Shadowing Practice: Stop Studying Grammar! 5 Steps to Speak English Fluently - Learn English Speaking with Video
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hello everyone and welcome back have you been studying english grammar for years
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but still struggle to speak don't worry you're not alone in this lesson we're going to stop overthinking grammar
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and focus on five simple steps that can help you speak english more naturally
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and confidently so relax listen carefully repeat after me
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and let's start improving your english today let me ask you
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something how many years have you been studying english maybe two
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years maybe five maybe ten you have studied grammar rules you
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have memorized vocabulary you have completed exercises you have watched english lessons you have taken tests you have written sentences and yet
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when someone suddenly speaks to you in english you become quiet you know what you want to say
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but the words do not come out you understand the question
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but your mind starts searching for the perfect answer you think
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is this sentence grammatically correct should i use past simple
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or present perfect is this the right word and
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while you are thinking about grammar the conversation has already moved
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on then you feel disappointed you think maybe i am not good at english
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but please listen carefully you are not bad at english you
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have simply been trained to study english instead of using english there is a difference knowing english
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and speaking english are two different skills you can know thousands of words
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and still struggle to speak you can understand grammar perfectly
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and still freeze during a conversation you can read an english book
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and understand every sentence but
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when it is your turn to speak your mind suddenly becomes empty
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and this is why today i want you to change the way you practice stop thinking
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that fluency comes from knowing every grammar rule stop waiting until your english becomes perfect stop telling yourself
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i will speaks when i am ready
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because the truth is simple you become ready by speaking you
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become confident by practicing you become fluent by using the language again
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and again even when you make mistakes english is not a school subject
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that you have to pass english is a skill
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that you have to build think about walking when you were a child nobody gave you a grammar book about walking
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nobody explained the rules of balance nobody said first memorize these 10 principles
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and then you can take your first step you simply tried
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you fell you stood up you tried again you fell again
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and one day walking became natural speaking english works in a
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similar way you need exposure you need repetition you need practice
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and most importantly you need permission to make mistakes
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so today i want to give you five simple steps not
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complicated rules not hundreds of grammar lessons just five practical habits
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that can help you move from understanding english to actually speaking
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it the first step is this listen before you speak your
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mouth cannot produce what your ears have never learned think about
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a baby a baby spends months listening before saying meaningful words
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the baby listens to the mother the baby listens to the
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father the baby listens to people around them at first the baby does not understand everything
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but the brain is collecting sounds it is learning rhythm it is learning pronunciation it is learning how words connect
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then slowly the baby starts copying those sounds this is natural language learning
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but many English learners do the opposite they open a grammar
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book they memorize rules they translate sentences they study vocabulary lists
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and then they expect themselves to speak naturally
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that is like trying to sing a song you have never heard
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so give your ears more english listen while you are walking listen
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while you are cleaning your room listen
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while you are cooking listen during your morning routine you do
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not have to understand every word you do not need to
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translate every sentence just listen let english become familiar for example
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listen to a simple sentence i'm going to the store do
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not immediately think about grammar listen to the sound i'm going to the store
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now listen again i'm going to the store
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and again i'm going to the store then say it i'm
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going to the store you are not studying a grammar rule you are training your mouth
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and your ears to work together that is the kind of practice that creates speaking ability and please remember this
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understanding 60 of something is still useful understanding 70 is useful even understanding 40 can be useful if you keep listening.
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Your brain learns patterns through repeated exposure.
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So stop saying, I don't understand everything.
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So this is useless.
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Know every minute you spend listening is building familiarity.
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Every sentence you hear is giving your brain another example.
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And one day a sentence that once sounded difficult will suddenly sound easy.
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That moment is beautiful.
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Because you realize that your brain was learning even when you thought nothing was happening.
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The second step is to stop translating everything.
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This is one of the biggest reasons English learners speak slowly.
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They think in their native language.
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Then they translate into English.
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Then they check grammar.
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Then they speak.
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Imagine trying to have a conversation like that.
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Someone asks, what did you do yesterday?
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Your brain says in your native language Then your brain searches for the English version Yesterday,
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I, with my friend, went to the market By the time you finish thinking,
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the conversation feels difficult You do not need to translate every sentence Instead,
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start connecting English words directly to ideas When you see a cup, think cup.
