Shadowing Practice: "The world wants to turn you away from God..." | Paul Washer - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The world wants to turn you away from God.
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The world wants to turn you away from God.
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Why?
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Now listen very carefully.
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I'm going to teach you something that if you can learn this,
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it'll expose a lot of error.
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Because the world wants to turn you away from God.
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Maybe sinful friends want to turn you away from God.
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Because criminality loves companionship.
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What do I mean by that?
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The more people the world can get to join it,
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in its rebellion against god the more it can quiet its own conscience and feel better about itself
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now you have someone let's say that um is not a christian
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and they they really delight in wickedness maybe a certain specific wickedness
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and they know it's wrong but they want it and
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And their conscience is screaming at them that what they want is wrong.
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It's screaming at them.
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What's the best way to quiet your conscience?
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To get as many people as possible doing it with you
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so that you can affirm one another that what you're doing is not really wrong.
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How could it be wrong?
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Because so many people are doing it.
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Do you see?
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I have seen this so often in all kinds of things,
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both political and social and individual religious people wanting to do something
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that is a that is a great deviation from God's Word
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and when they do it alone their conscience is eating them alive
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but if they can get other people to participate their conscience it doesn't quiet down totally
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but it is soothing to the conscience okay very important truth here

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice understanding and speaking English through the powerful message conveyed in Paul Washer's video. The goal is to enhance your listening skills and improve your English pronunciation by focusing on key phrases and vocabulary. You will explore concepts related to morality, peer influence, and self-awareness, allowing you to engage with profound ideas in English. This lesson also provides a unique opportunity to apply the shadowing technique, a highly effective method for language learning that will assist you in mastering intonation, rhythm, and clarity in your spoken English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Conscience: An inner feeling or voice that helps you determine what is right or wrong.
  • Rebellion: An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or leader.
  • Wickedness: The quality of being morally wrong or evil.
  • Companionship: The feeling of fellowship or friendship, often comforting in difficult times.
  • Affirm: To declare one's support for or to confirm the validity of something.
  • Deviation: A departure from a standard or norm, often suggesting a negative connotation.
  • Soothe: To gently calm or relieve pain, discomfort, or distress.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique while practicing with this video, pay close attention to Paul Washer's pace and tone. His speech is deliberate and clear, making it ideal for shadowing. Here are some tips to help you improve your English pronunciation:

  • Shadow Speak: Listen to a segment of the video, then pause and repeat what you heard immediately after. Focus on mimicking the intonation and emotion in his voice.
  • Break it Down: Divide the transcript into smaller parts. Start with a sentence or two, ensuring you grasp the meaning before moving on.
  • Record Yourself: Use your smartphone or computer to record your shadow speaking. Listening to your recordings can highlight areas for improvement in pronunciation.
  • Slow it Down: If the speech feels too fast, consider using playback options to reduce speed. This adjustment can help you catch every word and improve your articulation.
  • Engage with the Content: Reflect on the themes discussed in the video. Try to use the new vocabulary in your own sentences to reinforce your understanding and usage.

Incorporating the shadowing technique into your practice allows you to enhance your IELTS speaking practice while deepening your understanding of complex ideas in English. By consistently practicing, you'll observe significant improvements in your language skills and overall confidence in speaking.

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.

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