About this Shadowing Exercise
We update the shadowing exercise weekly.
The content is based on the topics used in our conversation classes, usually focusing on the topic for the next session.
The length ranges from about 30 seconds to 1 minute and the difficulty is generally at an intermediate level.
There are audio recordings available at normal speed and slightly slower speed, so you can choose the one that suits your level for practice.
Additionally, feedback service is available. Please attach the best audio recording of the week to the Sunny Side Japanese email and send it to us. We will provide a feedback at a later date.
*This feedback service is available once a week. You can submit any exercise for feedback.
How to Shadow Successfully
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Listen to the audio without looking at the script and understand about 80% of the content.
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Listen to the audio while looking at the script and look up any words you don't know. Then, read the sentence out loud.
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Listen to the audio while looking at the script and shadowing. Try to follow immediately after the audio, neither too slow nor too fast. Aim to mimic the pronunciation exactly as in the audio. Identify any difficult pronunciations and practice them repeatedly.
(It may be difficult at first, but with repeated practice, it becomes easier. If it's too challenging, there are slower versions of the audios available, so try them.)
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Shadow without looking at the script. Aim to perfectly match the speed, pronunciation, and rhythm of the audio. Then, record your own voice.
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Finally, listen to the recorded audio. Identify differences between my voice and the audio, and areas where you struggle, and practice again the next day.
Repeat this process with the same audio for one week!
And once a week, please send us the best recording you've done. We'll send a feedback.