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Describe and Guess an Object: A1 English Shadowing
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Open lessonEnglish Shadowing Practice
Turn “I understand it” into “I can say it.” Shadow real speakers, find your rhythm, and build confidence—one sentence at a time. Free starter No signup
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Hello lovely students and welcome back to English with Lucy.
Would you survive in Great Britain when it comes to listening in English?
How advanced are your English listening skills? Let's test them today.
I have collected 15 examples of very advanced English overheard here in Great Britain.
We have four categories. In the neighborhood, on public transport…
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Choose something you’d actually love to talk about.
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Choose something you’d actually love to talk about.
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Common English shadowing problems—and what to try
Sound familiar? Pick what’s getting in your way and try one small change.
Common English shadowing problems—and what to try
Sound familiar? Pick what’s getting in your way and try one small change.
“The speaker is too fast for me.”
Choose Repeat so you can listen first and speak after the video pauses. Practise one sentence at a time before trying to speak along.
“The words run together. I can’t hear them.”
Keep the text visible and replay one sentence. Find the words you missed, listen for how they join, then try that short phrase before the whole line.
“I know the words, but I sound robotic.”
Listen for the words the speaker makes strongest. Copy those words and the pauses first, then try the whole sentence with the speaker.
“I can only say it while I’m reading.”
Repeat a sentence with the text on. Then hide the text and say the same sentence from memory. Reveal it whenever you get stuck.
“I don’t know what to improve.”
Record one sentence and listen to your take. Pick just one thing to change—a pause, a strong word, or a difficult sound—then record it again.
“When should I move to the next sentence?”
Try it once with the text and once without. When you can finish without stopping and keep the main rhythm, move on. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
English shadowing practice FAQ
What is English shadowing practice?
You listen to a real speaker and say each sentence straight after them, copying the rhythm, stress and linked sounds. Here the video pauses after every sentence and waits while you say it. How to use the shadowing method
Do I need a microphone or an account?
No. It’s free, with no signup. Speak out loud, as if a teacher were in the room.
Which level should I choose?
Try the starter for the level you think fits. If you catch most words and can say most of each sentence on your turn, stay there. If not, move down one level.
How long should I practise each day?
One session of ten to fifteen minutes is enough. Coming back to the same lesson the next day helps more than one long sitting. Short vs long sessions
Will shadowing improve my pronunciation and fluency?
It gives you focused practice with rhythm, stress and linked sounds, and helps phrases you already know come out faster. It works best alongside real conversation; it won’t replace talking with people.
Can I shadow my own videos?
Not on FunFluen yet: every lesson’s pauses are prepared and checked before it’s published. See how to choose a clip, YouTube shadowing and Netflix scenes.