Shadowing Practice: 【句句实用】50句超常用的看病 英语从描述症状到开药,看医生不再慌张|看医生 英文|看医生 英语对话|生活 英语口语 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “【句句实用】50句超常用的看病 英语从描述症状到开药,看医生不再慌张|看医生 英文|看医生 英语对话|生活 英语口语”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: ankle, killing, hurt, medical, symptom. This video has 75 sentences and 736 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:25. The speaker talks slowly, about 64 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ankle noun | /ˈæŋ.kəl/ | The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint. |
| symptom noun | /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ | A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a… |
| allergic adjective | /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ | Of or pertaining to allergy. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| fever noun | /ˈfivɚ/ | A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. |
| examine verb | /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ | To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something. |
| headache noun | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | A pain or ache in the head. |
| twist verb | /twɪst/ | To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. |
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| injection noun | /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ | The act of injecting, or something that is injected. |
| chili noun | /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ | The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking. |
| capsule noun | /ˈkæps(ə)l/ | A membranous envelope. |
| nurse noun | /nɝs/ | Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| throw up verb | To vomit. | |
| hand over verb | To relinquish control or possession of something to someone. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll share · will call · he'll ask |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to call · need to hand · need to fill |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | Is killing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/, toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: injection /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/, prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/, specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, rash /ɹæʃ/
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 ankle, symptom, allergic.
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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