Shadowing-Übung: Suavemente - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 28 sentences and 335 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:23. The speaker talks slowly, about 76 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 24% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| alma noun | /ˈæl.mə/ | An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner. |
| suave adjective | /swɑv/ | Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. |
| besa noun | The Albanian cultural precept of keeping one's word of honor. | |
| melodrama noun | /ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/ | A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. |
| mucho adjective | /ˈmuːt͡ʃoʊ/ | Much; a great deal of. |
| preso noun | /pɹɛzəʊ/ | A presentation. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| rich adjective | /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ | Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like alma, suave, besa.
Was ist die Shadowing-Technik?
Shadowing ist eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Sprachlerntechnik, die ursprünglich für die professionelle Dolmetscherausbildung entwickelt und durch den Polyglotten Dr. Alexander Arguelles populär gemacht wurde. Die Methode ist einfach aber wirkungsvoll: Du hörst englisches Audio von Muttersprachlern und wiederholst es sofort laut — wie ein Schatten, der dem Sprecher mit nur 1–2 Sekunden Verzögerung folgt. Anders als passives Hören oder Grammatikübungen zwingt Shadowing dein Gehirn und deine Mundmuskulatur, gleichzeitig echte Sprachmuster zu verarbeiten und zu reproduzieren. Studien zeigen, dass es Aussprachegenauigkeit, Intonation, Rhythmus, verbundene Sprache, Hörverständnis und Sprechflüssigkeit signifikant verbessert — was es zu einer der effektivsten Methoden für die IELTS Speaking-Vorbereitung und reale englische Kommunikation macht.


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