Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #7 | Thinking Patterns
In this video, use the shadowing English speaking practice method to boost pronunciation accuracy as you learn more on how the brain works as related to learning English.
How to Use the Shadowing English Speaking Practice - Introductory Video:
• Shadowing English Speaking Practice: The M...
The shadowing English speaking practice technique is where a student listens to a native speaker and immediately repeats what they say, making an effort to imitate the intonation of the voice, the rhythm and pronunciation as closely as possible. This method also improves listening comprehension as the student is forced to stay engaged with the natural sounds and patterns of the language.
➡️It is important to have interesting, even captivating text to read, to maintain a high concentration level. In this video, the subject is thinking patterns. A fascinating illustration is taken from the book "Mechanism of Mind" by Edward De Bono in which he likens the surface of the brain to a jelly having boiling water poured on it, which then forms channels. Parallels are then drawn with our own thinking patterns.
To allow shadowing English speaking, or echo speaking as it is also called, to have the maximum benefit, a student needs to repeat the exercise a number of times. The text is divided into small phrases which should be repeated 3 times. This gives the student opportunity to gradually correct their pronunciation and bring it in harmony with the native speaker.
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1. English Speaking & Pronunciation Practice
• Shadowing ENGLISH SPEAKING Practice
2. English Reading Practice
• English Reading Practice - Synchronized Re...
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⏱ Video chapters:
00:00 Shadowing English Speaking Practice #7
00:23 Start
34:58 End
35:40 Build a Powerful English Vocabulary
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