Shadowing Practice: 2-4000-3-U13 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 13.
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Word List Aboard Someone aboard a ship or plane is in or on it.
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They climbed aboard the kayak and paddled through the river.
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Bitter A bitter person feels upset or angry about something.
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He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.
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Bullet A bullet is a small metal object that is shot out of a gun.
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Bullets come in different sizes for different guns.
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Devil The devil is a powerful evil spirit in some religions.
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The church promised protection from the devil.
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Drift To drift means to be moved slowly by wind or water.
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The large chunk of ice drifted in the water.
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Enforce To enforce means to make a person follow a rule.
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Police enforce traffic laws to keep everyone safe.
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Fountain A fountain is a source of water made by people.
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There was a beautiful fountain in the middle of the park.
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Harbor A harbor is an area of water along a shore where boats land.
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There were a few small boats in the harbor.
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Inhabit.
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To inhabit means to live in a certain place.
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No one inhabits the ancient city.
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March.
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To march means to walk at a steady pace together with others.
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The soldiers marched in straight rows.
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Millionaire A millionaire is a person who has at least a million dollars.
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He became a millionaire because he was smart with his money.
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Port A port is a place where ships stop to load and unload things.
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The ship was being loaded with materials at the port.
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Sheriff A sheriff is a police officer who is in charge of a large area.
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It was the sheriff's job to make the city safe.
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Startle To startle means to scare someone suddenly.
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The loud crash startled the sleeping woman.
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Sweat To sweat means to lose liquid from the body through the skin.
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Whenever I go to the gym, I sweat quite a bit.
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Trigger A trigger is the part of a gun that a person pulls to make it fire.
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The man had his finger on the trigger of the gun.
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Unify To unify means to bring people or things together.
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With their good deeds, the children tried to unify the world.
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Vessel A vessel is a large ship or boat.
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We toured the area aboard a luxury vessel.
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Voyage A voyage is a long journey made on a boat or an aircraft.
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The astronauts took off on a long voyage to the moon.
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Worship To worship means to like and honor a person, thing, or religious figure.
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Many people around the world worship in a church.
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Sheriff Dan Dan was the evil sheriff of Oceantown.
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Dan was as cruel as the devil.
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He worshipped money.
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Dan was a millionaire, but he paid his police officers almost nothing.
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The police were very bitter, but Dan didn't care.
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He only cared about his money.
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Every person who inhabited Ocean Town disliked him.
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Dan enforced cruel laws.
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Once, Dan even put his own brother in jail for throwing a coin into a fountain.
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Sometimes, he pointed his gun into the air and pulled the trigger.
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He didn't want the bullets to hit anyone.
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He just wanted to scare people with the loud sound.
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Finally, the people of Oceantown decided that they had to get rid of Sheriff Dan
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and tried to find some way to do this.
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Their wish to get rid of Dan helped to unify the town.
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They marched to Dan's house.
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He was startled by the sight when he ran to the door.
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When he opened the door, the crowd jumped on him.
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They used a rope to tie him to a chair.
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Dan yelled, Get your hands off me.
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I'll put you all in jail for the rest of your lives.
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The crowd didn't listen.
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They carried Dan to the harbor and put him aboard a vessel.
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Dan was so scared that he began to sweat.
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He begged, If you let me go, I will give you all my money.
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The crowd said, Sheriff, we don't care about your money.
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We know you'll never change.
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We're sending you on a voyage to the middle of the ocean
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The boat drifted out of the port and Dan was never seen again
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The people chose a new sheriff who was kind and fair

Why practice speaking with this video?

This video presents an engaging opportunity for learners to learn English with YouTube, focusing on real-life vocabulary and context. Each word is used in sentences that mimic everyday scenarios, enabling you to practice speaking authentically. By employing the vocabulary in discussion, you can enhance your English speaking practice effectively.

Practicing with this video helps you understand various terms related to life on land and sea, which are integral for chit-chat and storytelling in English. The context provided also allows for a deeper grasp of tone and emotion behind the words, promoting not just mechanical learning but real conversational ability.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

As you watch the video, notice the following key structures:

  • Use of verbs: The verbs employed, such as inhabit and enforce, are both action-oriented, helping you understand how to express actions clearly.
  • Descriptive language: Phrases like bitter person and large chunk of ice provide excellent examples of noun phrases that describe emotions and objects succinctly.
  • Prepositional phrases: Terms like aboard a ship or in the middle of the park highlight common expressions that help set scenes in conversation.

Leveraging these structures in your own sentences can significantly boost your IELTS speaking practice and overall fluency.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, pay special attention to the following tricky words:

  • Aboard: Pronounced /əˈbɔrd/, it's easy to underestimate the emphasis on the second syllable.
  • Enforce: The /ɪnˈfɔrs/ pronunciation can be challenging; the shift in stress is crucial to get it right.
  • Voyage: This word may trip you up; ensure you pronounce it as /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ to avoid confusion with similar-sounding terms.

Using this video as a resource will help you improve English pronunciation, leading to clearer and more confident communication in your daily interactions. Consider repeating phrases after the speaker to practice your intonation and rhythm, an effective technique in any shadowing app.

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.