Shadowing Practice: Stop Saying This When You Introduce Yourself (A1-B2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Welcome back to a new video guys.

Today you'll be learning how to introduce yourself in English.

This is not just listening, this is also speaking practice.

I will ask you a question and you answer out loud.

If you need more time, pause the video.

Then Leon answers like he is you and you compare.

Hi everyone.

By the end of this video you will be able to introduce yourself three ways.

A short introduction for quick situations, a normal introduction for new friends,

and a more professional introduction for school or work.

And most importantly you'll know what to say next time to keep the conversation going.

No awkward ending.

Exactly.

Let's get started.

Here is a simple formula greeting name from what you do one extra detail

and nice to meet you i'll say it again slow

and clear greeting name from what you do one extra detail nice to meet you

if you can do this you can introduce yourself almost anywhere.

Step one, greeting.

You can say hi, hey or hello.

Now it's your turn.

Say one greeting.

If you need more time pause the video and then answer.

Hi.

Perfect.

If you want to get my 3000 most common English words

PDF to help you understand up to 95% of spoken English with real clear definitions

and examples organized by Sefer level and topic, then check out the link in my description to get it.

Step two, name.

You can say, my name is Volka or I'm Volka.

Be sure to use your own name and not my name.

Your turn.

Say your name and pause if you want.

I'm Leon.

Perfect.

Step three, where you're from.

You can say, I'm from Canada.

Your turn.

Where are you from?

I'm from Canada.

Good job.

Be sure to say which country you are from.

Step four, what you do.

You can say I'm a student or I'm a teacher or I work in a restaurant.

Your turn.

What do you do?

I'm a student.

Good job.

Step five, one extra detail, one short sentence.

Here are some easy options.

I'm learning English.

I love movies.

I like coffee.

I'm here on vacation.

Your turn.

Choose one extra detail.

I'm learning English.

Perfect.

The final step, step six.

Nice to meet you.

Your turn.

Say it and pause if you want.

Nice to meet you.

So that is a full introduction.

Now listen to a full introduction.

Hi, I'm Volka.

I'm from Canada.

I'm a teacher.

I like snowboarding.

Nice to meet you.

Now you do your version.

Speak out loud and pause if you want.

Hi, I'm Leon.

I'm from Canada.

I'm a student and I'm learning English.

Nice to meet you.

Perfect.

That sounded clean and natural.

Now I'll give you three versions.

Easy, normal, and professional.

Easy version.

Hi, I'm Volka.

I'm from Canada.

I'm a teacher.

Nice to meet you.

Your turn.

Easy version.

Hi, I'm Leon.

I'm from Canada.

I'm a student and it's nice to meet you.

Perfect.

Now time for the normal version.

Hi, I'm Volka.

I'm from Canada.

I teach English online through YouTube videos.

I love to travel the world.

Nice to meet you.

Your turn.

Normal version.

100

Hey, I'm Leon.

101

I live in Canada.

102

I'm a student.

103

I like to play sports like hockey.

104

Nice to meet you.

105

Perfect.

106

Nice to meet you too.

107

Now for the professional version.

108

Hello, my name is Volka.

109

I'm from Canada.

110

I make YouTube videos online teaching clear, natural English.

111

Some of my hobbies include snowboarding, hiking and traveling.

112

Nice to meet you.

113

Your turn.

114

Professional version.

115

Hello my name is Leon.

116

I'm from Canada.

117

I'm a university student.

118

It's nice to meet you.

119

Perfect.

120

Now we practice what happens after you say hello.

121

I ask, you answer.

122

Pause if you need to and then Leon answers.

123

What's What's your name?

124

My name is Leon.

125

You can also say I'm Leon.

126

Where are you from?

127

I'm from Canada.

128

If you live somewhere else now, you can say I'm from Canada, but I live in Thailand,

129

but I live in Australia, but I live in South Korea.

130

What do you do?

131

I'm a student.

