Does Shadowing Actually Work?

https://bit.ly/freeslkit_shadow 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. ⬇️ GET MY FREE STORYLEARNING® KIT: Discover how to learn any foreign language faster through the power of story with my free StoryLearning® Kit 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/freeslkit_shadow 📖 LEARN A LANGUAGE THROUGH THE POWER OF STORIES: Shadowing can be a powerful technique, but it can be really boring if you use dry textbooks. Instead, try combining shadowing with engaging stories instead. My Uncovered courses are a great story-based beginner resource to get you started. 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/storylearningcourses 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: StoryLearning Spanish Podcast: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blog/introducing-the-storylearning-spanish-podcast How to learn a new language with stories: https://youtu.be/dPqWN2dlsBg 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: https://youtu.be/H2Q5moQWFHI ⏱ 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? 📺 VIDEO CLIPS USED: Shadowing a foreign language (Chinese): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdheWK7u11w Shadowing Step by Step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=130bOvRpt24 Shadowing Discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHYDBYHi2bc English Speaking Practice | How to improve your English Speaking and Fluency: SHADOWING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVWFGIyNswI How to speak in English? (Shadowing Technique Explained): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnNf_z4LQ7A Why Shadowing as a Beginner Is a Waste of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOCMGBioo7s Shadowing Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IvByB_NWQc