Shadowing Practice: YOU ARE PRICELESS #tommyenglish #dothingsyoudontwanttodo #hoctienganh - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, good evening.
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Are you upset because of the people around you?
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This message is meant to find you.
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Remember, people will value you based on their level of education, their perception, their understanding about you and their experiences.
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But that doesn't change the fact that you are priceless.
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Just like But the bottle of water can have different prices in different places,
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the market, the cinema, the airport or a fancy restaurant.
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But the bottle itself doesn't change its values.
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So you are that bottle of water.
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And your environment keeps changing.
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So next time, if you find yourself unvalued, disrespected or underestimated, don't try Don't settle.
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Instead, pick a better surrounding and be yourself.
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You got this.
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Goodnight.

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners focusing on english speaking practice and building confidence. It’s ideal for those who want to practice real-life conversation flow while absorbing motivational messages. The simple, conversational tone makes it great for shadowing—repeat after the speaker to improve fluency and rhythm. Whether you’re using a shadowing app or practicing alone, the short, impactful sentences are easy to mimic, making it a top pick for daily shadow speak sessions.

Key Words & Phrases to Master

  • Priceless: Extremely valuable, beyond monetary worth. Example: "Your kindness makes you priceless."
  • Underestimated: Judged as less capable than you are. Example: "She was underestimated but proved everyone wrong."
  • Settle (in this context): Accept a situation that’s not good enough. Example: "Don’t settle for a job that doesn’t challenge you."
  • Surrounding (plural: surroundings): The people or environment around you. Example: "Positive surroundings boost your mood."

Tips for Nailing the Pronunciation

To sound natural, focus on the speaker’s relaxed intonation. Notice how "good evening" and "goodnight" are spoken with a warm, slow rhythm—copy this to make your speech feel friendly. For improve english pronunciation, pay attention to the word "perception" (pər-SEP-shən)—stress the second syllable. Also, practice the contraction "you’re" in "you’re priceless" to avoid pausing. Use shadowspeak techniques: play a short clip, pause, and repeat immediately, matching the speed and tone. This will help you internalize the natural flow of conversational English.

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.