Shadowing Practice: Ways to Stop Bullying - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What do Steven Spielberg, Christian Bale, Taylor Swift, and Bill Clinton all have in common?
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Well, besides the fact that they're all famous and successful, every one of them was bullied growing up.
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If you're being bullied, you're in some pretty good company.
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Unfortunately, bullying is a widespread problem, and it can take a toll on everything from your self -esteem to your physical health.
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This week, we're tackling a subject that a lot of our viewers have requested.
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What do you do if you're being bullied?
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We've got a four -step method that'll show you how to boost your self -confidence, protect yourself from harm, and find help.
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You ready?
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Hey, the sheer number of awesome people who were bullied as kids tells us two things.
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One, bullying is pretty common.
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Studies have found that nearly one -third of all students, some 13 million people, are bullied each year.
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And two, the qualities that make us such easy targets for bullies being seen as too nerdy or liking the wrong clothes.
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Those are just traits that also make us interesting.
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Such a high premium is placed on fitting in throughout grade school and high school.
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It's easy to forget that from college on, your success is based on your ability to stand out,
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to be different from the crowd, to be unique.
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And this brings us to our well -cast exercise.
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Pause and print this worksheet.
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Step 1.
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This isn't your fault.
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There are a multitude of reasons why bullies do what they do.
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But these have little to do with you and a lot to do with the bully's personal issues.
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So don't start viewing yourself through your bully's eyes.
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You'll just see an inaccurate self -portrait.
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Try this self -esteem exercise on your worksheet.
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Write down all the great qualities that make you stand out from the crowd.
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Maybe you get good grades in English.
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Maybe you're an amazing trombone player.
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Whatever it is, get it down on paper.
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This is the person you actually are.
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And the next time a bully makes you feel like you're something less than this amazing collection of positive traits and talents, remember this list.
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Step two, build your army.
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Seriously, surround yourself with people who care about you and who appreciate you for exactly who you are.
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You don't have to go through this experience without backup.
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If you're having trouble finding people, try seeking out friends who have similar interests.
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Look for clubs at your school or local community center.
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Audition for theater.
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Whatever it is that you're interested in.
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Step three.
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A bully is like a grizzly bear.
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No, seriously.
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That's exactly how you should treat a bully if you get picked on.
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Play dead.
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But ignore the bully.
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This is perhaps the most recommended anti -bully tactic, and it should be your first resort.
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Sometimes all a bully wants to do is get a reaction, and if he doesn't receive it, he'll get bored and move on.
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Travel impacts.
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Just like you shouldn't go camping without a buddy system, try not to get caught alone with the bully.
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Stick close to your friends.
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It'll be hard for the bully to get to you if you're with your wingmen.
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Get out of there!
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This is your nuclear option if you find yourself alone with a bully who will not stop tormenting you.
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The second you feel unsafe or overwhelmed, find a way to extricate yourself from the situation.
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Go find your friends or go get help.
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Which brings us to step four.
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Find someone you can talk to.
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Speak out.
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Nobody has the right to make you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or unhappy.
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Find someone you can trust, a teacher, a guidance counselor, a parent, even a friend, and tell them what's going on.
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There's no reason for you to have to tackle this problem all by yourself.
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There are people out there who will drop anything to help you.
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If you're uncomfortable approaching someone at your school, there are other places to turn.
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A great resource is 1 -800 -4 -A -CHILD, also found on your worksheet.
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It's a toll -free number, so it won't cost any money, and there are people available to talk at any time of the day or night.
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Ultimately, please just don't let yourself believe that you're in this without a life jacket.
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Turn to your friends, your parents, or turn to this hotline.
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Let's recap.
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Today, we talked about bullies, people who somehow believe that they can make you feel awful.
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Dealing with bullies is tricky, but remember our steps.
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This isn't your fault.
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So don't let your self -esteem take a hit.
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Build an army of support around you and keep these friends close.
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When in doubt, try ignoring the bully or laughing it off.
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But ultimately, turn to others for help, a parent, a friend, or a resource such as 1 -800 -4 -A -Child.
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Tweet us at WatchWellCast, email us at WatchWellCast at gmail .com, or leave a comment down below.
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We'll see you next time.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Ways to Stop Bullying”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: bully, step, bullied, self, bullies. This video has 77 sentences and 841 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:29. The speaker talks at a natural 153 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| bully noun | /ˈbʊli/ | A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or… |
| esteem verb | /ɪˈstiːm/ | To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence. |
| ignore verb | /ɪɡˈnɔː/ | To deliberately not listen or pay attention to. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
| uncomfortable adjective | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | Not comfortable; causing discomfort. |
| tackle verb | /ˈtækəl/ | To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them. |
| bullying noun | /ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/ | An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion. |
| trait noun | /tɹeɪt/ | An identifying characteristic, habit or trend. |
| unsafe adjective | /ʌnˈseɪf/ | Not safe (various senses); dangerous. |
| harm noun | /hɑːm/ | Physical injury; hurt; damage. |
| awful adjective | /ˈɔːfʊl/ | Very bad. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| buddy | /ˈbʌdi/ | A person far removed from the conversation. |
| resort noun | /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ | A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment. |
| theater noun | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
| stand out verb | To jut out, protrude (from a surface etc.). |
| write down verb | To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What do you do if you're being bullied?
- You'll just see an inaccurate self -portrait.
- Maybe you're an amazing trombone player.
- Whatever it is that you're interested in.
- We'll see you next time.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if he doesn't receive it, he'll get |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was bullied · being bullied · were bullied |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who were · people who care · friends who have |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have requested · have found |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 27 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, cloth /klɒθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheer /ʃɪɚ/, audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, inaccurate /ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like bully, esteem, ignore.
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.