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Shadow-speak a sentence in another language

Repeat a spoken sentence right after hearing it, copying the tone.

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Why it helps

Copying native rhythm and intonation trains your mouth and ear together. It builds a more natural accent than reading alone.

How to do it

  1. Find a short audio sentence.
  2. Play it and repeat it immediately, copying the melody.
  3. Do this five times, then record yourself once.

Make it easier

Repeat just three words.

Make it harder

Shadow a thirty-second clip.

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