Shadowing
Sound more natural by copying people who are
Shadowing — repeating a speaker right after them — trains rhythm, linking and intonation. Podling makes it easy with the episodes you already listen to.
Two ways to shadow
Sync
Speak along while the episode plays, following the highlighted words.
Segments
Podling plays one sentence — or two or three on Plus and Pro — then pauses so you can repeat.
Your speed
Slow the audio down, repeat a sentence, or step back and forward one sentence at a time.
Counts toward your goal
Shadowing minutes fill the daily goal ring, so practice turns into a habit.
Made for you if…
- People understand you, but you want to sound less like a textbook.
- You're preparing for a speaking test.
- You want speaking practice without booking a lesson.
Try it with these shows
Questions, answered
Do I need a microphone?
No. You can shadow out loud without recording. The microphone is only used if you choose to record yourself.
How long should I shadow each day?
Ten minutes is a good default, and it's what the daily goal starts with. Short and daily beats long and rare.
Which shows are best for shadowing?
Pick a show with clear speakers and a speaking speed close to your level — every show page lists its words per minute.
Also in Podling
Your next episode is a lesson
Pick a show you already love. Podling turns it into listening, vocabulary and speaking practice.