Shadowing Technique

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Shadowing Technique

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Shadowing is an advanced learning technique where you listen to a text in your target language and then speak it aloud at the same time as the native speaker.

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This technique helps us to learn pronunciation in English.

Step by step guide to shadowing

• 1) Select a model

• 2) Listen

• 3) Practise shadowing

• 4) Record it

• 5) Listen back

1) Select a model

- Find a short piece of audio (max. 5 minutes) with just one person speaking. 

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- It doesn't have to be a native speaker, but they should be proficient and speak clearly.

2) Listen

​- Before you start shadowing, listen to the audio at least once to get used to the speaker’s accent, rhythm and intonation. It’s not a problem if you don't understand every word, but if it's too fast or complex.

3) Practise shadowing

- It can be challenging to begin with, but try to repeat what the speaker says as quickly and as accurately as possible. 

- Start by doing 20-30 seconds and if you get stuck, just stop the audio and start again.

4) Record it

- Once you’ve practised and you feel more confident, you can try recording yourself.

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- Listen to your audio through headphones and record your voice using a computer or smartphone. 

5) Listen back

- Listen back to the recordings and compare your speech to the original audio. This can be done individually or as a class. 

Step by step 

• 1) Select a model

• 2) Listen

• 3) Practise shadowing

• 4) Record it

• 5) Listen back

​Let's go to practice!

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