the margins · Shadow speaking · 4 min read

Shadowing vs Speaking Practice

Understand the difference between shadowing and speaking practice, and how to combine both for English fluency.

Shadowing trains rhythm

Shadowing means repeating a model line quickly. It helps pronunciation, sentence stress and connected speech.

Speaking practice trains thinking

Impromptu speaking asks you to create your own answer. It trains structure, relevance and confidence.

Use both

Read first to warm up the voice, then speak to practise original thought. The combination is stronger than either alone.

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