132

If you work, you can say, I work in, for example, I work in construction, I work in a hospital,

133

I work in a restaurant.

134

How long have you been learning English?

135

I've been learning English for two years.

136

Short answers are okay too.

137

You can say two years, six months, one year.

138

What do you like to do?

139

I like to watch movies and play sports.

140

Perfect.

141

One or two things only.

142

Now some quick speaking and pronunciation tips to sound more natural.

143

I'm is I am.

144

Say it fast and smooth.

145

I'm I'm I'm from Canada.

146

I'm Volca.

147

Don't say I am Volca every time.

148

I'm Volka sounds natural.

149

My name is.

150

To sound more natural, you can kind of blend it together and say my name is, my name is, instead of my name is.

151

To sound more natural and smooth, you can say my name is, my name is, instead of pronouncing each word completely separate.

152

My name is Volka.

153

My name is Volka.

154

Nice to meet you.

155

Nice to meet you.

156

Nice to meet you.

157

Nice to meet you.

158

Now repeat with me.

159

I'm Volka.

160

I'm Leon.

161

My name is Volka.

162

My name is Leon.

163

Nice to meet you.

164

Nice to meet you.

165

Perfect.

166

That was good and clear.

167

Now we'll go over three common mistakes English learners make and the correct version.

168

Mistake one, my name Volka.

169

The correct version is, my name is Volka.

170

My name is Volka.

171

Your turn.

172

Say the corrected version.

173

Pause if you want.

174

My name is Leon.

175

Perfect.

176

Mistake two.

177

I am come from Canada.

178

The correct version, I'm from Canada.

179

Also correct, but less common, I come from Canada.

180

Your turn.

181

Choose one correct option.

182

I'm from Canada.

183

Perfect.

184

Mistake three.

185

I have 25 years old.

186

The correct version is I'm 25 years old.

187

Your turn.

188

I'm 25 years old.

189

Perfect.

190

Now we'll do two fast role plays.

191

The first one, meeting a new friend at a cafe.

192

Hi, nice to meet you.

193

What's your name?

194

Hi, I'm Leon.

195

Nice to meet you too.

196

Where are you from?

197

I'm from Canada.

198

What do you do?

199

I'm a student.

200

What do you like to do?

201

I like sports and music.

202

Awesome.

203

Nice talking to you, Leon.

204

If you're serious about becoming fluent in English, I've built a full speaking, shadowing, and pronunciation course you can follow step by step.

205

You get instant access to over 60 video lessons right away,

206

and I add three to five brand new lessons every week to keep the content fresh.

207

And you're not just getting videos.

208

You also get an exclusive ChatGPT prompt to help you master the pronunciation of any word, plus a step by step structure to follow

209

so you know exactly how to practice and get the most out of every lesson.

210

Inside we train pronunciation, accent,

211

rhythm and natural speaking so you stop hesitating and start speaking with real confidence.

212

Now here's a sneak peek at what you get the moment you join

213

so i wouldn't take legal i'm down to he already

214

so cranky jeans and one hoodie

215

which i click the link in my description to join second a more professional situation like work or school

216

hello nice to meet you what's your name hello my name is leon nice to meet you where are you from

217

i'm from canada but i live here now.

218

What do you do?

219

I'm a university student.

220

I study business.

221

Great.

222

What brings you here today?

223

I'm here to practice English and meet new people.

224

Perfect answer.

225

Now let's move on to the expansion trick.

226

Here's how to sound more fluent without harder vocabulary.

227

You keep the same structure but add small details.

228

There are three versions, the 10 second, the 20 second, and the 30 second version.

229

Let's get started.

230

10 seconds.

231

Hi, I'm Volka.

232

I'm from Canada.

233

I'm a teacher.

234

Nice to meet you.

235

20 seconds.

236

Hi, I'm Volka.

237

I'm from Canada.

238

I'm a teacher.

239

I teach English online.

