Shadowing Practice: 14 August 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “14 August 2026”. This video has 17 sentences and 229 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:03. The speaker talks fast, about 216 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 83% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| bullet noun | /ˈbʊlɪt/ | A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed. |
| vest noun | /vɛst/ | A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat. |
| dramatic adjective | /dɹəˈmætɪk/ | Of or relating to the drama. |
| dare verb | /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To have enough courage (to do something). |
| physically adverb | /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/ | In a physical manner. |
| slight adjective | /slaɪt/ | Minor; small in amount |
| mild adjective | /ˈmaɪld/ | Gentle and not easily angered |
| kidney noun | /ˈkɪdni/ | An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine. |
| accountability noun | /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for… |
| fatigue noun | /fəˈtiːɡ/ | A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion. |
| acne noun | /ˈækni/ | A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands… |
| nausea noun | /ˈnɔzi.ə/ | A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit. |
| vomit verb | /ˈvɑmɪt/ | To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke. |
| bulletproof adjective | /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/ | Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | have been facing |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have had |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, can't, didn't. 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.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pill, bullet, vest.
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.