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Number two, the method.
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Now, if you make time to study 10, 20, 30 minutes a day, but you're not using the right method, you won't get too far.
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And the method for changing your accent involves a lot of repetition.
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After all, it's not a concept you're learning, that's easy.
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But speaking, that's a physical habit, a physical skill that you're building, that takes time.
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This is how my student adrian described it
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when you're doing like a session like let's say you're working
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on a soundboard how many times in a row will you
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do the same audio file i try to repeat like maybe
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a million times do you spend a month on one sentence one soundboard yeah it might be boring
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but it works i know that's what i always try to tell people i'm like there's nothing boring about getting better
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And yes, it's repetition and we kind of, we're not used to having to learn that way, you know.
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As adults, we learn something and then we know it.
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But when it comes to your body and your accent, it is repetition.
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Repetition gets the sound that you want into your body.
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It's how you learned your first language.
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And even though it's not how we're used to working on things as we get older, it's very effective.
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So my most successful students are the ones that just repeat, dedicate and repeat.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 18 sentences and 235 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:23. The speaker talks at a natural 170 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| accent noun | /ækˈsɛnt/ | A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to… |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| involve verb | /ɪnˈvɑlv/ | To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| dedicate verb | /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ | To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. |
| repetition noun | /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated. |
| soundboard noun | A wide, flat board placed within, or forming part of the body of, a musical instrument in order to improve vibrations and increase volume. | |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, we're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like accent, bore, audio.
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.