Shadowing Practice: 2-4000-3-U20 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 20.
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Word list.
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Beneath.
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Beneath means under or lower than.
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The largest part of an iceberg lies beneath the waterline.
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Cub.
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A cub is a baby animal, such as a bear or lion.
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The lion cub was crying for its mother.
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Dawn Dawn is the time of day when the sun rises.
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At dawn, the sun gently rose over the farm.
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Dissatisfied Dissatisfied means not happy with something.
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I was dissatisfied with their decision to work on Sunday.
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Ease Ease is a condition without difficulty or hard work.
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The monkey climbed the tree with ease.
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Evident Evident means easy to see or understand.
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It was evident from the look on his face that he was unhappy.
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Hail Hail is ice that falls from the sky when rain freezes.
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The hail from the storm was the size of golf balls.
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Howl To howl means to make a long, loud sound, like a wolf or a dog.
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The wolf howled at the moon.
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Leap To leap means to jump a long distance.
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He had to leap over the gap to reach the other side of the hill.
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Magnificent Magnificent means beautiful and grand.
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The man gave his wife a pair of magnificent diamond earrings.
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Necessity A necessity is something that is needed.
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Fresh water is a necessity for life.
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Outcome An outcome is the end result of an action or event.
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The outcome of his latest business plan was a complete failure.
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Pile A pile is a large group of things on top of one another.
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The pile of cups was beginning to lean.
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Profound Profound means deep or very intelligent.
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For a young man, Jeremy has some profound thoughts.
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Seize To seize something means to grab it quickly or strongly.
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The man seized as much money as he could before anyone could see him.
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Squeeze To squeeze something means to press it together and hold it tightly.
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When Clara saw her cat, she squeezed it to her face.
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Supreme.
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Supreme means of the highest level or best quality.
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The Supreme officer was in charge of keeping the citizens calm.
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Terrific Something terrific is very good.
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My youngest daughter is a terrific painter.
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Trait A trait is part of someone's personality.
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One trait of Salvador's personality is his cheerfulness.
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Vital Something vital is necessary for life.
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The heart is a vital organ.
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Little Wolf and Mother Wolf Mother Wolf was a magnificent animal.
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She had all the traits of a terrific hunter.
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She was very strong and fast.
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She knew how to hide and how to seize animals.
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Mother Wolf was the forest's supreme creature.
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Her skills were evident to all the other animals.
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Mother Wolf lived in a den beneath a tree with her cub, Little Wolf.
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One morning at dawn, Little Wolf and Mother Wolf were eating breakfast.
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Little Wolf looked sad.
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Mother Wolf said, What is wrong, my cub?
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Little Wolf said, I want to be big like you.
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You can run and leap better than anyone.
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You can howl so loudly.
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Being big is a necessity, and I am so small.
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Mother Wolf said, Don't be dissatisfied with your size.
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Being small can be very helpful sometimes.
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Just then, rain and hail began to fall.
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The tree was hit by lightning.
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It fell on the wolf's den.
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Little Wolf was scared.
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The wolves knew that escaping the den was vital.
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Mother Wolf said, Little Wolf, I cannot move the heavy pile of branches, But you can escape with ease.
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You can get out and find help.
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Little Wolf crawled out of the den and called all the large animals for help.
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They went to the den and pulled away the branches.
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Mother Wolf came out and said, Thank you, Little Wolf.
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You saved my life.
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She softly squeezed Little Wolf and kissed her.
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Little Wolf smiled.
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She said, Mother, this outcome has taught me a profound lesson.
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Even though I'm small, I'm still important.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on enhancing your English speaking skills through the shadowing technique. By practicing with a selection of vocabulary and phrases from the transcript of the video "2-4000-3-U20," you will gain a better understanding of word meanings and improve your pronunciation. This targeted practice will help you grasp how specific words fit into sentences while allowing you to emulate authentic speech patterns. Let's dive into the key vocabulary and phrases you'll encounter, as well as tips for effective practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Beneath: Means under or lower than. Example: "The largest part of an iceberg lies beneath the waterline."
  • Cub: Refers to a baby animal, such as a bear or lion. Example: "The lion cub was crying for its mother."
  • Dawn: The time of day when the sun rises. Example: "At dawn, the sun gently rose over the farm."
  • Dissatisfied: Means not happy with something. Example: "I was dissatisfied with their decision to work on Sunday."
  • Magnificent: Means beautiful and grand. Example: "The man gave his wife a pair of magnificent diamond earrings."
  • Vital: Something that is necessary for life. Example: "Fresh water is a vital necessity."
  • Seize: To grab something quickly or strongly. Example: "The man seized as much money as he could."
  • Supreme: Of the highest quality. Example: "The Supreme officer was in charge of maintaining order."

Practice Tips

To get the most out of your shadow speak practice with this video, consider implementing the following tips:

  • Watch & Listen: Begin by watching the video without speaking. Pay attention to the flow, tone, and pronunciation of each word.
  • Slow it Down: If the pace of the video feels too fast, use the playback speed setting to slow it down. This will allow you to catch every nuance of the speech.
  • Repeat After the Speaker: Use the shadowing technique by repeating phrases immediately after the speaker. This helps in improving English pronunciation and getting used to the natural rhythm of the language.
  • Focus on Difficult Words: Pay special attention to the vocabulary items that are new or challenging for you. Practice these words multiple times until you feel comfortable using them in sentences.
  • Record Yourself: Record your own voice as you practice. Listening to your recordings can help you identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and overall fluency.
  • Emulate Emotion and Intonation: Try to mimic the emotional tone and intonation of the speaker. This adds depth to your shadow speech and makes your practice more engaging.

By consistently employing these techniques, you’ll not only enhance your vocabulary but also significantly boost your speaking confidence. Happy practicing!

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.