Is English shadowing practice suitable for beginners?

It can be, if the clip is slow and clear enough for you to follow. Hamada's rule is to treat shadowing as listening practice until you can catch the sounds. Studies suggest benefits may differ by level, so start with short clips and watch how your own listening changes.

Choose the clip, not the label. A slow, clear clip whose content you already understand is easier than a fast news report. If you cannot keep up even then, use it as listening practice first and try speaking along later.

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