Shadowing Practice: This small trick can improve your English! - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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hey guys how's it going it has been months since I last uploaded a video here because we've been busy updating our Flagship program ESA (English Sprint Academy) now it's renamed to ESA 2.0 so
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hey guys how's it going it has been months since I last uploaded a video here because we've been busy updating our Flagship program ESA (English Sprint Academy) now it's renamed to ESA 2.0 so
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we've added a lot more features and I changed a little bit of the structure of the program so if you're curious and you're interested and you want to know more and maybe join if you fit the criteria make sure to click the link down below or somewhere here or here my God I even forget
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how YouTube works now um if you want to know more but without further Ado let's get into the video so in this video I want to share with you one small tip that my friend Benny the Irish polyl
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from fluent in 3 months actually shared with me a couple of months back and it has helped me a lot it's a very simple tip but I still use it up until today and I'm loving it actually so
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if like the rest of modern Humanity you you love to scroll on Instagram or Tik Tok in your free time there's actually one low effort thing that you can do to start getting immerse in English
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today and that is create a new account on Tik Tok or on Instagram and only follow accounts in English so by following accounts only in English you're going to train the algorithm to
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only show English content in your feed so you're probably thinking why don't I just follow all of these accounts from my current existing account well the thing is with your current account you
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probably have already followed a lot of accounts already like your friends your family Maybe meme accounts in basa Indonesia or whatever your native language is and then a lot of these content would
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get mixed up when you scroll you're going to be shown different types of content in Bahasa Indonesia your friends your family content or memes or videos or whatever that are not in
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English and the thing is this mix of content when you scroll will dilute your immersion experience in English I mean of course it's still possible to follow accounts in English with your current one
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without making um a new one only for English but just know that the experience will be different so using a new account specifically made to learn English can really enhance your experience in
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language immersion and of course by following and getting exposed to a lot of these English accounts you see different things you will see the captions of course you will see subtitles you will see how
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um native speakers interact with each other in informal settings you will see comments so you will see how Native um speakers interact through the comments because usually people um talk
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differently in real life verbally and textually this can really expose you to a lot of interaction that you cannot get in the classroom so the first thing that you can do is you can pause this video
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and start making that new account on Instagram or Tik Tok for me I prefer Instagram because I'm a millennial and I'm not a big Tik Tok user so choose whatever is good for you and then once
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you make an account think to yourself okay what kind of things do I like to follow maybe you are someone who love watching the news or maybe you just love scrolling through cat videos or memes
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or maybe travel blogs or travel influencers or maybe you're having some relationship problems so you want to follow accounts about you know dating tips or whatever or you love cooking so you want
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to look for um cooking videos and all that so just take some time to think about what you actually love or what kind of problems that you're dealing with and then look for those accounts I can give
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you some examples now for instance if you love watching the news to get updated with current affairs in English then follow news account like BBC News New York Times CNN not Geo you can simply
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follow one of these accounts and then click on the suggested list and then you're going to see a lot of other other news Handles in English not only will you get updated with you know current Global happenings you will also learn how these stories are narrated in English or maybe
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you love something random you love eating steak then you know you go on the search bar and then search steak and see what comes up for me I found steak Channel over the fire cooking and Chef cuso
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so again if you think like these accounts don't really fit to your liking you can see look at the suggestion um addition button there and then it's going to show you a lot of other similar accounts
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if you love memes everybody knows nine gag there is also I follow beige cardigan also [ __ ] Jerry sarcasm only there's probably like a million of meme accounts that you can follow or maybe right
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now you're dealing with relationship problems maybe you've just gone through a breakup and then you want to learn how to cope with that you can simply look for dating or relationship coaches and
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this way not only will you learn English words new vocabulary or like different ways of explaining how you feel you'll also gain relationship skills you will also learn dating skills or how to cope
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with this so again two birds in one stone some accounts that you can use Matthew hassy the secure relationship the holistic psychologist and again if you don't like them you can simply just browse
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using the suggest um suggested account my God if let's say you love Finance you can also follow a couple of Instagram handles exactly about this so I follow the financial diet there's also personal
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finance Club there is GP Steven there's her first 100K so many to choose from and lastly you can also follow accounts that are specifically made to learn English like ninga for instance you know
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so or like if you could just search learn English or like English tips or whatever you will find a lot of those so once you've made your account and then you follow a lot of these Instagram
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Handles in English what you want to do now is to scroll through your feed and then like a lot of posts or or reals that are in English this way you are training the algorithm to only show you
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English content so I know that Instagram can be a little bit annoying sometimes because right now I have uh my account in Spanish and I only follow accounts that are in Spanish but it's still shows
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me English or Indonesian content Indonesian videos and I don't really like that so um make sure that when you are shown content in Bahasa Indonesia whatever your native language is don't like that because if
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you like them then the algorithm will think oh he likes this content I'm going to show more content in baz Indonesia so only like and engage with content that are made in English so that is the
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tip that I wanted to give to you to share with you today I hope it can be useful to you because it was very useful to me when it was given to me and thank you so much for your patience for waiting for me here on YouTube I haven't been posting a lot of these long form videos but I
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have been quite active posting shorts so make sure to check that out so um thank you so much for tuning in and I will see you next time in another video Until then take care and goodbye
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This video presents a practical tip for English learners that integrates seamlessly into daily activities. By creating a new social media account that strictly follows English content, learners immerse themselves in the language without the pressure of traditional study methods. This allows for english speaking practice in a relaxed setting, helping to build a natural familiarity with the language. Moreover, the casual nature of platforms like TikTok or Instagram exposes learners to informal speech, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances, which are often not covered in classrooms.
Benefits of Practicing with This Method:
- Enhances exposure to English vocabulary and popular phrases.
- Encourages native-like pronunciation through the shadowing technique, where learners can listen and repeat phrases.
- Builds contextual understanding of how language is used in various settings.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The speaker in the video uses a variety of grammatical structures and expressions that are useful for English learners:
- "If you want to know more..." - This conditional structure encourages learners to think about their interests in relation to learning.
- "You can simply look for..." - The use of "can" here reflects permission and potential, making it accessible for learners to feel they can easily explore.
- "This mix of content..." - Here, the speaker effectively discusses the impact of varied content on immersion, showcasing the importance of context in language learning.
- "Look for those accounts..." - This expression emphasizes the proactive nature of language learning through discovery and engagement.
- "I prefer..." - This personal preference opens the dialogue for learners to express their likes and dislikes in English, promoting conversational skills.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Pronunciation is key in mastering English, and there are several potential pitfalls in this video:
- Words like "algorithm" - The often tricky pronunciation may pose a challenge; practice the syllables: al-go-rithm.
- Informal phrases such as "scroll through" - Ensure to practice the rhythm and intonation associated with casual speech.
- The word "content" - This can sound different depending on the accent. Pay close attention to how it is pronounced in various contexts. Engage in shadow speech to master its usage.
Through listening to native speakers and mimicking their sounds, you'll be able to improve your English pronunciation significantly. Make use of the shadowspeak technique by repeating sentences after the speaker to reinforce your learning.
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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