Shadowing Practice: things I no longer believe in. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello!
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One of my favorite flowers is the lotus.
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Not just for its beauty, but for the deeper significance it holds.
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It represents much more than you might initially think.
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The phrase lotus in the mud is often used to describe the idea
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that one must go through the mud to achieve beauty.
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The reason why I bring this up is
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because I no longer believe in certain ideas that keep me stuck in unhealthy patterns.
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Over time I've realized that growth requires shedding old perspectives that no longer serve me.
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I no longer believe in talking poorly about your previous partner.
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They were once someone you loved and while it's important to forgive, it doesn't mean you need to forget.
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If you wouldn't have said it to them then, then, why say it about them now?
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Forgiveness allows you to move forward, but holding onto bitterness only keeps you stuck in the past.
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I no longer believe in having no solutions to problems.
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Some solutions may take more effort, but in the end, you'll find a way.
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This is what the sky's the limit really means.
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I no longer believe in attachment.
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I no longer I never believe in attachment because I've learned that it often leads to unnecessary suffering.
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Attachment stems from a fear of loss and it is a desire for control.
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But life is inherently impermanent.
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People and circumstances are constantly changing and holding on too tightly only creates pain when things inevitably shift.
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Instead, I've come to understand that true peace and happiness come from within, not from clinging to external things or people.
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While it's important to love and appreciate those around you, it's equally important to recognize that everything in life is temporary.
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We come into this world alone and we leave alone.
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I no longer believe in the idea of the right person, wrong time.
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Some people will love you deeply while others will hurt you.
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It's the right time because even in pain you learn something from the experience.
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You learn to not go back.
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You learn to move on.
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Like falling, you're picking up a stone along the way.
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I no longer believe in finding your missing piece in a partner.
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You need to be whole and love yourself before letting anyone else in.
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Invest in yourself so that you attract the same.
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Using someone as a rebound only causes more pain for everyone involved.
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And to end this video, I just wanted to say, unlearning is difficult, but it's essential for growth.
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It allows you to make room for healthier perspectives
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that align with who you are becoming
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and it takes a heck lot of hard work
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but i promise you it's worth the change this is how you grow from a seedling to a thriving tree
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and remember the only thing that doesn't change is change itself i hope you have a good one
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 40 sentences and 486 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:16. The speaker talks at a steady 149 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| attachment noun | /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ | The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching. |
| lotus noun | /ˈloʊtəs/ | Any member of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae. |
| temporary adjective | /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/ | Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time. |
| suffer verb | /ˈsʌfɚ/ | To undergo hardship. |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| happiness noun | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | The emotion of being happy; joy; elation. |
| flower noun | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens… |
| equally adverb | /ˈiːkwəli/ | In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly |
| invest verb | /ɪnˈvɛst/ | To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| stem noun | /stɛm/ | The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| attract verb | /əˈtɹækt/ | To pull toward without touching. |
| significance noun | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ | The extent to which something matters; importance |
| unnecessary adjective | /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ | Not needed or necessary. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, doesn't, wouldn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thrive /θɹajv/, unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
- Long words — get the stress right: temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/, significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/, inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like attachment, lotus, temporary.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've realized · I've learned · I've come |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might initially · may take |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must go · need to forget · need to be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're picking · are becoming |
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.