Shadowing : 5 Secret Technique for Fluent English Practice Slow and Guided

English Released  The Podcast

Learn 5 shadowing techniques to speak English more fluently step by step (A1–A2). You'll practice immediate echo, chunking, whispering, backchaining, and rhythm/emphasis , with simple examples and guided repetition. Set aside 10–15 minutes a day and unlock more natural, clear, and confident speech.

Transcript

00:00Hello, and welcome to English Released, the podcast for those who want to speak English

00:06with more confidence and joy.

00:08I'm John, and I'm here to guide you to speak English more naturally, little by little,

00:15day by day.

00:16I'll speak slowly and clearly, so you can follow along and repeat along with me.

00:22In today's episode, we'll talk about something simple but incredibly powerful.

00:27How to Practice English Every Day

00:30Even if you have a busy schedule, even if you're shy, even if you don't live in an English-speaking

00:36country, many people believe they need to move to the United States or England to speak

00:42English well, but that's not true.

00:44You don't need to live in New York.

00:47You don't need a native speaker by your side all the time.

00:50You don't need to spend hours and hours studying at night.

00:53What you really need are small, smart, consistent steps, actions that are easy to repeat, practices

01:00that fit into your daily routine, habits that make you feel more relaxed, more natural, and

01:07more confident speaking English.

01:10So, let's begin.

01:12I want to ask a simple question.

01:15Have you ever heard of shadowing?

01:17Shadowing is one of the best techniques for improving your speaking and listening skills

01:26simultaneously.

01:28It's straightforward and incredibly effective.

01:31It works like this.

01:32You listen to someone speaking English, like me right now, and try to repeat exactly what

01:37was said.

01:39You don't stop.

01:40You don't translate in your head.

01:42You don't open the dictionary.

01:43You just copy the sound, as if it were an echo.

01:48Try repeating the phrases at the same pace, with the same tone and melody as the original

01:53voice.

01:55Let's try together.

01:57I'll say a phrase and you repeat.

01:59I want to speak English fluently.

02:03Now you.

02:04I listen to English every day.

02:07Repeat.

02:09Shadowing helps me speak better.

02:12Your turn.

02:12Excellent.

02:14That's shadowing.

02:15It might feel a little strange at first.

02:18You might not understand every word.

02:20But that's okay.

02:22Shadowing isn't about understanding every detail.

02:25It's about training your brain and mouth to work together in English.

02:29It's a way to get used to the sound of the language, the way it moves, the sensation of

02:34pronunciation.

02:35If you do this daily, even for just five minutes, you'll start speaking faster, more clearly,

02:42and more naturally.

02:43A small habit that yields big results.

02:46Now comes the central question, how to practice English daily.

02:50Many students tell me, John, I want to learn, but I don't have time.

02:57I'm always busy.

02:58I get nervous when I speak.

03:01I don't know where to start.

03:02And I always reply, you don't need a lot of time.

03:07You don't need perfect grammar.

03:09You don't need to wait for the perfect moment.

03:12You just need to start.

03:14So I'm going to share with you five easy and powerful ways to practice English every day,

03:20wherever you are.

03:21Tip 1.

03:24Listen to English daily.

03:26This is the most important step.

03:29If you want to speak better, you need to listen more.

03:32Not just once a week.

03:34Not just in class.

03:35Every day.

03:37Listening helps you learn new words, accustoms your ear to the real rhythm of English, and

03:42trains you to comprehend faster.

03:45This is how you capture how people really speak.

03:48Not just the English in books.

03:50How do you do this?

03:52You can listen to podcasts like this one.

03:55You can listen to music in English.

03:57You can watch videos on YouTube.

04:00You can listen to short stories or news adapted for students.

04:04You don't need to understand everything.

04:06Just let the sound sink in.

04:08Even if you only capture 30% or 50%, it's already useful.

04:13And the best part?

04:14You can listen while walking, cleaning the house, cooking, exercising, or resting.

04:20Just 10 to 15 minutes a day can transform your life.

04:24Make English your soundtrack.

04:27Tip 2.

04:28Shadow what you hear.

04:30After listening, use your voice.

04:32Listening is great, but speaking is where you gain strength.

04:36After hearing a sentence, repeat it.

04:39Copy the intonation.