240

Nice to meet you.

241

30 seconds.

242

Hi, I'm Volka.

243

I'm from Canada.

244

I teach English online and I love to travel.

245

I'm learning Spanish right now.

246

Nice to meet you.

247

Now you try.

248

Do the 10 second version first.

249

Hi, I'm Leon.

250

I'm from Canada.

251

I'm a student.

252

It's nice to meet you.

253

Perfect.

254

Now the 20-second version.

255

Hi, I'm Leon.

256

I'm from Canada.

257

I'm a student, I study business, and it's nice to meet you.

258

Now the 30-second version.

259

Add two details.

260

Hi, I'm Leon.

261

I'm from Canada.

262

I'm a student.

263

I study business and I like sports.

264

I'm learning English every day.

265

It's nice to meet you.

266

Perfect.

267

It's nice to meet you too.

268

So it's the same structure, but you just add one more detail every time.

269

Now it's time for a mini listening quiz.

270

Are you ready?

271

So I'm going to say an introduction and you tell me what the person's job is.

272

Hello, my name is Giselle.

273

I'm from Brazil.

274

I work in a hospital.

275

I love cooking.

276

Nice to meet you.

277

So, what's her job?

278

She works in a hospital.

279

Perfect.

280

One more.

281

Hi, I'm Ken.

282

I'm from Japan.

283

I'm a student.

284

I like basketball.

285

Nice to meet you.

286

What's his job?

287

He's a student.

288

Correct.

289

So he doesn't have a job.

290

He is a student.

291

A quick recap.

292

Greeting, name, where you're from, what you do.

293

One extra detail.

294

Nice to meet you.

295

Here is a practice plan for the next seven days.

296

Day one, I want you to master the 10 second version.

297

That is the simplest version of an introduction.

298

Day two, I want you to add one detail and practice the 20 second version.

299

Day three, I want you to practice the 30 second version and add two details.

300

After that, I want you to add one detail every day and really try to focus on your pronunciation.

301

Be sure to record yourself with your camera so you can track your progress.

302

Same structure every day.

303

Exactly.

304

If you guys want more practice, write your introduction in the comments and I will tell you if you did good or if you need some improvement.

305

Name, country, job or student and one thing you like.

306

See you guys in the next natural and clear English podcast.

📺 Same Channel

Easy English Shadowing | Copy Me, Speak More Clearly

Learn English Without Feeling Like You're Studying (Think in English)

LEARN ENGLISH With a Real Life Update | Slow English Podcast

Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

LEARN ENGLISH Through a Real Day in My Life | Easy Vlog

TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students

I’m Not Fine… Let’s Talk About Feelings in English

TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students

Walk With Me and Practice Natural English

Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

Daily Life in Canada 🇨🇦 | Learn English Naturally

Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation

A Day in Indonesia | Comprehensible Input Vlog

Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

See It, Hear It, Say It | Learn English Naturally

TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students

Learn English (EASY) with My Morning Routine (Comprehensible Input)

KidsTravel EnglishTeens

Can You Understand Everything I Describe in This Museum?

Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students

The ONLY way to become fluent in ENGLISH

Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults

Learn English at Home: Everyday Vocabulary & Phrases

KidsTeensDaily Conversation

Intermediate English | Car Vocabulary You’ll Actually Use 🚗

Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation

LEARN ENGLISH the Easy Way (Comprehensible input)

Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students

Learn English While Shopping (Super Easy!)

