Shadowing Practice: Auggie’s Journey Ends with a Standing Ovation (Full Scene) | Wonder - Learn English Speaking with Video
בחר מצב תרגול
כל מצב פותח חדר תרגול במסך מלא.
הורד אפליקציה
כל מה שאתה צריך כדי לדבר בשטף
אותו ערוץ
המלץ על סרטון
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 64 sentences and 552 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 87 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| medal noun | /ˈmɛdəl/ | A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object. |
| ordinary adjective | /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ | Having regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases. |
| ward noun | /wɔɹd/ | The action of a watchman; monitoring, surveillance (usually in phrases keep ward etc.) |
| helmet noun | /ˈhɛlmɪt/ | A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. |
| sharp adjective | /ʃɑɹp/ | Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| passage noun | /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ | A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| crush verb | /kɹʌʃ/ | To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass. |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| attraction noun | /əˈtɹækʃn̩/ | The tendency to attract. |
| notable adjective | /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ | Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished. |
| float verb | /fləʊt/ | To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). |
| choir noun | /kwaɪɚ/ | A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together. |
| greatness noun | /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ | The state, condition, or quality of being great |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| carry up verb | To convey or extend in an upward course or direction; to build. | |
| blow up verb | To explode or be destroyed by explosion. | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sharp /ʃɑɹp/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, crush /kɹʌʃ/, attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/
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 medal, ordinary, ward.
מהי טכניקת השאדואינג?
שאדואינג היא טכניקת למידת שפה מבוססת מדע שפותחה במקור להכשרת מתורגמנים מקצועיים ופופולרית על ידי הפוליגלוט ד"ר אלכסנדר ארגואלס. השיטה פשוטה אך עוצמתית: אתה מקשיב לאודיו באנגלית ילידית וחוזר עליו בקול רם מיד — כמו צל העוקב אחרי הדובר עם עיכוב של 1–2 שניות בלבד. בניגוד להאזנה פסיבית או תרגילי דקדוק, שאדואינג מכריח את המוח והשרירים בפה לעבד ולשחזר דפוסי דיבור אמיתיים בו זמנית. מחקרים מראים שזה משפר משמעותית את דיוק ההגייה, האינטונציה, הקצב, הדיבור המחובר, הבנת השמיעה ושטף הדיבור — מה שהופך אותו לאחת השיטות היעילות ביותר להכנה לIELTS Speaking ולתקשורת באנגלית בעולם האמיתי.













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