David F. James
Hello, I'm David F. James, and I can help you speak English fluently and confidently!
With over 40 years in teaching, my focus is on boosting English fluency, especially in British pronunciation and vocabulary building. You'll find extensive resources for mastering British English through engaging lessons and effective language learning strategies.
➡️Using detailed pronunciation guides, shadowing English speaking practice sessions, and English reading practice videos, I'll help you achieve authentic British pronunciation and improve your listening and speaking skills in various contexts. The British accent training will also expand your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of English grammar and sentence structure.
☑️ESL students will benefit from structured exercises that boost confidence for everyday and academic use.
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David F. James
The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Start Anytime!
Schedule your own 12-Day period when it is convenient for you.
Use one day for preparation.
Watch the following videos to understand the Shadowing English speaking method and the Synchronized Reading method:
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: The Method (Introduction)
https://youtu.be/QYDJ-nCgp_k
English Reading Practice | Synchronized Reading for Fluency
https://youtu.be/IOeaBha6dUU
Then trying practicing for a few minutes using these links, so you get used to the methods:
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #1 | Mahatma Gandhi
https://youtu.be/5PX5HiysHPQ
English Reading Practice: #1 (Intermediate) | Mahatma Gandhi
https://youtu.be/dU1AfLjC-TY
Then follow the program outlined in the 12 posts from DAY 1 to DAY 12
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge- Day 12
DAY 12
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #13 | The Roman Room Memory Method
https://youtu.be/PLSS8MPMNR0
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #13 (Intermediate) | The Roman Room Memory Method
https://youtu.be/Z5TodKkDwoU
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #13 (Intermediate) | The Roman Room Memory Method
https://youtu.be/Z5TodKkDwoU
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #13 (Advanced) | The Roman Room Memory Method
https://youtu.be/007mmQ6Ld9k
This is the last day of the 12-Day Challenge.
Be sure to leave a comment on:
Any challenges you found going through the course
How the course has helped you
Would you recommend this course to your friends and colleagues?
If so, share this link:
https://youtu.be/xfdw_LH5slo
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David F. James
The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 11
DAY 11
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #12 | The Action Habit
https://youtu.be/War6yVBPox8
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #12 (Intermediate) | Get the Action Habit
https://youtu.be/ab6XPa5S_x4
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #12 (Intermediate) | Get the Action Habit
https://youtu.be/ab6XPa5S_x4
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #12 (Advanced) | Get the Action Habit
https://youtu.be/jGI5apC874Q
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 10
DAY 10
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #11 | How to Read and Remember
https://youtu.be/HiyE9yY0eh0
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #11 (Intermediate) | Read & Remember!
https://youtu.be/llbh8l_LeWE
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #11 (Intermediate) | Read & Remember!
https://youtu.be/llbh8l_LeWE
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #11 (Advanced) | Read & Remember!
https://youtu.be/L3efOpcArRk
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 9
DAY 9
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #10 | The Power of Questions
https://youtu.be/b4uWc2eGt0I
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #10 (Intermediate) | Ask Questions!
https://youtu.be/MgnYSZB--10
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #10 (Intermediate) | Ask Questions!
https://youtu.be/MgnYSZB--10
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #10 (Advanced) | Ask Questions!
https://youtu.be/zts_iT_US00
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
Feedback: Leave a comment on how you are doing. What challenges are you facing? Do you have any tips and suggestions for others taking the Challenge?
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David F. James
The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 8
DAY 8
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #9 | Develop Self-Discipline
https://youtu.be/I2qHDO7YbSQ
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #9 (Intermediate) | Master Self-Discipline
https://youtu.be/Y1WNDldEQwY
Execise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #9 (Intermediate) | Master Self-Discipline
https://youtu.be/Y1WNDldEQwY
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #9 (Advanced) | Master Self-Discipline
https://youtu.be/j26xfqWMSaU
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 7
DAY 7
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #8 | How to Get Ideas!
https://youtu.be/6UquTtb5d1M
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #8 (Intermediate) | How to Get Ideas!
https://youtu.be/yoOecJngsj0
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #8 (Intermediate) | How to Get Ideas!
https://youtu.be/yoOecJngsj0
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #8 (Advanced) | How to Get Ideas!
https://youtu.be/-yre_-mM9wg
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 6
DAY 6
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #7 | Thinking Patterns
https://youtu.be/PHry4zDAA_E
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #7 (Intermediate) | Thinking Patterns
https://youtu.be/COpN-_ZOmuk
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #7 (Intermediate) | Thinking Patterns
https://youtu.be/COpN-_ZOmuk
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #7 (Advanced) | Thinking Patterns
https://youtu.be/K9MiVBs0r4w
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
Feedback: Leave a comment on how you are doing. What challenges are you facing? Do you have any tips and suggestions for others taking the Challenge?
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 5
DAY 5
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #6 | Enthusiasm
https://youtu.be/alZys-W0BDw
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #6 (Intermediate) | Enthusiasm
https://youtu.be/e-c0MrcJO0Q
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #6 (Intermediate) | Enthusiasm
https://youtu.be/e-c0MrcJO0Q
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #6 (Advanced) | Enthusiasm
https://youtu.be/QRFkKYSn4JU
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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The English Speaking 12-Day Challenge - Day 4
DAY 4
Exercise 1
Shadowing English Speaking Practice: #5 | Goal Setting
https://youtu.be/yDe0SdQCRtI
Exercise 2
English Reading Practice: #5 (Intermediate) | Goal Setting
https://youtu.be/FjrW_T4ZTPY
Exercise 3
Repeat English Reading Practice: #5 (Intermediate) | Goal Setting
https://youtu.be/FjrW_T4ZTPY
OR
Try the Advanced version which uses a normal reading pace:
English Reading Practice: #5 (Advanced) | Goal Setting
https://youtu.be/eYu4nt190ZI
Note: If you miss a day, don't worry. Just keep to the schedule and add any missed days to the end.
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