Shadowing Practice: The difference between Trump and Obama - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You have a power to stop deportation for all adoptions.
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Actually, I don't.
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And that's why we're here.
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I'm in your home.
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Okay.
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Stop deportation!
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Stop deportation!
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Stop deportation!
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Thank you.
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All right.
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Stop deportation!
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What I'd like to do...
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Stop deportation!
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No, no, don't worry about it, guys.
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Stop deportation!
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Okay, let me finish.
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Stop deportation!
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Let me, let me...
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How about...
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These guys don't need to go.
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Let me finish.
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I respect the passion of these young people because they feel deeply about about the concerns for their families.
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Now, what you need to know when I'm speaking as President of the United States
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and I come to this community is that if,
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in fact, I could solve all these problems without passing laws in Congress, then I would do so.
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But we're also a nation of laws.
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That's part of our tradition.
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And so the easy way out is to try to yell and pretend like I can do something by violating our laws.
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And what I'm proposing is the harder path, which is to use our democratic processes to achieve the same goal that you want to achieve.
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But it won't be as easy as just shouting.
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It requires us lobbying and getting it done.
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So for those of you who are committed to getting this done, I am going to march with you
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and fight with you every step of the way to make sure that we are welcoming every striving,
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hardworking immigrant who sees America the same way we do.
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As a country where no matter who you are or what you look like or where you come from, you can make it if you try.
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And if you're serious about making that happen, then I'm ready to work with you.
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But it is going to require work.
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It is not simply a matter of us just saying we're going to violate the law.
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That's not our tradition.
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But the great thing about this country is we have this wonderful process of democracy
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and sometimes it is messy and sometimes it is hard
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but ultimately justice
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and truth went out that's always been the case in this country that's going to continue to be the case today
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 43 sentences and 373 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:25. The speaker talks at a natural 155 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| deportation noun | /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ | The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation. |
| violate verb | /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ | To break or disregard (a rule or convention). |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| commit verb | /kəˈmɪt/ | To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| adoption noun | /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ | The act of adopting. |
| shout verb | /ʃaʊt/ | To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. |
| immigrant noun | /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ | A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there. |
| lobby noun | /ˈlɑ.bi/ | An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor. |
| propose verb | /pɹəˈpəʊz/ | To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. |
| messy adjective | /ˈmɛsi/ | In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly. |
| yell verb | /jɛl/ | To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement. |
| strive verb | /ˈstɹaɪv/ | To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/, passion /ˈpæʃən/, adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/, shout /ʃaʊt/
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 deportation, violate, deeply.
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.