American English Shadowing Practice — Hollywood (B1–B2 Pronunciation & Listening)

0:00You're listening to a podcast right now, driving, working out, walking the dog. If you're in a podcast, chances are you have something to say too. With RSS.com, starting your own podcast is free and easy. Upload an episode and we distribute it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. Track your listeners, see where they're from, and start earning from ads just like this. If you've been thinking about starting a podcast, this is your sign. Or your new podcast for free today at RSS.com. Welcome back to the Learn English Podcast. Let's improve your English pronunciation. Listen first, repeat, and then we'll shadow. Today we're talking about Hollywood, so try to copy my California accent. Repeat after me. Hollywood is in California. California. So you want to make sure you put your stress on the four syllable, California.

1:06And it's famous around the world. I know people struggle with that last word, so let's say it again. World. World. Hollywood is in California and it's famous around the world. It's where movies are made. And stories come to life. People travel there every year to see it in person. People travel there every year to see it in person.

2:11Now try to shadow this paragraph and say it with me. If you can't do that yet, that's okay. Just listen to my rhythm and my intonation. Hollywood is in California and it's famous around the world. It's where movies are made and stories come to life. People travel there every year to see it in person. Now let's go to the next paragraph, repeat after me. When you say Hollywood, people know exactly what you mean. When you say Hollywood, people know exactly what you mean. Today fewer films are made there, fewer films, but it's still an icon.

3:28Today fewer films are made there, but it's still an icon. It stands for creativity, creativity, ambition, and big dreams. Now let's shadow this paragraph. When you say Hollywood, people know exactly what you mean. Today fewer films are made there, but it's still an icon. It stands for creativity, ambition, and big dreams.

4:30Now let's do both paragraphs together. Hollywood is in California and it's famous around the world. It's where movies are made and stories come to life. People travel there every year to see it in person. When you say Hollywood, people know exactly what you mean. Today fewer films are made there, but it's still an icon. It stands for creativity, ambition, and big dreams. Keep practicing that rhythm and flow. If you want to learn more about the history of Hollywood, while hearing real English and context, then check out this week's episode of the Learn English Podcast. I'll see you next time and until then, keep learning English. You're listening to a podcast right now.

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