Shadowing Practice: 39K - Learn English Speaking with Video
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And for those three hours she spent getting ready, she only thought about one thing.
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And even if Nate pretended not to notice her.
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I left on your secret.
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And I can't tell someone.
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I love how fucking sick you are.
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But she knew I had feelings for Maddie.
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But I didn't know you were going to get back together with her.
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How many times do I have to tell you that we're not back together?
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Right, you just hung out and talked about love.
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Hi.
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She out of here?
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Yeah.
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If I would have known you were gonna get back together, I wouldn't have done this.
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That's a lie.
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It's not a lie.
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You have this image of yourself that's so fucking sweet and innocent.
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But it's bullshit.
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If you were a fucking sweet person, you wouldn't have fucked your best friend's boyfriend.
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That's so
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sweet Now we should stay.
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Maddie, that's literally fucking insane.
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Maddie, Cassie, I...
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See?
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This is what I'm talking about.
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I said Maddie because we're talking about how fucking crazy Maddie is, Maddie is, which you can't seem to fucking comprehend.
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No, what you don't understand, Nate, is I am crazier!
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Ooh, this looks so good.
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I know.
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Hello?
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Hey, pack a suitcase.
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I'll be at your place in 10.
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I'm gonna stay at my house.
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Okay.
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Love you.
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I love you too.
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You know what's fucked up, Nate?
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You telling me that you love me and then going and being in a relationship with my best friend!
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What the fuck?
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What the fuck is wrong with you?
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What the fuck is wrong with you?
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Okay.
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I ruined my tea, please.
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WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!
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WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!
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Okay.
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I'm gonna ride the flight for you.
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Hi!
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Hi.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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Cassie, stop.
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I love you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 54 sentences and 317 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:32. The speaker talks slowly, about 70 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| innocent adjective | /ˈɪnəsənt/ | Free from guilt, sin, or immorality. |
| insane adjective | /ɪnˈseɪn/ | Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| ruin noun | /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ | The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle. |
| comprehend verb | /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ | To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb. |
| suitcase noun | /ˈsutkeɪs/ | A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling. |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| boyfriend noun | /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ | A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship. |
| sweet adjective | /swit/ | Tasting of sugars. |
| image noun | /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ | A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art. |
| secret noun | /ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ | A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. |
| literally adverb | /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹə.li/ | Without overstatement or understatement, or false or misleading words. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| sick adjective | /ˈsɪk/ | In poor health; ill. |
| flight noun | /ˈflaɪ̯t/ | The act of flying; the ability to fly. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, I'm, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 innocent, insane, pretend.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna get · gonna stay · gonna ride |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm talking · we're talking |
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.