Shadowing Practice: The Art Of Making A Plan ( That Actually Works ) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Want a plan that actually works?
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Let me show you in three simple actionable steps.
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Step 1.
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Define the true target.
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Most people write down goals.
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They sound inspiring, but they're not precise.
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Here's what the top 1% do differently.
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They define a true target.
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One specific outcome with a non-negotiable deadline.
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Such as not to grow on YouTube, but upload two videos a week for the next 30 days.
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Not get fit, but lose three kilograms by August 1st. Step 2.
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Know your X and Y.
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Now comes what almost nobody does, the breakdown of the target.
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Most people just plan for if everything goes right.
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But success is built on anticipating what goes wrong.
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So list every obstacle you'll face.
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Use this formula.
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If you have X obstacle, then you'll tackle it with action Y.
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And you should always anticipate your X and create your Ys.
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For example, if I get an urge to eat a cheat meal during my fat loss journey, I'll grab a low-calorie snack instead.
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Step 3.
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Anchor and activate.
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This is the most ignored but crucial step.
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The one that turns your plan into a ritual.
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Most people make a plan and expect willpower to do the rest.
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But top performers don't rely on memory.
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They install the plan into their daily flow using two tools, anchors and reminders.
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An anchor is any action you already do every day.
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Brushing your teeth, drinking coffee, opening your laptop.
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You attach your plan to that moment.
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Right after I brush my teeth, I look at my three-step plan.
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A reminder is about external accountability.
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Because memory fades and motivation drops, you need external triggers.
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Use sticky notes, calendar events, even ask a friend to check in.
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The goal is to create a trigger plus ping system that makes your plan unavoidable.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “The Art Of Making A Plan”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: step, anchor, target. This video has 35 sentences and 304 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:35. The speaker talks fast, about 191 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| anchor noun | /ˈæŋ.kəː/ | A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. |
| obstacle noun | /ˈɑbstəkəl/ | Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively |
| anticipate verb | /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ | To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. |
| reminder noun | /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ | Someone or something that reminds. |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| trigger noun | /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ | A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. |
| define verb | /dɪˈfaɪn/ | To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly. |
| actionable adjective | /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/ | Able to be acted on; able to be used as the basis for taking action. |
| kilogram noun | /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ | In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical… |
| negotiable adjective | /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/ | Able to be traversed; navigable. |
| unavoidable adjective | /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ | Impossible to avoid; bound to happen. |
| willpower noun | /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ | The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes. |
| calorie noun | /ˈkæləɹi/ | A non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to 4.184 kilojoules, that can raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This is the unit normally… |
| attach verb | /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ | To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively). |
| ping verb | /pɪŋ/ | To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| write down verb | To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: brush /bɹʌʃ/, actionable /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/, negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, actionable /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/, negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/, unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/, accountability /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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 anchor, obstacle, anticipate.
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.