KidsTravel EnglishTeens

What Would You Say at a Hotel? | English Speaking Challenge

Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation

✨ Recommend Video

236 sentences

Introduce Yourself Better in English | Conversation Tips for Intermediate Learners

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

178 sentences

Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

180 sentences

How to Talk About Your Job & Career in English (A2-B1 English Podcast)

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

204 sentences

Talk About Yourself in English: 99 Natural Sentences | Shadowing Practice |English Speaking Practice

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

217 sentences

Classroom Instructions in English

Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

484 sentences

Day 5 : Speak English in 30 Days! 99 Sentences Shadowing Practice | English Podcast

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

264 sentences

You Have 30 Seconds to Answer! | English Speaking Practice | B1-B2 Speaking Challenge

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

118 sentences

The Right Grammar for English Introductions | Meeting Someone New

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

119 sentences

Start SPEAKING ENGLISH NOW with these 10 PHRASES

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

384 sentences

E1: Who Am I? _ Master Your Personal Introduction in English! (B1-B2) level

Business EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation

172 sentences

Video

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

380 sentences

How to Talk About Yourself with Confidence in English | English Conversation Practice (B1-B2)

Interview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Stop Saying This When You Introduce Yourself”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: meet, canada, version, leon, Volka. This video has 306 sentences and 1743 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:03. The speaker talks at a steady 124 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% 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

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
pause noun	/pɔːz/	A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
pronunciation noun	/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/	The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.
greet verb	/ɡɹiːt/	To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
snowboard noun	/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/	A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.
fluent adjective	/ˈfluənt/	That flows; flowing, liquid.
cranky adjective	/kɹæki/	Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.
learner noun	/ˈlɜɹnəɹ/	One who is learning; one receiving instruction.
pronounce verb	/pɹəˈnaʊns/	To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
peek verb	/piːk/	To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.
hesitate verb	/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/	To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
vocabulary noun	/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/	A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
quiz noun	/kwɪz/	A competition in the answering of questions.
prompt verb	/pɹɑmpt/	To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
hobby noun	/ˈhɑ.bi/	An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
hike noun	/haɪk/	A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
check out verb	To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
go over verb	To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
speak out verb	To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

Step three, where you're from.
Where are you from?
What do you do?
What do you like to do?
What brings you here today?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 92 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/

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 pause, pronunciation, greet.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →

Shadowing Practice: Stop Saying This When You Introduce Yourself (A1-B2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Easy English Shadowing | Copy Me, Speak More Clearly

How to Edit like a Pro

Stop Translating and Start Thinking in English With Me | Slow English Podcast

Natural English Conversations in a Beautiful Place | Think in English Today

Learn English Without Feeling Like You're Studying (Think in English)

LEARN ENGLISH With a Real Life Update | Slow English Podcast

LEARN ENGLISH Through a Real Day in My Life | Easy Vlog

I’m Not Fine… Let’s Talk About Feelings in English

Walk With Me and Practice Natural English

Daily Life in Canada 🇨🇦 | Learn English Naturally

A Day in Indonesia | Comprehensible Input Vlog

See It, Hear It, Say It | Learn English Naturally

Learn English (EASY) with My Morning Routine (Comprehensible Input)

Can You Understand Everything I Describe in This Museum?

The ONLY way to become fluent in ENGLISH

Learn English at Home: Everyday Vocabulary & Phrases

Intermediate English | Car Vocabulary You’ll Actually Use 🚗

LEARN ENGLISH the Easy Way (Comprehensible input)

Learn English While Shopping (Super Easy!)

What Would You Say at a Hotel? | English Speaking Challenge

Introduce Yourself Better in English | Conversation Tips for Intermediate Learners

Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice

How to Talk About Your Job & Career in English (A2-B1 English Podcast)

Talk About Yourself in English: 99 Natural Sentences | Shadowing Practice |English Speaking Practice

Classroom Instructions in English

Day 5 : Speak English in 30 Days! 99 Sentences Shadowing Practice | English Podcast

You Have 30 Seconds to Answer! | English Speaking Practice | B1-B2 Speaking Challenge

The Right Grammar for English Introductions | Meeting Someone New

Start SPEAKING ENGLISH NOW with these 10 PHRASES

E1: Who Am I? _ Master Your Personal Introduction in English! (B1-B2) level

Video

How to Talk About Yourself with Confidence in English | English Conversation Practice (B1-B2)

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?