Shadowing Practice: 2-4000-3-U6 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 6.
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Word list.
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Alert.
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To alert someone is to tell or warn that person about something.
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The fire alarm alerted us that there was a problem.
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Broadcast.
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A broadcast is a television or radio show.
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We watched the broadcast of the local news on TV.
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Bulletin A bulletin is a news report about very recent and important events.
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There was a live bulletin reporting on the economy of the city.
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Bump A bump is a small raised area on a surface.
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The monkey got a bump on his head because he was hit by a rock.
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Chop.
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To chop something means to cut it into pieces with a tool.
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Mom chops some vegetables to put into the stew.
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Closet.
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A closet is a small room used to store things.
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Marie has many clothes inside of her closet.
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Console.
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To console is to give comfort
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of a city, county, state, or country.
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I live in a residential district of Seattle, Washington.
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Drawer A drawer is a small part in furniture that is used to store things.
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I put my clothes into the empty drawers.
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To endure means to experience and survive something difficult.
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To execute means to kill someone as a legal punishment.
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Some people are executed for serious crimes.
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Grasp To grasp something means to hold it.
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He grasped the bag of money tightly.
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Rear The rear of something is the back part of that thing.
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The man loaded the rear of his truck with boxes.
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Senator A senator is someone who makes laws for a state.
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The young senator promised to make laws that would help the people.
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Skull A skull is the hard head bone that protects the brain.
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The brain is protected by the skull.
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Stir.
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To stir something means to mix it using something small, like a spoon.
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Mom stirred the batter until it was smooth.
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Tap.
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To tap something is to hit it lightly.
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He tapped the keys of the keyboard to write a short word.
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Tremendous.
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A tremendous thing is very large or very good.
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The Earth's oceans are filled with a tremendous amount of water.
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Underneath.
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Underneath means below or under.
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The roots of a tree are located underneath the ground.
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Worm.
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A worm is a small animal with a long, thin body.
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Worms are often used to help catch fish.
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The Senator and the Worm A rich senator lived in a big house.
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He had more money than anyone in his district.
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One day, he was sitting on a chair listening to a radio broadcast.
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As he listened to the news bulletin, a worm crawled from underneath the chair and onto his head.
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His cook was in the kitchen stirring some spaghetti sauce.
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Suddenly, a cry from the senator alerted him.
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He ran to the rear of the house, where the senator was sitting.
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The cook looked and saw the worm.
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He tried to console the senator.
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I'll take it off right away, he said.
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No, shouted the senator.
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I want you to kill it.
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But it's only a worm, the cook said.
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Why should we execute it?
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It hasn't committed a crime.
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The senator could not endure the worm on his head.
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Hurry, he shouted.
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The cook looked through several drawers but found nothing.
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Then he ran to the closet and took out a pipe.
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He returned to the senator and lifted the pipe over his head.
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He knew he couldn't just tap the worm.
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He was going to hit it hard.
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He grasped the pipe tightly.
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What are you waiting for? said the senator.
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Kill it!
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The cook swung the pipe at the senator's head.
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Oh, no! the worm said.
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He's going to chop me in half.
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It jumped off the senator's head.
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There was a tremendous noise.
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Ow! cried the senator.
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A bump rose upon his skull.
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Meanwhile, the worm crawled outside.
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That was close, said the worm.
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Instead of being nice, he wanted to hurt me.
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Now that man has a big bump on his head.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice essential English vocabulary and phrases that are commonly used in everyday situations. By engaging with the provided words, you’ll enhance your speaking skills and develop your ability to communicate effectively. The focus will be on understanding and using these terms in context, which is crucial for your IELTS speaking practice and overall proficiency. This lesson is designed to help you not only recognize these words but also use them fluently in conversation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Alert: To tell or warn someone about something important.
  • Broadcast: A television or radio show.
  • Bulletin: A news report covering recent and important events.
  • Chop: To cut something into pieces with a tool.
  • Grasp: To hold something tightly.
  • Senator: A person who makes laws for a state.
  • Tremendous: Very large or very good.
  • Worm: A small animal with a long, thin body.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, try using the shadowing technique with this lesson's vocabulary. Shadowing involves listening to spoken English and repeating what you hear as closely as possible. This practice can significantly improve your English pronunciation.

As you watch the video, pay attention to the speed and tone of the speaker. Since the vocabulary is presented clearly and at a manageable pace, it’s ideal for shadow speech practice. Repeat each word and sentence right after you hear it, mimicking not just the pronunciation but also the intonation and rhythm. This method will help you internalize the vocabulary so that it becomes part of your active vocabulary.

Additionally, create sentences using the key vocabulary, and speak them aloud. This not only reinforces your memory but also gets you more comfortable with using these terms in context. Consistent practice will prepare you for the practical use of these words in the IELTS speaking exam and other real-life conversations.

Make sure to repeat this exercise regularly on your shadowing site to track your progress and see continuous improvement. Engaging with the vocabulary in this structured way will make it easier to recall them during conversations, enhancing both your confidence and fluency in English.

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.