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Dec 2024
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444. Practice English with ‘Popular’ fro...

HADAR SHEMESH
About this episode

Shadowing is one of the best ways you can practice your pronunciation, connected speech and rhythm in English, and today, we’re going to do it with the song ‘Popular’ from the new Wicked movie! 

I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this song on your own. 

Here’s the PDF with analysis https://bit.ly/4ikUh4l 

👉 Join the list for my program New Sound where you will transform your English and learn more about shadowing, pronunciation, mindset, and so much more! https://bit.ly/49q8RDB

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