Shadow English Podcast (シャドーイング英語ポッドキャスト)
Episodes
Why Culture Felt More “Shared” Before Social Media | Shadow English Episode #96
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 90s: it is perhaps not the "best" decade, but maybe the last “shared” decade.Let’s talk about:monoculture, social media, streaming...
AI Is Pushing Us Into a Freelancer Economy | Shadow English # 95
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description: AI isn’t just changing tools, it’s changing the entire job model. In this episode, I share why I think stable “one company for life...
Diet and Fasting | Shadow English Podcast #94
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: I talk a little bit about New Years Resolutions, and my experience with diet and fasting.A podcast that helps your English listen...
Christmas and Gestalt Theory | Shadow English Ep # 93
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Make shadowing audio in 60 seconds: pera-pera.org/apps/shadowspaceAutomatic silence insertion between sentences. Perfect for lan...
What is a "place" really? | Shadow English # 92
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: A bit philosophical, but here I talk about the concept of "a place".Want more shadowing? Make your own shadowing audio...
Burnout | Shadow English Podcast #91
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description:In this episode, I talk about my recent experience with burnout.A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities...
Sacrificing for your Goals | Shadow English #90
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I bre...
Sleep Deprivation | Shadow English Podcast #89
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I...
American v.s. Japanese Weddings | Shadow English #88
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. Episode Description:In this episode, I talk about the similarities and differences...
Idle Hands | Shadow English Podcast #87
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I bre...
Do looks really matter? Yes, they do. | Shadow English Podcast #86
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First, listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which...
Confirmation Bias | Shadow English Podcast #85
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. In this version, listen to the shadowing first, then listen to the full-episod...
The Four Types of Students | Shadow English Podcast #84
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Shadow English Podcast, we explore a fun and useful idea from Todd Beuckens, the creator of ELLLO.org, a popular website for Englis...
The Curse of Knowledge | Shadow English Podcast #83
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I...
To stay consistent or switch up? | Shadow English #82
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode,I talk about the dilemma of being consistent or changing up what I am doing.👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaki...
Atoms | Shadow English #81
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Shadow English Podcast episode dives into the world of **atoms**, sparked by a request from a listener! We'll explore some fun **facts...
Dimensional Immortality | Shadow English Podcast #80
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of the new format (Shadowing first, followed by listening segment?) Please let me know!Today, I am talking about the idea of dimensi...
Vocabulary Review #8 | Shadow English Podcast #79
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of Episode 78, in which we revisit Episode 10, which covered the topic of language learning and the difference between intensive and ...
Vocabulary Review #7 | Shadow English Podcast #78
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit Episode 10, which covered the topic of language learning and the difference between intensive and extensive reading and li...
Consistency | Shadow English Podcat #77
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First listen to the episode, then listen again and shadow in between lines.Today I talk about consistency.👉A podcast that helps your English listen...
3 Powerful Quotes on Focus & Success You Need to Hear Today | Shadow English Podcat #76
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite quotes about focus and success—including wisdom from Steve Jobs and a timeless Persian saying....
The Importance of Phrasal Verbs | Shadow English Podcast #75
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Spring, Associate Professor at Tohoku University, talks about the importance of phrasal verbs (part 1).Not going to lie...this is an advanced les...
We're All Shills Now: The Future of Social Media | Shadow English Podcast #74
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: As AI reshapes the job market, social media is turning all of us into influencers—willing or not—in a world where every post ...
Shadow English Podcast #73 | Better than you're welcome. 14 ways to reply to "Thank you".
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STOP Saying “You’re Welcome”! Try These Better ResponsesAre you still replying with “You’re welcome” every time someone says “Thank you”...
Shadow English Podcast #72 | The Strange Culture of Tipping
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hate tipping. Tipping is weird. Listen and find out why I think so.👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First lis...
Shadow English Podcast #71 | Context Isn't Always Enough
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is this theory in language learning that context can help you understand the meaning of words you don't know. While this is true to a degree, in...
Shadow English Podcast #70 | Going to a Restaurant
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I...
Boost Your Speaking & Vocabulary with Read Aloud App – Full Guide!
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with pronunciation, fluency, or remembering new words? Read Aloud App is here to help! This tool enhances your speaking rhythm, intonation,...
Shadow English Podcast #69 | Dignity in every act of life
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 A podcast that helps improve your English listening and speaking abilities.First, listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, w...
Shadow English Podcast #68 | Are we losing ourselves to AI?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉A podcast that helps your English listening and speaking abilities. First listen to the episode, and then listen to the second segment, in which I...
Shadow English Podcast #67 | When your own language sounds like noise
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description In this episode, I talk about how I experienced a phenomenon where as I spoke English (my first language), it almost felt like noise to me...
