Shadowing Practice: q&a time :) - Learn English Speaking with Video
בחר מצב תרגול
כל מצב פותח חדר תרגול במסך מלא.
הורד אפליקציה
כל מה שאתה צריך כדי לדבר בשטף
המלץ על סרטון
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: favorite, honestly, movie. This video has 195 sentences and 2242 words to shadow. The speech runs for 19:15. The speaker talks at a steady 116 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| skate noun | /skeɪt/ | A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice. |
| meadow noun | /ˈmɛd.əʊ̯/ | A field or pasture; a piece of land either intentionally cultivated with grass or (especially) naturally covered with grass, especially one that is intended to… |
| craft noun | /ˈkɹæft/ | Ability, skillfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning… |
| skateboard noun | /ˈskeɪt.bɔɹd/ | A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot. |
| backroom noun | /ˈbækˌɹum/ | Especially, one that is only accessible to a privileged few and can be used as an inconspicuous meeting place, where secrecy, anonymity, and even crooked… |
| goth noun | /ɡɒθ/ | A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes. |
| goofy adjective | /ˈɡufi/ | Quirky or silly, often in a humorous manner; daft. |
| obsession noun | /əbˈsɛʃən/ | The quality of being obsessed; an unshakeable feeling that one topic or activity must be pursued above other interests. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| anime noun | /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ | An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style. |
| backstory noun | /ˈbækˌstɔɹi/ | The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in film, television) a character in a dramatic work. |
| insanely adverb | /ɪnˈseɪnli/ | In an insane manner; not sanely. |
| invader noun | /ɪnˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ | One who invades a region. |
| skateboarder noun | A person who rides a skateboard. | |
| thumbnail noun | /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ | The fingernail on the thumb. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come off verb | To become detached. |
| run around verb | To be very busy doing many different things. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Where's somewhere you want to skate?
- What is your inspiration to make videos?
- What are things you did to do for skateboarding?
- If you don't have one, I have one.
דקדוק בסרטון הזה
המבנים שהדובר משתמש בהם הכי הרבה, עם המילים המדויקות מהסרטון:
| מבנה | בסרטון |
|---|---|
| הווה מושלם (Present perfect) have/has + past participle — פעולה שקרתה בעבר ועדיין יש לה חשיבות או השפעה עכשיו | haven't played · haven't tried · haven't really listened |
| סביל (Passive voice) be + past participle — הדגש הוא על מה שקורה, לא על מי שעושה את הפעולה | be considered · was filmed |
| פועל + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — פעלים שמתחברים ל-ing אחריהם | start playing · love breaking · started rolling |
| עבר ממושך (Past continuous) was/were + -ing — פעולה שהייתה בתהליך בזמן מסוים בעבר | was singing · was running |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 68 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I've, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: goth /ɡɒθ/, thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/, bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/, assassination /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, crush /kɹʌʃ/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: accessory /əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/, assassination /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/
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 skate, meadow, craft.
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.












