Shadowing Practice: 《咒術迴戰 第二季》#25 (繁中字幕 | 日語原聲)【Ani-One Asia】 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “《咒術迴戰 第二季》 (繁中字幕”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: jujutsu, Master, Tengen, cursed, sorcerer. This video has 255 sentences and 2147 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 90 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 49 of its 255 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 |
|---|---|---|
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| vessel noun | /ˈvɛsəl/ | Any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine. |
| barrier noun | /ˈbæɹi.ə/ | A structure that bars passage. |
| curtain noun | /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ | A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light. |
| technique noun | /tɛkˈniːk/ | The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. |
| alright | /ɔlˈɹaɪt/ | Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK. |
| corridor noun | /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ | A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage. |
| absorb verb | /æbˈsɔɹb/ | To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in… |
| frequent adjective | /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ | Done or occurring often; common. |
| pipe noun | /ˈpaɪp/ | A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. |
| explosion noun | /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ | A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding. |
| mansion noun | /ˈmæn.ʃən/ | A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| evolution noun | /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ | A manoeuvre of troops or ships. |
| suitable adjective | [ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩] | Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pull down verb | To make (something) lower (especially of clothes). | |
| break through verb | To gain popularity. | |
| carry out verb | /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ | To hold while moving it out. |
| caught up verb | Involuntarily involved in a situation. | |
| come along verb | To accompany. | |
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. | |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| hand over verb | To relinquish control or possession of something to someone. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you extort them again?
- Have you finished the first floor?
- How much money do you have?
- Mister, can we not find the culprit?
- How long are you gonna keep this farce?
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 you're successful, I'll ask · If you die, I'll kill · If I'm sorry, I'll kill |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been seen · has been · have already seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | have been seen · can be attacked · were killed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 58 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/, mansion /ˈmæn.ʃən/, evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/, worship /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/, promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
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 curse, vessel, barrier.
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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