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When you see the door, think door.
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When you are hungry, think I'm hungry.
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When you are tired, think I'm tired.
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When you want water, think I need some water.
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You are building a direct connection between your experience and English.
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Start small.
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You do not have to think complicated thoughts in English.
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In fact, don't try.
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Start with simple thoughts.
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I need coffee.
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It's hot today.
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I'm getting ready.
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Where are my keys?
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I'm going outside.
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I'm feeling tired.
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I have work today.
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I'll call you later.
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These are simple sentences, but they are powerful.
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Why?
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Because they are sentences you actually use.
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You are not learning English for an exam.
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You are learning English for your life.
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So describe your life in English.
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When you wake up, say, I'm awake.
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I need to get up.
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I'm still sleepy.
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I'm going to wash my face.
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When you eat breakfast, I'm hungry.
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This tastes good.
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I need more water.
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When you leave your home, I'm ready.
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I'm going outside.
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I'll be back later.
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This may feel strange in the beginning.
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That is okay.
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You are changing a habit.
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At first, thinking in English will require effort.
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But repetition makes it easier.
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And slowly, you will notice something beautiful.
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English will stop feeling like something you translate.
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It will start feeling like something you use.
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The third step is to speak every day, even if you are alone.
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This is where many learners make a mistake.
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They say, I don't have anyone to practice English with.
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But you can practice speaking alone.
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You can talk to yourself.
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You can describe what you are doing.
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You can tell yourself a story.
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You can answer imaginary questions.
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You can explain your plans.
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You can repeat what you hear.
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You can stand in front of a mirror and speak for five minutes.
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Nobody needs to be there.
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You do not need a perfect conversation partner.
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You need consistency.
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Try this simple exercise.
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Set a timer for five minutes.
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Choose one topic, your day, your family, your job, your favorite food,
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your weekend, your dreams, your hometown, then speak.
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Don't stop every time you make a mistake.
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Don't restart the sentence.
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Don't judge yourself.
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Just keep going.
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For example, today I woke up at 7.
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I was a little tired but I got up.
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I had breakfast.
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Then I started my work.
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In the afternoon I talked to my friend.
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We talked about our plans for the weekend.
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Maybe your grammar is not perfect.
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That is completely fine.
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Your goal is not perfection.
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Your goal is movement.
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You want your words to move from your mind to your mouth.
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Because fluency is not about never making mistakes.
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Fluency is about continuing even when mistakes happen.
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Think about a person learning to drive.
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The first time they drive, they think about everything.
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The mirror, the brakes, the steering wheel, the speed, the traffic.
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But after enough practice, many actions become automatic.
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Speaking can become automatic too.
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But only if you practice.
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You cannot become fluent by watching other people speak.
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You become fluent by speaking yourself.
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So give yourself five minutes every day.
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Five minutes.
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That is all I ask you to start with.
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You can increase it later.
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But make it daily.
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Five minutes today.
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Five minutes tomorrow.
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Five minutes the next day.
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consistency is more powerful than occasional motivation you do not need to study English for five hours one day
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and then disappear for a week 10
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or 15 focused minutes every day can be much more useful
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because your brain needs repeated contact your mouth needs repeated practice your confidence needs repeated evidence
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that you can do this the fourth step is repetition
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and i want you to understand something very important repeating the
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same english sentence is not boring practice it is powerful practice imagine you hear i'm not sure
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but i'll check listen i'm not sure but i'll check repeat i'm not sure
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but i'll check again i'm not sure
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but i'll check now imagine using it in real life someone
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asks you a question you don't know the answer you say i'm not sure
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but i'll check
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that is useful english you don't need to build the sentence
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from grammar rules the whole expression becomes familiar this is how
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fluent speakers often communicate they use patterns they don't stop to construct every sentence from zero
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They have thousands of familiar expressions stored in their minds.
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So instead of memorizing isolated words, learn phrases.
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Don't only learn decision.
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Learn make a decision.
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Don't only learn mistake.
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Learn make a mistake.
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Don't only learn idea.
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Learn I have an idea.
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Don't only learn sure.
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Learn I'm not sure.
