He explains his shadowing method in detail in the YouTube video below.<\/p>\n
The basic concept is only marginally different from what we all did to learn our native tongue.<\/p>\n The most obvious difference? Adult learners are able to read, so transcripts or subtitles can make shadowing easier.<\/p>\n Three steps\u2014listen, read and repeat\u2014are key to successfully shadowing Japanese.<\/p>\n Note that you don’t need to understand everything that\u2019s being said or read.<\/p>\n The goal is to gain confidence and learn by speaking<\/a>. Ideally, you should repeat the passages immediately after the initial speaker, or even at the same time as the speaker you\u2019re shadowing.<\/p>\n And don’t worry if you miss something. Just repeat and shadow again!<\/p>\n An important part of Japanese shadowing is using fun and interesting resources like the ones below. If you’re using your own, they should be engaging and, if possible, offer transcripts or subtitles.<\/p>\n This book is a great addition to your Japanese language program. It’s aimed at beginners and intermediate learners, so the featured conversations are uncomplicated.<\/p>\n Both male and female speakers engage in the dialogues, so there are different tones and cadences<\/a> to use for shadowing. The downloadable audio that comes with the book makes it ideal for car trips or work commutes.<\/p>\n The program is conveniently segmented. You can make the most of this format by tackling one section at a time, repeating the shadowing technique until you\u2019re able to easily accompany the featured speaker.<\/p>\n Japanese podcasts<\/a> work well for shadowing, too. And while it\u2019s not necessary to understand everything that’s being said, it\u2019s a bonus if the material is interesting. Sooner or later, you\u2019ll grasp the content, so it might as well be interesting, right?<\/p>\n The aptly named “Learn Japanese Pod” podcast covers an array of topics, including interviews, cultural issues, grammar problems, conversation starters and so much more. The podcasts vary in length, so if you\u2019re pressed for time, you can always choose a short one. And if you have an hour or so to spend shadowing, go for one of the more in-depth episodes.<\/p>\n The audio is free and available to everyone. You can also download the podcast app to your iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a> device, so you’ll be updated every time they upload a new episode.<\/p>\n This YouTube channel has a ton of binge-worthy Japanese videos. There’s so much variety in the topics covered that there’s bound to be something you’ll like on here.<\/p>\n These are great for short bursts of learning, since many of them are only a few minutes long. Just turn up the volume and speak along with the videos!<\/p>\n For example, here’s a fun (and funny) one with tongue twisters.<\/p>\n A major bonus is that the words and translations are right in front of you. That way, you can read while you shadow. It took me several times to even get close to getting these tongue twisters right, but I had a ton of fun along the way.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in tongue twisters in particular, check out this post<\/a> for more of them.<\/p>\n This app and website can be another good resource for shadowing.<\/p>\n \r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nIt naturally and gradually eases you into learning Japanese language and culture. You\u2019ll learn real Japanese as it\u2019s spoken in real life.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nJust take a look at the wide variety of authentic video content<\/a> available in the program. Here\u2019s a small sample:\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nYou\u2019ll discover tons of new Japanese vocabulary through these great clips.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nDon\u2019t worry about your skill level being an issue when it comes to understanding the language. FluentU makes native Japanese videos approachable through interactive transcripts.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nTap on any word to look it up instantly.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nYou\u2019ll see definitions, in-context usage examples and helpful illustrations<\/strong>. Simply tap \u201cadd\u201d to send interesting vocabulary words to your personal vocab list for later review.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU even uses a learning program which adapts to your specific needs<\/strong> to turn every video into a language learning lesson and get you to actively practice your newly-learned language skills.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n <\/p>\nHow Do You Use Shadowing in Japanese?<\/h2>\n
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