Shadowing Practice: cam 13 test 4 part 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “cam 13 test 4 part 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: training, Martha, questions, Jpnw, Alex. This video has 105 sentences and 847 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:58. The speaker talks at a steady 122 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 17 of its 105 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| trainee noun | /tɹeɪˈni/ | Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace. |
| terrify verb | /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ | To frighten greatly; to fill with terror. |
| massively adverb | /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/ | In a massive manner, in a way that appears large, heavy or imposing. |
| tutor noun | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. |
| trousers noun | /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/ | An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg. |
| diploma noun | /dɪˈploʊmə/ | A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study. |
| skirt noun | /skɚt/ | A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs. |
| jeans noun | /d͡ʒiːnz/ | A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| casual adjective | /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ | Happening by chance. |
| relate verb | /ɹɪˈleɪt/ | To tell in a descriptive way. |
| exam verb | /ɪɡˈzæm/ | Shortened form of examine |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get on with verb | To proceed with; to begin or continue, especially after an interruption. |
| go up verb | To move upwards. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I hope you don't mind me calling you.
- I'm ringing because I need a bit of advice.
- How did you get on with them?
- Do you have to spend any time in college?
- Have you got a date for your interview yet?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | has been done · has been written · I've heard |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | has been done · will be played · has been written |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should answer · should wear |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | I'm ringing · I'm applying · I'm still working |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, you're. 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 trainee, terrify, massively.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.































