Shadowing Practice: UNIT 10 - IN THE PARK! (G5) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is a beautiful park.
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Yes, it is.
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I love it here.
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Oh, look at the flowers.
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Holly, you mustn't pick the flowers.
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Oh, okay.
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Oh, look at the little trees.
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You mustn't walk on the grass here, Holly.
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You must walk on the path.
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Oh, okay.
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Holly, let's play with this ball.
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No, you mustn't play here.
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Well, let's go to the playground.
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We can play there.
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Catch the ball, Max.
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Oh!
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Oh, Max, you mustn't play in the fountain.
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Ha ha, very funny.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "UNIT 10 - IN THE PARK! (G5)" 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 →