Shadow English Podcast #66 | Extreme Reverse Culture Shock in America
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which i...
Shadow English Podcast #65 | Differences Between Christmas in Japan and America
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #64 | Study Vocab Using Lexical Chunks!
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (whic...
Shadow English #63 | Eating Bugs (CEFR A1/A2 Level - NEWS IN LEVELS)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which i...
Shadow English # 62 | What the election taught me about human nature
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which is...
Shadow English Podcast #61 | Performance Under Pressure
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #60 | How do you relieve stress? (1 min episode)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #59 | Naturally Varied Input: A Simple Language Hack for Fluency
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #58 | Vocab Review 6: Revitalize, Adaptation, Medium, Mythology, Notoriety
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #57 | The Amazing Benefits of Reading Aloud
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which ...
Shadow English Podcast #56 | What's your favorite season? (1-minute episode)
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which i...
Cats VS. Dogs (Episode 55)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my experience with cats and dogs and which animal I prefer. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shadowenglishpodcast ...
Learning a second language causes ego death (Ep 54)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how learning a second language can lead to ego death. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shadowenglishpodcast Patre...
Walking is Severely Underrated (Shadow English Podcast Episode 53)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my experience with picking up a new hobby -- walking, and how it has benefited me. Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...
Phrasal Verb Practice: Better Off (Shadow English Ep 52).
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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A Trip to Saga and Nagasaki (Episode 51)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Telekinesis and Telepathy - Shadow English Podcast Ep. 50
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Vocab Review 5 (Ep. 49) - flesh out, single out, considerable, worldwide, iteration
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode, I review some of the more difficult vocabulary words from Episode 9, which are : flesh out, single out, considerable, wo...
Progress, Milestones, Envy, and Acceptance (Ep. 48)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I talk about the podcast reaching 1000 subscribers on a single platform, overcoming camera shyness, acceptance...
What Sports Do You Like? (1-minute episode) Ep. 47
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about what sports I have played in the past and which ones I like.This is another 1-minute episode, designed for quick practice so you can shad...
What's your favorite animal? (1-min episode) Shadow English Ep. 44
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: I talk about my favorite animal(s). Listen and repeat in this unique podcast. Get better at both listening and speaking! I am trying ...
My Hometown - 1 minute episode (Ep 46)
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think the audio has improved. Let me know! Ep Description: I talk a little about my hometown in around 1 minute. Instagram - https://www.instagram...
Metal Music is Magic (Ep. 45)
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener-request episode, I talk about something I know a bit about - metal music. I talk about my experience with this genre of music and the...
Toxic Teachers (and How to Deal with Them) - Shadow English Podcast Episode 43
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (another listener request), I describe toxic teachers and how to deal with them.Please like this episode to help the algorithm. And do...
What do you have for breakfast (1-min Lesson) - Ep 42
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin talks about what he usually has for breakfast. This is a short 1-min episode. After the episode, shadow (repeat) what I say to ...
What is your favorite color? (1 minute episode) - Ep 41
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, I talk about my favorite color and why. Shadow me and get better at speaking! Please like this episode to help the algorithm. And do...
The Start of 1 Minute Lessons (Ep. 40)
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I introduce a new format that I will try for a while - 1 minute episodes. I may go back to longer format in the ...
What Does a Word Actually Mean? (Ep. 39)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reply to a listener's comment and also talk about the meaning of words. Please like this episode to help the algorithm. And do...
What is Gratitude? (Ep. 38)
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: What is gratitude exactly? In this episode, I explore what this word actually means and its implications. Please like this epis...
Vocab Review 4 (Ep. 37)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shadow English Podcast How to get the most out of the Shadow English podcast: First listen to the episode, and then listen to the episode again in whi...
Hooliganism (Ep. 36)
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In another listener request, I discuss the topic of hooliganism. How to get the most out of the Shadow English podcast: First li...
Why we forget vocabulary (Episode 35)
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the three reasons why we forget vocabulary. Intro and Outro music - by Lundstroem - "Great podcast intro" (Sh...
Dead Internet Theory - Ep. 34
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about something called the Dead Internet Theory. This theory states that much of the internet is created by bots rather than h...
Giving Directions (Ep. 33)
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To see subtitles, press CC (Youtube) or Episode Transcript (Spotify). Welcome to the Shadow English Podcast, where you can improve your listening and...
Personality Types (Ep. 32)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I describe some personality types: shy, outgoing, friendly, unfriendly, mean, generous, stingy, optimistic, and pessimistic. How to ...
Describing pictures (Ep. 31)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this special episode, I describe three pictures. This is geared toward my students, however, any English as a foreign or secon...
New Year's Resolutions and "Waves of Attention" (Ep. 30)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to get the most of this podcast: First listen to the episode, and then listen to the episode again in which I will break it all down line-by-line ...