04:40Reproduce the rhythm.

04:41For example, I want to get better at English.

04:45Repeat.

04:46I don't understand everything, but I keep going.

04:50Repeat.

04:51I'm improving little by little.

04:53Repeat.

04:54Do this every day.

04:56The same sentences, repeated over and over.

05:00You'll notice your speech becoming more fluid, your pronunciation clearer, and your confidence increasing.

05:05Tip 3.

05:08Think in English.

05:09One idea at a time.

05:12This is a powerful shift.

05:14Train your brain not to rely on translation.

05:18It's challenging at first, but it works.

05:20Start with short, simple thoughts.

05:23When you wake up.

05:24It's morning.

05:25I'm still sleepy.

05:26I need coffee.

05:28And when you go out.

05:29The sky is blue.

05:31The air is cold.

05:32I see a dog.

05:35During the day.

05:36I'm working.

05:36I'm tired.

05:38I want to go home.

05:39These small thoughts connect your mind directly to English.

05:43Then try saying it quietly, as if you were talking to yourself.

05:48This creates a routine of thinking and speaking in English without relying on your native language.

05:54Tip 4.

05:55Read aloud.

05:57Reading silently helps.

05:59But reading aloud strengthens your speaking muscles.

06:02Choose short, simple texts, stories, dialogues, children's books, or video scripts.

06:07Read slowly and clearly.

06:09Then repeat faster.

06:11Then, with emotion.

06:13Imagine yourself as an actor.

06:15This practice improves your diction, fluency, and confidence.

06:19It's like working out at the gym.

06:21Only for your mouth.

06:23Tip 5.

06:24Incorporate English into your routine.

06:27This is essential.

06:27Don't treat the language as a one-off 30-minute-a-week activity.

06:32Make it part of your life like drinking coffee or opening an app.

06:36The more English you use in your day, the more natural it will become.

06:41Some practical ways.

06:42Change your phone's language to English.

06:45You look at it dozens of times a day.

06:47Each time is an opportunity to learn.

06:51Words like settings, brightness, update, delete, and download enter your vocabulary automatically, effortlessly.

07:00This is passive learning.

07:03Another practice.

07:04Write a mini-diary in English every day.

07:08Just three sentences.

07:09Example.

07:11Today I went to work.

07:12I was very tired.

07:14I drank two cups of coffee.

07:16Or, it rained this morning.

07:19I stayed home.

07:20I watched an English video.

07:23Five minutes a night is enough to practice simple structures.

07:26One more thing.

07:28Record a one-minute message in English.

07:30At the end of the day, pick up your phone and talk about your day, your plans, or your feelings.

07:36Example.

07:37Today was busy.

07:39I had a meeting in the morning.

07:40I cooked lunch for my family.

07:42At night, I watched a short English video.

07:45Don't worry about mistakes.

07:47No one needs to hear it.

07:49The exercise is for you.

07:50By listening to yourself later, you'll notice pronunciation, grammar, and repetition.

07:57And this accelerates your progress.

07:59Participate in online English groups.

08:02Don't just wait for the classroom.

08:04Use WhatsApp, Telegram, Tandem, or Facebook groups.

08:08Write messages, send audio messages, answer questions.

08:12Even reading what others write helps.

08:14This way, English stops being just a study and becomes a way to connect.

08:21Another tip.

08:22Use short videos.

08:23TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts.

08:27All full of simple, real English.

08:30Watch a short video two or three times.

08:33Pause and repeat the phrases, copying the tone and speed.

08:37Even 20-second videos work.

08:40It's fun and brings you closer to authentic English.

08:43The truth is, using English in everyday life isn't difficult.

08:49It doesn't require much time or a teacher.

08:52The secret is to turn small actions into daily practice.

08:56Instead of saying, good morning, in your language, say, good morning.

09:01Write your to-do list in English.

09:03Swap five minutes of TV in your language for five in English.

09:07Small gestures become habits, and habits build fluency.

09:11So remember, make English a part of your life.

09:15Put it on your phone, in your journal, in your thoughts, in your voice.

09:21Let it not just be a study, but a part of who you are.

09:24When that happens, English stops being a chore and becomes a lifestyle.

09:30That's where true fluency begins.

09:32Until next time.

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