Shadowing Practice: L1 DAY 14 T5P2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Okay, another form of public transportation is taking the bus.
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Big cities have bus systems that help people move around.
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In some cities, buses are nice, clean, and safe.
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But in other cities, buses are old, dirty, and a little dangerous.
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For example, in Mexico, most buses are old and uncomfortable.
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They can also be dangerous because many bus drivers drive really bad.
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They drive really fast and they often have accidents.
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Most people don't like taking the bus, but sometimes they have to.
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In many cities, taking the bus is cheap.
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If you don't have a lot of money, the bus can be a good option.
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Okay, now let's talk about taxis and Ubers.
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In the past, many people took taxis, but nowadays, many people use Uber.
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I love using Uber.
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I use it all the time.
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An Uber is cheaper than a taxi, and it's usually safe.
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I always have good experiences using Uber.
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I've taken a few taxis before, but I didn't like it.
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Taxis are usually expensive.
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In some cities, Uber is illegal, so people can't use it.
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How about you?
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Do you use Uber in your city?
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Okay, another common type of transportation is riding a bike.
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This is a great way to move around the city because it's free.
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Riding bikes is also a healthy activity.
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The problem is that it's dangerous in some cities.
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In some cities, the drivers are crazy, so it's dangerous to ride a bike in the street.
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In other cities, there are bike lanes in the street, so it's safer.
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But I think it's always a little dangerous to ride a bike in the city.

About This Lesson

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.