Shadowing Practice: 가까운데 나갈 때 하는 10분 퀵 투명 메이크업! My Go-To 10-Minute Clean Makeup Look - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “가까운데 나갈 때 하는 10분 퀵 투명 메이크업! My Go-To 10-Minute Clean Makeup Look”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: color, makeup, eyeshadow, cream, sunscreen. This video has 122 sentences and 1226 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:40. The speaker talks at a steady 141 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| sunscreen noun | A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays. | |
| palette noun | /ˈpælɪt/ | A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours. |
| matte adjective | /mæt/ | Dull; not reflective of light. |
| waterproof adjective | /ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/ | Resistant to the effects of water. |
| ivory noun | /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ | The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals. |
| transparent adjective | /tɹænsˈpæɹənt/ | See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly. |
| shade noun | /ʃeɪd/ | Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. |
| spray noun | /spɹeɪ/ | A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid. |
| ampoule noun | /ˈæm.puːl/ | A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection. |
| glycerine noun | /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ | Synonym of glycerol |
| mascara noun | /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ | A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes. |
| pigment noun | /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ | Any color in plant or animal cells. |
| skincare noun | /ˈskɪn.kɛɹ/ | The care and treatment of the skin, especially of the face. |
| blush noun | /ˈblʌʃ/ | An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc. |
| cushion noun | /ˈkʊʃən/ | A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cover up verb | To conceal or disguise. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm going to use the toner pad.
- I'm going to use the ampoule.
- I'm going to put it on the front.
- I've been feeling the cold and the cold.
- I feel it's quite clean.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to use · used to create |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most makeup · the best |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to go · I'm going to use · I'm not going to make |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 38 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shade /ʃeɪd/, blush /ˈblʌʃ/, cushion /ˈkʊʃən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/
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 sunscreen, palette, matte.
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.











