TryShadowing vs ShadowingEnglish

TryShadowing and ShadowingEnglish are both free, web-based tools for sentence-by-sentence shadowing with YouTube. TryShadowing adds a word-by-word dictation mode, instant pronunciation scoring, CEFR-structured lessons and spaced-repetition vocabulary. Here is how they compare.

FeatureTryShadowingShadowingEnglish
Shadowing with YouTubeYes — any link with captionsYes
Dictation modeYes — scored word by wordFocused on shadowing
Pronunciation scoringYes — instant, per sentenceListen and repeat
Structured levelsCEFR A1–C2 + topicsVideo-based
Vocabulary reviewSave words + spaced repetitionNot the main focus
Progress: XP, streaksYesVaries
PriceFree daily; optional PremiumFree
Choose TryShadowing if…
You want shadowing and dictation together, plus vocabulary review
You like CEFR-level lessons and progress tracking (XP, streaks)
You want instant pronunciation scores on each sentence
Choose ShadowingEnglish if…
You want the simplest possible listen-and-repeat, nothing else

FAQ

Are both TryShadowing and ShadowingEnglish free?
Both are free to use. TryShadowing adds an optional Premium plan for unlimited daily practice, but you can use it free every day without an account.
What does TryShadowing add over plain shadowing?
A dictation mode (listen and type, scored word by word), instant pronunciation scoring, CEFR-level lessons, saved vocabulary with spaced repetition, and XP/streaks to keep you consistent.
Try it on any YouTube video — free, no sign-up.
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Information about ShadowingEnglish is based on publicly available details and may change. Last reviewed 2026.