The InFluency Podcast 467. Practice English with The Last of Us | Shadowing Exercise for Pronunciation and Intonation
Jun 17, 2025
Dive into the world of shadowing to enhance your English pronunciation! Practice mimicking lines from the engaging show, The Last of Us, while focusing on key sounds and stress patterns. Explore the nuances of complex sounds like the schwa and 'I'. Contextual learning is emphasized, making it easier to grasp pronunciation intricacies. Plus, get access to a free resource to refine your skills even further!
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Practice Intentional Shadowing
- Practice intentional shadowing by focusing on a few specific elements instead of everything at once.
- Narrow focus prevents overwhelm and makes each practice session more effective.
Stress Content Words, Reduce Others
- Emphasize content words like "shot" and "killed" and reduce unstressed words to schwa sounds.
- Mimic reductions and connected speech like "shot and killed" to sound more natural.
Use Schwa And Pitch For Natural Flow
- Reduce unstressed function words like "it" and unstressed "and" to a schwa sound in connected speech.
- Use pitch drops on emotional lines to match the original tone and meaning.