The shadowing technique... Some swear by it. Others think it's a waste of time. So what's my take? In this video, I share the basics of the method, where it comes from, whether I think it actually works, and if it can be used with my StoryLearning approach.

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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
StoryLearning Spanish Podcast:
https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/bl...

How to learn a new language with stories:
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101 Conversations in Mexican Spanish: Short Natural Dialogues to Learn the Slang, Soul, & Style of Mexican Spanish:
http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/mex101

How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language:
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:28 - What exactly is the “shadowing technique”? And how does it work?
04:05 - What are the supposed advantages of the shadowing technique?
06:20 - Does the shadowing technique actually work? Should you follow the method?
12:25 - Can shadowing be used with my StoryLearning® approach?

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English Speaking Practice | How to improve your English Speaking and Fluency: SHADOWING:
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Why Shadowing as a Beginner Is a Waste of Time:
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Shadowing Technique:
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