Step by step guide to the shadowing technique by Katya Boguslavska https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing an advanced language learning technique en-us 2021-10-14 13:18:32 UTC 2026-02-11 19:15:41 UTC hello@padlet.com ① Select englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817018100 🔘  Find a short piece of audio/video (max. 5 minutes) with just one person speaking. You can choose a video you want to practice with here Make sure that the video is of the levels A2, B1, or B2.  Click the video, listen and complete the text on the right.

🔘  A speaker should be proficient and speak clearly.

🔘  A news report or a TED talk is a good place to start.
]]> 2021-10-14 13:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817018100 ② Listen/watch englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817041801 Before you start shadowing, listen to the audio or watch the video 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, look for an alternative.]]> 2021-10-14 13:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817041801 ③ Practise shadowing englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817052199 🔘   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.

🔘  You’re not really concerned with meaning, you’re just trying to mimic the speaker's voice.
]]> 2021-10-14 13:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817052199 ④ Record yourself englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817054709 Once you’ve practised and you feel more confident, try recording yourself.

🔘  Listen to the audio through your headphones and record your voice using your computer or smartphone.  ]]> 2021-10-14 13:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817054709 ⑤ Listen back and send it to your teacher englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817058744 🔘  Listen to your recording and compare your speech to the original audio.

🔘  Afterward send this recording to your teacher.

If you are a disciplined learner the last step can be omitted. However, you have a chance to get a piece of constructive criticism or praise ☺]]> 2021-10-14 13:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817058744 ⑥ Repeat englovewithkatya https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817061452 Do it at least 3 times a week. You can use the same audio/video if you want to polish some sounds, or you can choose a new one. (which is a lot more fun)

My 2 principles of language learning are:
❶ Practice makes perfect
❷ Consistency is key
Try and you might like it! ]]> 2021-10-14 13:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/englovewithkatya/shadowing/wish/1817061452