Famous talks to shadow

Well-known English talks and speeches, from easiest to hardest. Pick one and practise it line by line: hear a line, say it, and see which words you missed.

Level A2

Shia LaBeouf"Just Do It" Motivational Speech

Level B1

Daniel LevitinHow to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed Angela Lee DuckworthGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Josh KaufmanThe First 20 Hours — How to Learn Anything Robert WaldingerWhat Makes a Good Life? Celeste Headlee10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation Cameron RussellLooks Aren’t Everything. Believe Me, I’m a Model. Chris LonsdaleHow to Learn Any Language in Six Months Ivan JosephThe Skill of Self Confidence

Level B1–B2

Tim UrbanInside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator Julian TreasureHow to Speak So That People Want to Listen Kelly McGonigalHow to Make Stress Your Friend

Level B2

Steve JobsStanford Commencement Address (2005) Sir Ken RobinsonDo Schools Kill Creativity? Amy CuddyYour Body Language May Shape Who You Are Simon SinekHow Great Leaders Inspire Action Brené BrownThe Power of Vulnerability Elizabeth GilbertYour Elusive Creative Genius Dan PinkThe Puzzle of Motivation Susan CainThe Power of Introverts

Level B2–C1

Shawn AchorThe Happy Secret to Better Work

Level C1

Patrick Winston (MIT)How to Speak Conan O’BrienDartmouth Commencement Address (2011)

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