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Don't only learn understand understand.
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Learn, I understand what you mean.
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These phrases give you ready to use English and repetition makes them automatic tray shadowing.
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Listen to a short sentence, pause.
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Repeat it, tray to copy the pronunciation.
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Copy the rhythms, the speed, the speed, the emotion.
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For example, I really enjoyed the movie.
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Listen, I really enjoyed the movie.
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Now repeat, I really enjoyed the movie.
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Again, I really enjoyed the movie.
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Do not worry about sounding perfect.
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Just imitate.
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Your goal is to train your mouth.
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Because sometimes you know a word intellectually, but your mouth is not used to producing it quickly.
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Repetition solves that problem.
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Your mouth needs practice just like a musician's fingers need practice.
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Imagine a pianist practicing the same piece again and again.
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Would you say, why are you repeating the same thing?
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No. You understand that repetition creates skill.
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English speaking is no different.
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Repeat, repeat, repeat.
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And one day, something that once felt difficult will come out naturally
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that is progress the fifth step is perhaps the most important
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stop being afraid of mistakes I know this is easier to say than to do
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when you speak English
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and someone corrects you it can feel embarrassing sometimes you may
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feel like everyone is judging you you may think my english
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is terrible i shouldn't speak people will laugh at me
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but let me tell you something a mistake is not proof
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that you are failing a mistake is proof that you are practicing
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if you never make mistakes you may simply be staying inside
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your comfort zone you cannot learn to swim by standing beside
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the pool at some point you have to enter the water
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and yes you may struggle you may feel uncomfortable but that is how learning happens
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your english does not need to be perfect before you speak your english becomes better
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because you speak there is a huge difference so
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if you say something incorrectly don't panic correct yourself
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if you can then continue
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if you don't know a word explain it another way this
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is an important communication skill suppose you forget the word umbrella don't stop speaking say the thing we use
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when it rains you are still communicating suppose you forget the
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word pharmacy say the place where you buy medicine you found another way
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that is real communication fluency does not mean knowing every word fluency means knowing how to continue
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and i want you to develop that ability
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if you forget a word keep going if your grammar is imperfect keep going
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if your pronunciation is not perfect keep going
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if you feel nervous keep going your confidence will come after
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practice not before it this is something many people misunderstand they wait to feel confident before speaking
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but confidence is created by speaking you speak you survive the
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mistake you realize nobody died you try again you speak a
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little better then your confidence grows then you speak more
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and slowly the fear becomes smaller
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so don't wait for confidence decorate it every time you speak
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english you are telling yourself i am capable of learning every time you make a mistake
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and continue you are telling yourself i don't need to be perfect every time you understand a sentence
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that was difficult yesterday you are telling yourself i am improving
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and these small moments matter maybe today you can speak for
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one minute tomorrow two minutes next week five minutes next month
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ten minutes don't compare yourself with someone who has been speaking
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english for 10 years compare yourself with the person you were yesterday
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that is your real competition
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and please don't underestimate small progress one new phrase today one
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conversation tomorrow one new listening practice one minute of speaking one
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mistake corrected one fear overcome these things may look small
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but small actions repeated consistently can completely change your ability
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so let's imagine your new daily routine you wake up for
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five minutes you listen to simple English you don't translate everything
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you simply listen then during your day you think in simple
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english i need to go outside i'm hungry i have work
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to do i'll call my friend later then you spend five
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minutes speaking you describe your day you tell a story you
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answer questions then you choose three useful english phrases you listen
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to them you repeat them you use them in your own sentences
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and finally you remind yourself i am allowed to make mistakes
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that's it you don't need a complicated plan you need a plan you can actually follow
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because the best english learning method is not the method
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that looks impressive it is the method you continue maybe you have studied grammar for years
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i'm not telling you
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that grammar is useless grammar has value it helps you understand
