Shadowing = listening and speaking at the same time (or with a tiny lag) to copy real Korean rhythm, intonation, and linking.
3-pass protocol
- Listen only (get the gist)
- Mouth along silently
- Shadow aloud, 2–3 loops of the same 20–40s clip
What audio to pick?
One notch above your level, clear voice, script available. Slow podcasts, lesson dialogues, soft news. Not rap on day one.
Common mistakes
Switching clips every 30 seconds, whispering too softly, ignoring batchim, translating while speaking.
Useful vocabulary
| Word | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 따라 말하기 | ttara malhagi | Shadowing / repeat-after |
| 억양 | eogyang | Intonation |
| 속도 | sokdo | Speed |
| 녹음 | nogeum | Recording |
Tip
Record 30 seconds of yourself weekly. Comparison shows progress better than feelings.
Go further
Put these methods into practice with Seonsaengnim: structured lessons, audio dictionary, flashcards.