Shadowing Practice: Tanya’s opinion on humans - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Rationalism and pragmatism are not the only things that drive human actions.
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Rationalism and pragmatism are not the only things that drive human actions.
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At our cores, we are all still foolish creatures.
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You're suggesting that humans are merely beasts?
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That we're still slaves to our baser instincts without care for logic?
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I hate to be the one who has to tell you this, Lieutenant Colonel, but what you just said is exactly right.
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Preposterous.
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What evidence do you have?
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Knowledge of history.
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Though I guess I really mean my own history.
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I have seen hatred for some.
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It burned in the eyes of a man, promising retribution no matter what the cost.
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I have seen the moment when a talented soldier lost all reason and gave himself overtaking.
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I have witnessed countless accidents.
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They were driven by fury.

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You're practicing English with "Tanya’s opinion on humans" 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.