What’s shadowing? Well…
1. Listen First: Listen carefully to the clip to understand the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
2. Start Shadowing: Play the clip again and repeat what you hear right after the speaker..
3. Focus on Accuracy: Try to copy my pronunciation and rhythm.
4. Repeat: Practice multiple times with the same clip to improve fluency and accuracy.
5. Record Yourself: R record and compare your practice.
6. Be Consistent: Practice regularly to build and maintain your language skills.

Can you match the vocabulary words from the story with their definitions?
1. A-list celebrity
2. D-list celebrity
3. Household name
4. Claim to fame
5. Internet famous

a. A person or brand that is very well known by the general public.
b. Someone who became famous through the internet or social media.
c. Extremely famous or successful celebrities.
d. Minor celebrities.
e. The most important thing that made someone famous.

Answers: 1) C, 2) D, 3) A, 4) E, 5) B

Here are some additional words that might be new:
Despite: Even though something is true.
Overshadowed: Made to seem less important compared to something else.
Boost: Increase or improve something.
Quirky: Unusual or different in an interesting way.
Collaborations: Working together with others on a project.

STORY
Alex started out as a D-list celebrity, known mainly for reality TV shows. Despite his efforts, he had a hard time getting noticed and was overshadowed by A-list celebrities.

One day, Alex decided to use social media to boost his career. He began posting content and quickly became internet famous. His relatable personality and quirky videos caught the attention of millions online, turning him into a household name.

Alex’s claim to fame went beyond reality TV. He began receiving invitations to high-profile events and collaborations with top brands. As he moved from being a D-list to an A-list celebrity, his future seemed very bright. Just when everything seemed perfect, a surprising detail about his past came out, threatening to ruin everything. What could it be?

QUESTION: What do you think the surprising detail about Alex’s past could be?
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