5 Minute English Talk

Shadow English Practice – Polite Expressions for Everyday English

Episode Notes

Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk! I’m Bruce, and today’s Wednesday session is all about Shadow English — the simple method where you listen, repeat, and copy my intonation to sound more natural and confident.

In this episode, we’re practicing useful polite expressions you can use at work, with friends, or anywhere in daily life.
You’ll repeat sentences like:

“Thank you, I appreciate it.”

“Sorry for the delay.”

“Could you help me with this?”

“No worries, it’s all good.”

“Whenever you’re ready.”

“Please let me know if you need anything.”

“That really means a lot to me.”

Remember:
When you shadow, don’t rush. Match the rhythm and emotion — warm, calm, and natural.

Your mini challenge today:
Pick one sentence and repeat it ten times — slowly first, then naturally.

Practice this episode anytime, and watch your fluency rise every week.