Shadowing Practice: What do you see? - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I see a panda.
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The panda sees a bear.
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The bear is jumping over a rock.
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I see a bear.
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The bear sees a gorilla.
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The gorilla is swinging in a tree.
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I see a gorilla.
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The gorilla sees a bird.
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The bird is flying in the sky.
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I see a bird.
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The bird sees a tiger.
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The tiger is running in the grass.
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Oh I see a tiger.
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The tiger sees a snake.
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The snake is sliding down a tree.
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I see a snake.
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The snake sees a girl.
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The girl is sitting on a rock.
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Little girl, little girl, what do you see?
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I see a girl looking back at me.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "What do you see?" 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 →