticking to it despite what other people say.
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Practice public speaking.
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Practice talking in front of people.
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Practice meeting new people.
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Practice doing things you're uncomfortable with.
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Practice going up to that person you've always wanted to talk to, despite whether they might like you or not.
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maybe do that group presentation and lead that group presentation and speak in front of your entire class.
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Once you develop that sort of consistency being in uncomfortable situations, it's when it'll start to be more easy.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video, titled "STOP caring what other people think," provides a valuable context for enhancing your English speaking practice. By engaging with the content, you will not only work on your pronunciation and intonation but also develop your confidence in speaking. The theme of the video encourages self-expression, allowing you to practice expressing your thoughts and feelings authentically, which is a critical skill in language learning. Using the shadowing technique, you can repeat what the speaker says, mimicking their speech patterns and improving your fluency. This method, often referred to as shadowspeak, will help you internalize the language while instilling the courage to express your individuality through English.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, the speaker employs several grammatical structures and expressions that are particularly useful for learners:

  • Present Continuous Tense: The speaker frequently uses the present continuous to emphasize ongoing actions, as in "I am talking to a camera." This form is key for describing actions happening in the present, enhancing your ability to engage in real-time conversations.
  • Rhetorical Questions: Questions like "Have you ever met someone that is just constantly trying to impress people?" serve to engage listeners and provoke thought. Incorporating rhetorical questions can make your speech more interactive and relatable.
  • Conditional Statements: Phrases such as "If you hesitate on trying something new" are essential for discussing hypothetical situations. Mastery of conditionals allows for more nuanced conversation when discussing choices or possibilities.
  • Imperatives: The speaker uses direct commands like "just do it," which can be motivating. Understanding how to give directives is useful in both conversational and instructional contexts.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When practicing with this video, pay attention to the following pronunciation challenges:

  • Judged: The “j” sound followed by a soft vowel can be tricky. Practice emphasizing the “juh” sound, which is critical for clarity.
  • Comfort zone: The phrase can be difficult to articulate quickly. Focus on the smooth transition between "com" and "fort" for better fluency.
  • Persuasion: The “s” preceding the “p” sound can cause blending issues; make sure to pronounce each sound distinctly to maintain clarity.
  • Perspective: The stress on the second syllable (“spec”) is important, and practicing this can improve your accent and overall pronunciation.

By focusing on these elements and practicing alongside this video, you can significantly enhance your English speaking skills, making your language learning journey both effective and enjoyable.

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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