Shadowing Practice: 10-19. Blue Crushed (Better Together S1) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 54 sentences and 273 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:36. The speaker talks slowly, about 105 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 79% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| killer noun | /ˈkɪlɚ/ | One who or that which kills. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| shock noun | /ʃɔk/ | A sudden, heavy impact. |
| deck noun | /ˈdɛk/ | Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. |
| lifetime noun | /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ | The duration of the life of someone or something. |
| courage noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| wound noun | /ˈwund/ | An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. |
| 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. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| tackle verb | /ˈtækəl/ | To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them. |
| wax noun | /waks/ | Beeswax. |
| surf verb | /sɝf/ | To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing. |
| seize verb | /ˈsiːz/ | To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture. |
| holler verb | /ˈhɑlɚ/ | To yell or shout. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, aren't, could've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shock /ʃɔk/, crush /kɹʌʃ/, shine /ʃaɪn/
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 killer, lesson, shock.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been · I've shocked |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll be · I'll leave |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.