Shadowing Practice: Watch this Video to Learn English Naturally with a Native | Comprehensible Input | - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am an English teacher and today we are outside learning English.
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Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am an English teacher and today we are outside learning English.
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So in today's video I am thinking that we will walk around
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and I will just tell you what I see in English.
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So I teach English through comprehensible input which is whenever
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and all you do is listen and I use real life examples pictures
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and gestures and you will learn English naturally
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and I also speak a bit more slowly and clearly than normal
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when not natives normally speak so for example today we are out outside and the sun is shining.
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The sun is shining and also the sky is blue.
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The sky is blue and there are some trees.
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Trees and the trees are very tall the trees are very tall let's go for a walk
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and see see what we can see
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and it's not usually this hot in Ireland
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so it's lovely to have some heat I've got my sunglasses on
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so let's see I can see yellow flowers
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and on this flower there is a fly that's a fly on the yellow flowers
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and this one is budding so this is a budding flower
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and this flower has bloomed budding bloomed you can see a butterfly there's a butterfly on the plant
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and it's flying now I can see some apples apples are growing these are green apples
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and usually in autumn the apples start to grow so these apples have started to grow earlier than usual.
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This is a tree stump.
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tree stump is whenever there's the bottom of the tree.
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So that's a tree stump.
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And look, there are some brambles.
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Brambles because they have spiky bits on it.
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I am going for a walk along a path,
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a path, and I see a little
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small apple tree so this is the path path
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and this is a small apple tree look how small it
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is it's very small it's got a very small branch
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but there are
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so many apples there are a lot of apples next i
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see a pond this is a pond pond is like a little bit of water so there's a pond
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so at the moment i'm in a park with my dogs
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and you don't need leads so they can run around and
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and have fun you're just the cutest little dog
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so i'm in a park in ireland because it is so sunny hello hello
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you're
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so cute he's got his tail his tail is wagging his
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tail is wagging let's pick an apple i'm going to pick an apple
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so we've got an apple so you can eat them so here's an apple i'm going to taste the apple
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oh very juicy a very
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very juicy apple yummy
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now i see a bee
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so these are bees and they're making honey the bees are there oh that bee has fallen over.
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There are so many on this plant.
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Bobby! there's a butterfly it is so nice to be outside in nature
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so if you have not been outside today go outside and
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if you live in a city then go for a walk in the park or if you live in the countryside,
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go for a walk outside and just get some fresh air,
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especially if it is sunny or hot.
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Even if it's raining, get a coat on and go for a walk.
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And on your walk, see what you can see
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in English
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so for example here is a leaf a leaf
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there is a dog now I see a wheelbarrow
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so this is a wheelbarrow these are wheels wheels
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and this is a barrow so it's a wheelbarrow to put um you know sticks in it.
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Ash?
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You've got a bug on your head.
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So at the moment I am in a park where you don't need leads.
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Your dogs can run without leads.
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So summer is my favourite season because I like the sun,
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I like warm weather and the days are longer.
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I don't like winter because the days are very short.
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It's freezing and quite depressing.
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So let me know in the comments what is your favourite season,
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what is your favourite time of the year and why.
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I also think you can do a lot more during the summer.
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And as a teacher you get summer holidays, so that's always amazing.
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And in Ireland summer is not too hot,
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maximum temperature is 25 degrees.
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It would never be more ever than 25.
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So that's a nice temperature and I suppose in other countries summer gets too hot,
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nearly 40 degrees.
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So no thank you.
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So let me know what's your favorite season and why do you like it in the comments.
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Obviously there's spring and autumn as well which are very nice.
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I like
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I do I like autumn I like the feeling of the feeling of getting cozier
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and and I like the leaves falling
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and I also like spring whenever the flowers start to grow
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and you know summer is on its way he is lying down my dog is relaxing in the sun
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and he is lying on the ground
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if you are interested I also have a comprehensible input course
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and it's more the basics of English so it includes all of the verbs present,
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future, past, conditional, it includes loads of vocabulary and nouns
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and it's all in a comprehensible input way so it's only 30 euro
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if you're interested this is the course
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and this is the link to the course so
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if you're interested then you can email me or just purchase it directly on this link.
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I also have an Instagram page with just more daily updates so you can follow that Instagram page as well.
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Thank you
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so much for watching my video I hope you learned lots of English outside in the sun with me today
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so remember if you are outside
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and want to practice your English then just go for a walk
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and say what you can see and that will improve your vocabulary
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and your confidence in speaking thank you so much bye

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills through the method of comprehensible input. By observing and mimicking a teacher in a natural environment, you will enhance your ability to understand and produce everyday English conversations. This engaging approach will allow you to learn English with YouTube videos while benefiting from visual context and real-life examples. The lesson focuses on vocabulary related to nature and outdoor activities, making it ideal for learners who enjoy exploring the world around them.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Sunshine: The light and warmth that comes from the sun.
  • Budding: A term used when a flower begins to grow and develop.
  • Pond: A small body of water, often found in parks or gardens.
  • Tree stump: The base of a tree that remains after it has been cut down.
  • Brambles: Thorny bushes that may bear fruit, often found in wild areas.
  • Juicy: Describes a fruit that is full of juice and flavorful.
  • Flutter: The quick movements of a butterfly or insect as it flies.
  • Wagging tail: Refers to how dogs express excitement with their tails.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, you can engage in a technique known as shadowspeak. This involves listening closely to the native speaker while simultaneously repeating their words and phrases. Aim to match their speed and intonation, which is slightly slower and clearer than typical conversation. This method helps improve your pronunciation and listening skills.

When practicing, find a quiet space where you can focus on the video without distractions. Make sure to pause the video after important vocabulary or phrases to repeat them out loud. Consider making notes of phrases that you find challenging or particularly interesting, then practice them in isolation. This targeted approach allows you to reinforce your learning effectively.

Additionally, don’t hesitate to replay sections of the video that resonate with you. The more you listen and shadow, the more natural your speaking skills will become. Practicing outside in nature, as shown in the video, can further fuse your learning with real-world contexts — a perfect way to learn English with YouTube in an interactive manner!

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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