Shadowing Practice: 3.11 Crossing the Street - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Story 11 Crossing the Street When Mario came to China for the first time, he couldn't cross the street.
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There were too many cars, buses, and bikes.
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Even at the traffic lights, he was afraid to go.
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Mario was smart.
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He waited until many other people started to go.
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Then he put himself in the middle of the crowd.
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He safely crossed the street.
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Let's go fast!
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If you want to shine tomorrow, you have to spark today.
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10 minutes a day goes a long way.
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Thank you for watching and see you next time.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "3.11 Crossing the Street" 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.