Shadowing Practice: Daily shadowing 9 #english #shadowing #dailyenglish #estudyme - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi everyone.
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It's lovely to be back here at the British Embassy.
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This was where we began our journey on climate change when we were first appointed COP26 Advocates in February 2021.
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So we wanted to say thank you again to the Embassy for giving us that opportunity.
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And of course, we're so happy to be invited to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of a magical journey Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Daily shadowing 9 #english #shadowing #dailyenglish #estudyme" 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.