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how english works it can help you write accurately it can help you correct mistakes
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but grammar should support your speaking it should not become a wall
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that prevents you from speaking you don't need to know every
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rule before you open your mouth you don't need to understand
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every tense before you have a conversation you don't need perfect vocabulary before you tell someone how you feel
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start with what you know use simple english simple english spoken confidently is better than complicated english
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that never leaves your mind you can say i don't understand can you say
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that again please speak slowly what do you mean let me think i'm not sure i agree i don't agree
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that sounds interesting i have a different idea these sentences are simple but they are powerful
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because they help you communicate and communication is the goal not perfection
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you don't have to impress people with difficult words you just need to express yourself so today
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make a decision not tomorrow today decide
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that english will no longer be something you are afraid of decide
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that you will stop waiting for perfect grammar decide
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that you will listen more think in simple english speak every day repeat useful phrases
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and accept your mistakes you may not become fluent in one day
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but you can become better today and if you become a little better every day
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imagine where you will be after six months imagine opening your
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mouth without fear imagine understanding conversations more easily imagine answering questions without translating every sentence imagine traveling
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and communicating confidently imagine speaking to someone in english
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and realizing i can actually do this that moment is waiting for you but you have to begin
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you don't need perfect english you need courage you need patience you need consistency
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and you need to keep showing up
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so the next time you make a mistake don't say my
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english is bad say i am learning the next time you
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forget a word don't say i can't speak english say i
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will find another way to explain it the next time you
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feel nervous don't run away take a breath speak slowly and continue
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because every fluent speaker was once a beginner every confident speaker
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once made mistakes every person who speaks naturally today once struggled to find the right words
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The difference is that they kept using the language and you can do the same.
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Your English journey does not require perfection.
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It requires practice.
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One sentence, one conversation, one day at a time.
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So stop studying English only with your eyes.
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Start learning with your ears.
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Start practicing with your mouth.
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Start building confidence with your actions.
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Listen, think, speak, repeat and keep going.
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Because your voice deserves to be heard.
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Your ideas deserve to be understood.
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And you do not have to wait until your English is perfect to express yourself.
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Start with the English you have today.
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Use it, practice it, grow it.
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And one day you will look back at the person who was once afraid to speak and realize something beautiful.
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You didn't become fluent because you stopped making mistakes.
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You became fluent because you stopped being afraid of them.
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So take that first step today.
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Open your mouth.
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Say the sentence, make the mistake, try again.
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And then try again tomorrow.
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because fluency is not a destination waiting somewhere in the future.
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Fluency is built in the small moments when you choose to speak instead of staying silent.
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And your next small moment can begin right now.
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Why This Video Transforms Your English Speaking Practice
Struggling to speak English despite years of grammar study? The video reveals a critical truth: knowing English and speaking it are separate skills. By shifting focus from rules to real use, it offers a roadmap to fluency that feels natural—like learning to walk. This is perfect for anyone ready to move beyond "studying" and start "using," making it ideal for english speaking practice that builds confidence. The key? Embracing mistakes and prioritizing exposure over perfection, which aligns with techniques like shadowspeaks (repeating native speakers) to train your mouth and brain.
Key Grammar & Expressions in Context
The speaker uses simple, powerful structures that work in daily conversations. Here are 3 to master:
- Present perfect for life experience: "You have studied grammar rules, you have memorized vocabulary" – This tense connects past actions to the present, useful for talking about your language journey.
- Contrast with "but": "You understand the question, but your mind starts searching" – A common way to highlight challenges, making your speech relatable.
- Imperative for advice: "Stop thinking, start speaking" – Direct commands are easy to use and sound natural when giving or receiving tips, like in shadowing technique guides.
Common Pronunciation Traps to Avoid
The video’s conversational tone hides a few tricky sounds. Watch for:
- "Fluency" vs. "fluency": The speaker stresses the first syllable ("FLU-en-cy"), not the second. Misplacing stress can make words unrecognizable.
- Connected speech in "think about": The "k" in "think" softens, blending into "about" ("thin-kabout"). This is how native speakers talk—practice with a shadowing app to mimic the flow.
- "Mistakes" with a short "i": Avoid saying "my-STAKES"; the correct pronunciation is "MIS-takes" (short "i" sound). Listen closely and repeat using shadow speak to fix this.
By focusing on these areas, you’ll move from "understanding" to "speaking"—just like the video promises.
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 | have studied · have memorized · has already moved |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been trained · is created · be heard |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who has · person who speaks · person who was |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop overthinking · start improving · starts searching |
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.