Shadowing Practice: 9 dead in small plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We want to provide an update now about a plane crash that happened in Palm Beach, Florida.
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As we're learning new information, about nine people tragically killed.
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I do want to put up this, a post from the Transportation Secretary, Scott Duffy, about this, saying today's plane crash in Palm Beach County,
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Florida, is a horrific tragedy.
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Here's what we know.
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At 12 .50 p .m.
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Eastern time, a Learjet 60 crashed in a neighborhood near Cresthaven.
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All nine people on board were killed.
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The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas and was headed to the Bahamas.
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The FAA is sending a team to the scene to support the NTSB's investigation.
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Please join me in praying for the families and loved ones of those who we lost.
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We are closely monitoring the crash and we'll share updates as we learn more.
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These were some of the images we're getting from the scene in Palm Beach.
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A rainy day right there on the ocean.
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As we do know, a private jet carrying nine people slammed into a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday,
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erupting into massive fireball nine miles from Mar -a -Lago.
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The FAA, the Federal Aviation Authority, confirmed the plane crash happened in this residential area just shy of 1 p .m.
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local time, saying the aircraft departed from the Austin International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Bahamas.
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The FAA, NTSB investigating emergency crews shutting down that military trail between Cresthaven and 10th
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Avenue North, warning the public to avoid the area, saying that would be an extended incident.
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So following closely here on Live Now from Fox, tragedy unfolding in Palm Beach, nine people losing their lives,
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nine people killed in this small plane crash, a Learjet 60 going down this Sunday.
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I'm Andy Mack, we're back after this.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “9 dead in small plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: nine, crash, Palm, plane, Beach. This video has 23 sentences and 297 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:53. The speaker talks at a natural 157 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| tragedy noun | /ˈtɹæd͡ʒ.ɪ.di/ | A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of… |
| depart verb | /dɪˈpɑɹt/ | To leave. |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| avenue noun | /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ | A broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a… |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| monitor noun | /ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ | Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone. |
| extend verb | /ɛkˈstɛnd/ | To increase in extent. |
| residential adjective | /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/ | Of or pertaining to a place of personal residence or to a location for such places. |
| investigate verb | /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ | To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information. |
| slam verb | /ˈslæm/ | To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise. |
| horrific adjective | /həˈɹɪfɪk/ | Causing horror; horrifying. |
| rainy adjective | /ˈɹeɪni/ | Pouring with rain; wet; showery |
| erupt verb | /ɪˈɹʌpt/ | To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser). |
| fireball noun | /ˈfaɪəɹˌbɔl/ | A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion, or (fiction, mythology) thrown as a weapon. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. |
| put up verb | To place in a high location. |
| shut down verb | To close, terminate, or end; to stop operating, either permanently or temporarily. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: residential /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/, investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like tragedy, depart, trail.
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.