A simple way to begin
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A small daily ritual
01Browse speeches, interviews and TED talks. Pro users can also create a lesson from a supported YouTube link.
02Listen, read the translation, and replay. Tap an unfamiliar word whenever you need a hand.
03Say the sentence aloud. Save useful words and come back for a spaced review.
Made for the learning, not the setup
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Sentence replay and word highlighting help you practise shadowing at your own pace.
Graded vocabulary and words from real speeches give you something meaningful to revisit.
Study in a browser, on a phone or laptop. Choose a comfortable font size and theme.
Try a short acceptance speech or a speaker you already know. Read the first 30 lines free, then decide whether you want to go further.
Listen to one sentence, check the meaning, and repeat it aloud. Replay the same sentence before moving on. Our shadowing guide has suggestions by level.
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Pick a speaker. Listen to the first few sentences. See where they take you.