How to Practise German Shadowing: Listen, Repeat, Compare

TL;DR

Hear a native sentence, say it back at the same rhythm, record yourself and compare waveforms. Slow the audio until you can keep pace, then speed up.

The loop

  1. Listen to the sentence.
  2. Slow it down until you can follow it.
  3. Speak along, matching rhythm and melody.
  4. Record yourself.
  5. Compare both waveforms. Where did you drift?
  6. Repeat, then raise the speed.

Tips

  • Shadow short sentences first.
  • Focus on rhythm before individual sounds.
  • Show the translation only after you’ve tried.

FAQ

Does it work offline? Yes. The German voice is generated on-device.

Are recordings uploaded? No. They stay on your device.

The app ShadowGerman →