Shadowing Technique

What technique can help improve pronunciation and make you sound more natural in English?

• Reading aloud

• Translation

• Grammar exercises

• Shadowing

What is the primary focus when shadowing?

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Pronunciation

• Listening skills

What is the purpose of using a schwa sound in pronunciation?

• To improve clarity

• To sound more formal

• To emphasize words

• To sound more natural

What is the benefit of using weak forms in speech?

• To sound more robotic

• To confuse the listener

• To sound more like a native speaker

• To slow down speech

What is the purpose of concatenation in connected speech?

• To add complexity to speech

• To link sounds smoothly

• To emphasize certain sounds

• To separate words clearly

What is the effect of using assimilation in pronunciation?

• To slow down speech

• To make speech more formal

• To link sounds together

• To add pauses between words

What is the purpose of intrusion in connected speech?

• To add complexity to speech

• To separate words clearly

• To link sounds smoothly

• To emphasize certain sounds

What is the benefit of shadowing as a pronunciation practice?

• To mimic native speakers

• To improve vocabulary

• To practice writing skills

• To focus on grammar

What is shadowing? Answer with 1-2 sentence(s).