Shadowing Practice: THE CLASSROOM LESSON 14 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The classroom.
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What can you see?
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I can see the chair.
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What can you see?
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I can see the desk.
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What can you see?
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I can see the book.
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What can you see?
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I can see the paper.
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What can you see?
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I can see the pencil.
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I can see the eraser.
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I can see the backpack.
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I can see the classroom.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "THE CLASSROOM LESSON 14" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →