Shadowing Practice: Subject Link 1 Audio 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lesson 2.
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National Flowers.
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Did you know that most countries have their own flour?
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It is called the national flower.
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People are very proud of their national flower.
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It is a beautiful symbol of the country.
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The Edelweiss is the national flower of Austria.
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The Edelweiss is small, white, and shaped like a star.
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It grows on the high mountains in Austria.
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Because it is very rare and hard to get, People think the Edelweiss is precious.
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The word Edelweiss means noble.
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The flower is also called the queen flower.
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The pink lotus is the national flower of India.
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The flower is used in some religious events in India.
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The word "lotus" means "pure and clean." It can grow very large.
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The flower grows in muddy water.
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The roots are under the water.
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The flower floats on the water.
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The national flower shows the spirit of a country.
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It reminds people of the special beauty of their land.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Subject Link 1 Audio 2" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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