Shadowing Practice: 【200万回再生突破!大人気動画】英語聞き流し♫ | こういうのが欲しかった!本当に必要な英会話リスニング 【275】 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “【200万回再生突破!大人気動画】英語聞き流し♫”. This video has 527 sentences and 3082 words to shadow. The speech runs for 59:39. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 206 of its 527 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| imagination noun | /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ | The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images. |
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| steak noun | /steɪk/ | Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling. |
| towel noun | /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ | A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| volunteer noun | /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ | One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
| convenience noun | /kənˈvinjəns/ | The quality of being convenient. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tie up verb | To secure with rope, string, etc. | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| move over verb | To move (oneself, or someone/something else) so as to free up space. | |
| bring back verb | /ˈbɹɪŋ bæk/ | To fetch something. |
| get up to verb | To do something, especially something that is forbidden or improper. | |
| 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:
- How did you know that?
- How soon can you get here?
- Is that what you would do?
- What are you in the mood for?
- I didn't wake you, did I?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if I feel like it I'll do |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be done · would be appreciated |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have never spoken |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should have · should get · should I call |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 168 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/
- Long words — get the stress right: imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/
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 bother, remind, imagination.
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.

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