Shadowing Practice: Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast, where we discuss science and science -based tools for everyday life.
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Welcome.
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I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.
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That's what I do for my day job, but over the last few years, I've become very active in teaching neuroscience and neuroscience -related themes on social media.
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And I've also been fortunate enough to be hosted as a guest on various people's podcasts to discuss neuroscience
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and neuroscience -related tools.
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So, through those discussions and your feedback,
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I've decided to launch a podcast where we dive really deep into scientific topics and the tools related to those topics.
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Now, the format of this podcast is going to be a little bit different than many podcasts out there.
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Most podcasts jump from topic to topic each episode or change guests each episode.
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On the Huberman Lab podcast, we're going to dive deep into individual topics for an entire month at a time.
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month and go really deep into the topic of motivation and focus and talk all about the science underlying motivation and focus, what's known, what's not known,
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and then discuss the various tools as well as some of the barriers to motivation and focus
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that exist out there as a way for you to really understand how these processes work within you
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and within the people that you know and some ways to possibly get better at things like motivation and focus.
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Sometimes it's going to be just me talking to you.
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Other times it's going to be a guest here in the studio with me.
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And still other times we might hold guests remotely and have discussions with them over Zoom or some other distanced format.
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There's another thing that's unusual about this podcast, which is that you, if you choose, can be a very active participant.
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By placing your suggestions about which topics to cover, and which information you would like to learn more about in the comments section,
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we are going to pay careful attention to those comments and the number of likes that those comments receive.
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So the comment section is a place for you to give us constructive criticism, give us praise if you like, but most importantly,
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it's going to be a place for you to make suggestions about what you would like to hear more about, and we will respond to that.
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So if you have suggestions for topics now, please put them in the comment section below.
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If you're coming to this a little bit later, please upvote or vote for the things that you want to hear more about, and obviously don't vote for the ones that you would like to hear less about.
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Those are the main features of this podcast.
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Every month, a different topic in depth, as well as the tools that relate to that topic.
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I just briefly want to touch on what I mean by tools.
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Tools these days for enhancing one's nervous system or any aspect of their biology and psychology come in different forms.
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Some come in the form of behavioral tools, so things that you would want to do to get a particular result of, say, focus or enhancing sleep or learning in plasticity.
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things to get better sleep or focus or plasticity, for instance.
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Still other tools relate to things like nutrition or supplementation or prescription drugs or brain -machine interface,
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devices that you use to monitor your nervous system in biology or to change your nervous system in biology.
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We're going to cover all of that as well as their various advantages and disadvantages.
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So again, please use the comment section as a place to make suggestions and we will pay
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to actively shape the direction of the podcast.
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There's one other thing that's unusual about this podcast, which is that I have a very large 90 pound bulldog mastiff named Costello,
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and he insists on snoring in the background while I'm recording.
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It seems to be his favorite thing.
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So from time to time, you may hear his snoring or other grunts and various bulldog -like things.
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He is an active participant in the Huberman Lab.
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He's a steady member of the podcast, so you can look forward to more Costello appearances in the future.
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Very last, but certainly not least, I very much appreciate your interest in science and science -related topics.
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Thanks so much for your time and attention, and I look forward to seeing you here again very soon.
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Learn English with YouTube: Practice Speaking & Shadowing with This Podcast Intro
In this lesson, you’ll practice listening comprehension, pronunciation, and fluency using a dynamic podcast introduction. You’ll learn to mimic natural speech patterns, expand your vocabulary, and use the shadowing technique to improve your speaking—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or everyday confidence. Let’s dive in!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Science-based tools: Practical methods rooted in scientific research (e.g., "She uses science-based tools to boost focus.")
- Dive deep into: Explore a topic thoroughly (e.g., "We’ll dive deep into motivation this month.")
- Constructive criticism: Feedback that helps improve (e.g., "Please share constructive criticism in the comments.")
- Plasticity: The brain’s ability to change (e.g., "Learning new skills enhances brain plasticity.")
- Steady member: A reliable, consistent participant (e.g., "The dog is a steady member of the podcast.")
Practice Tips: Master Shadowing with This Video
The video’s tone is conversational and clear, making it ideal for shadowing (or "shadowspeak"). Here’s how to practice: First, listen once to grasp the main ideas. Next, play short 5-10 second clips and repeat immediately—copy the speed, intonation, and pauses. Notice how the speaker stresses words like "really deep" or "active participant" to emphasize key points. For IELTS speaking practice, focus on fluency: try to match the natural rhythm without pausing. Pro tip: Record yourself and compare it to the video. You’ll quickly spot areas to improve! This exercise isn’t just about words—it’s about sounding confident and natural. Whether you’re new to shadow speak or refining your skills, this podcast intro is a fun, effective way to level up your English. Let’s get practicing!
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 become · I've also been · I've decided |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | podcast, which is |
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.