Master Pronunciation with Shadowing
Record yourself speaking along with native speakers, compare your pronunciation, and improve faster. The proven technique used by language experts - completely free.
How Shadowing Mode Works
Four steps to better pronunciation
Listen to the Segment
Play a video segment and listen carefully to how the speaker pronounces each word and phrase.
Record Yourself
Click record and speak along with or after the video. Try to match the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.
Compare Side-by-Side
Play back your recording alongside the original. Hear the differences and identify areas to improve.
Get AI Feedback (Pro)
Pro users get detailed AI pronunciation scoring with word accuracy, phoneme feedback, and improvement tips.
Everything You Need for Pronunciation Practice
Powerful features to perfect your accent
Classic Shadowing Technique
Practice the proven language learning method used by polyglots and professionals worldwide.
High-Quality Recording
Record your voice with browser-based audio capture. Play back anytime to hear your progress.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare your recording with the original speaker. Identify pronunciation differences instantly.
Automatic Transcription
See what you said transcribed in real-time. Compare your words with the original text.
AI Pronunciation Scoring
Pro feature: Get detailed feedback on pronunciation accuracy, word stress, and intonation.
Improvement Tips
Pro feature: Receive personalized tips to improve specific sounds and pronunciation patterns.
Free
Full Shadowing Mode - completely free forever
- Record your pronunciation
- Side-by-side comparison
- Automatic transcription
- All video lengths
- Unlimited sessions
Pro
AI-PoweredEverything in Free, plus AI Pronunciation Scoring
- Everything in Free
- AI Pronunciation Scoring
- Word accuracy analysis
- Phoneme-level feedback
- Personalized improvement tips
- Speaking Mode with AI
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Shadowing Mode
What is the shadowing technique?
Shadowing is a language learning technique where you listen to native speech and immediately repeat what you hear, mimicking pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. It helps develop muscle memory for correct pronunciation and improves listening comprehension simultaneously.
Is Shadowing Mode really free?
Yes! Shadowing Mode is completely free. You can record yourself, compare with native speakers, and practice unlimited times without paying anything. Pro subscribers additionally get AI Pronunciation Scoring with detailed feedback.
How does AI Pronunciation Scoring work?
Our AI analyzes your recording and compares it with the original audio. It evaluates each word for pronunciation accuracy, identifies specific phonemes that need work, and provides actionable tips for improvement. This Pro feature helps you focus your practice on the sounds that matter most.
Can I practice without recording?
While you can certainly listen and repeat without recording, we recommend using the recording feature. Hearing yourself speak is one of the best ways to identify pronunciation issues you might not notice otherwise. It's like having a mirror for your speech!
Does Shadowing Mode work with all videos?
Shadowing Mode works with any YouTube video that has captions. The captions are used to display the text you should be practicing and to power the transcription comparison feature.
How is Shadowing different from Speaking Mode?
Shadowing focuses on pronunciation - you repeat exactly what the speaker says to improve your accent and fluency. Speaking Mode (Pro) is about conversation - you respond to AI questions with your own thoughts and ideas. Both are valuable but serve different purposes in your language learning journey.
Ready to Perfect Your Pronunciation?
Start shadowing with native speakers today