Getting Sick on Christmas (Ep 29)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why I haven't posted in a while..namely, I likely caught the flu. I describe how it unfolded...and during such an &#...
Are podcasters and Youtubers replacing friendships? (Ep 28)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to get the most of this podcast: First listen to the episode, and then listen to me break it all down and you can shadow me line-by-line. Then lis...
My First Experience with AI | Exploring ChatGPT's Impact - Ep. 27
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 Welcome back to our channel! In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, marking the 1-year a...
Vocab Review 3: release, notably, is no exception, urge, non-stop, take to another level, rendition, inventory, over time, point, not necessarily, traverse (Ep. 26)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this episode, I review some intermediate-to-advanced vocabulary from a previous episode (Episode 7). Please listen and practi...
Perfection is the enemy of the good (Ep. 25)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode, Kevin talks about one of his favorite sayings, "Perfection is the enemy of the good" and why he likes it. Als...
Plant-based meat (Ep. 24)
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode, I talk about plant-based meat, as requested by a listener. Listen on… Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowEngl...
A great adventure (Ep. 23)
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTRO: Welcome to the Shadow English Podcast, where you can improve your listening and speaking through shadowing. First listen to the episode, then y...
The time I lost my sense of smell (Ep. 22)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I describe the time I lost my sense of smell and how I felt about the whole situation. About the Podcast: Welco...
How much input and how much output when studying a foreign language? (Ep. 21)
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Here we look at the question of how much input versus output one should engage in when studying a foreign language. INTRO: Welco...
Vocab Review 2- fundamental, counterargument, distinct, tangent (Ep. 20)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes Description: In this episode, I again review some words and phrases from past episodes that I think are useful for you to practice and master...
Watching One's Childhood Videos (Ep. 19)
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes Description: In this episode, Kevin talks about the strange feeling I got when I watched my old childhood videos recently. Promo: Youtube- ...
100 + Followers! (Ep. 18)
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Today, I celebrate a milestone of reaching 100+ followers. I hope that this podcast will continue to grow. Please have a listen a...
It’s too hot (Expressions about the heat) (Ep.17)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Kevin talks about a few English expressions you can use about the heat. To go to the shadowing immediately, go to 2:51. すぐ...
The hardest part about learning a foreign language (Ep.16)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 - The hardest part about learning a foreign language Episode Description: Kevin talks about the hardest part of learning a foreign languag...
There is no Free Will (Ep.15)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, Kevin talks about why he believes there is no such thing as "Free Will". To Shadow, go to 5:20. Yout...
Review of words/phrases of past episodes (Ep.14)
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I review select words and phrases from past episodes Intro and outro music by Lundstroem To shadow, go to 4:00...
My Two Biggest Losses (Episode 13)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, Kevin talks about the two biggest losses in his life, which strangely were material losses. Intro and outro mus...
The Mandela Effect - Episode 12
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I discuss the Mandela Effect and how our collective memories can deceive us. To shadow slow, go to 2:57. To sha...
Language is our operating system (Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis) (Ep.11)
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode, I talk about linguistic relativity, also known as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. Intro music by Lundstroem Youtube- https...
You don't have to understand everything, BUT...(Ep.10)
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description In this episode, I explain that when it comes to language learning, you don't have to understand everything, but...you have to...
Why Batman is More Real than We Are (Ep.9)
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin explains why Batman and other fictional characters are more real than people who are alive. Intro music by Lundstroem - "Great...
The Importance of Output in Second Language Learning (Ep.8)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the importance of output in second language learning. Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowEnglish4649 This podcast ca...
What Zelda taught me about success (Ep.7)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Shadow English Podcast, you can improve your listening and speaking through shadowing. First listen to the episode, then you can shadow slow ea...
How to Learn a Language - Vocabulary is Everything (Ep.6)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, I explain what I think is the most important aspect of learning a language. Intro music by Lundstroem - "Great ...
Why I Came to Japan (Ep.5)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode, I explain what led me to come to Japan in the first place. www.pera-pera.org/shadowenglishpodcast. Intro music by Lundst...
Jokes and the differences between English and Japanese humor (Ep.4)
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Shadow English, the podcast that will transform your language skills as you listen, speak, and perfect your pronunciation, unlocking fluenc...
A Play on Words (Ep.3)
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shadow English Podcast - A podcast where you listen to a 2 min to 5 min podcast about whatever is on my mind, and you will have a chance to shadow my ...
Meaning Behind the Title (Episode 2)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Shadow English Podcast, where I say what is on my mind and you will have a chance to shadow what I say. Hello again, welcome back. Thi...
Shadow English Episode 1 - Introduction
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A friend and I developed an app! It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which is...