Shadowing Practice: Patty Shukla - Alphabet Song Trace the Letters in the Alphabet - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Circles and lines Circles and lines These are the letters with circles and lines Circles and lines Circles and lines
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Let's write them out one at a time A is a circle with a little line
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B is a tall line with a circle on the right C is a half circle,
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open and dime D is a tall line with a circle left of that one E is a line,
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then loop around, don't close F is a curve line,
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down, then across you go Circles and lines,
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circles and lines These are the letters with circles and lines Circles and lines,
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circles and lines Let's write them out one at a time.
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G is a circle line down curved to the left.
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H is a line with a hill next to it.
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I is a line with a dot on top.
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J is a line curved down left with a dot.
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K is a line with two slant lines up and down.
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L is a line, now you know how.
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Circles and lines, circles and lines.
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These are the letters with circles and lines Circles and lines,
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circles and lines Let's write them out once at a time There are two letters,
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very special ones They seem very different than the rest of them Let's sing them loud,
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let's sing them strong These special letters in our alphabet song S is swerved on top and at the bottom.
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S is swerved on top and at the bottom.
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U starts at the top, go down, loop up, then a straight line.
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U starts at the top, go down, loop up, then a straight line.
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Oh, circles and lines, circles and lines.
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These are the letters with circles and lines.
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Circles and lines, circles and lines.
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Let's write them out one at a time.
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M is a line with two hills to the right.
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N is a line with one hill in sight.
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O is a circle that goes around, don't stop.
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P is a low line with a circle on the top.
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Q is a circle line down, curved to the right.
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R is the line with the rounded line up high.
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Circles and lines, circles and lines.
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These are the letters with circles and lines.
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Circles and lines, circles and lines.
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Let's write them out.
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One at a time.
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T is a line with another line across it.
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V is two slant lines connected just a bit.
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W has four slant lines, down, up, down, up.
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X is two slant lines across in the middle.
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Y is a slant line right, then up and down Z is a zigzag right,
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down right, crowned Circles and lines,
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circles and lines These are the letters with circles and lines Circles and lines,
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circles and lines You wrote them down one at a time Circles and lines
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Why Practice Speaking with This Alphabet Song Video?

Learning English with videos like this one is a fun, effective way to boost your speaking skills—especially if you use shadow speak! Shadowing (repeating aloud right after the speaker) helps you mimic rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation, turning passive listening into active practice. This video’s catchy melody and clear, slow delivery make it perfect for shadow speech: you’ll easily follow along, building confidence as you master each letter’s name and shape. It’s a quick win for beginners—you’ll not only learn the alphabet but also train your mouth to form English sounds naturally.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video uses simple, repetitive structures that are ideal for building foundational speaking skills. Here are key patterns to focus on:

  • Descriptive phrases: "A is a circle with a little line" teaches how to describe shapes using "with," a common structure for explaining features. Practice saying these to improve your ability to describe objects in English.
  • Imperative verbs: "Let's write them out one at a time" uses "let's" to invite action, a crucial phrase for group or self-directed practice. Repeat this to sound natural in casual conversations.
  • Contrastive language: "There are two letters, very special ones" introduces "ones" to avoid repetition, a trick that makes your speech flow better. Notice how it simplifies the sentence—copy this to speak more fluently.

Common Pronunciation Traps to Watch For

Even with clear delivery, some words might trip you up. Here’s what to focus on when shadowing:

  • "Circles": The "s" sound at the start and the "z" sound at the end can be tricky. Listen closely—say "sir-kulz" to match the video’s pronunciation.
  • "Slant": The "a" in "slant" is short, like "cat," not long. Avoid stretching it to "slahnt"—repeat the video’s version to get it right.
  • "Zigzag": The "zz" sound is sharp, not soft. Practice saying it quickly: "zig-zag" to keep up with the song’s rhythm.

This video is more than just an alphabet lesson—it’s a shadowing site in disguise! By repeating each line, you’ll train your brain and mouth to work together, making English speaking feel easier. Start today, and you’ll notice progress in no time—one letter, one song, one shadow speak session at a time!

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.