Stage 6 · Lesson 4 of 7
Shadowing: copy a speaker
Shadowing is a simple practice technique: play a short clip of clear English, a few sentences at a time, and repeat it aloud straight after the speaker, copying their rhythm, pauses and intonation, not only the words. Start with slow, clear audio such as a BBC Learning English episode, which has transcripts you can follow.
Begin with the transcript, then try without it. Ten minutes a day is enough. Record yourself sometimes and compare.
Choose clips about topics you talk about, such as technology or work, so the vocabulary is useful.
Common traponly listening or reading in English, which builds understanding but not your ability to speak smoothly.
A question to check yourself come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
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- PlatformFreeBBC Learning English
BBC
Free short lessons on pronunciation, stress and everyday English, with transcripts
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Struggling right now? If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line: Find a helpline (any country), Umang (Pakistan), Tele-MANAS, 14416 (India).