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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Stress Phrases And Use Lax Vowels
- Stress content words like "your face" and reduce connecting words to schwa in phrases like "and looking at your face."
- Pronounce "sitting" with a lax vowel and light tap in the T for natural rhythm.
Stress Swear Words For Emphasis
- Put strong stress on curse words to match emotion and emphasis in speech.
- Use pitch and length to make expletives land with the intended force.
Shadow Lines Immediately
- Shadow full lines after the host plays them aloud and repeat immediately to train rhythm and intonation.
- Focus on highlighted stress words, connected speech, lax i, and schwas during repetition.