Shadowing Practice: A dog called money - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 41 sentences and 313 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- tin /tɪn/ (noun) — A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
- pocket /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ (noun) — A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
- abroad /əˈbɹɔːd/ (adverb) — Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.
- spare /spɛɚ/ (adjective) — Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
- laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ (noun) — A laptop computer.
- dreamland (noun) — An imaginary world experienced while dreaming.
- manage /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ (verb) — To direct or be in charge of.
- reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ (noun) — A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- surely /ˈʃʊɹli/ (adverb) — Without fail.
- dream /ˈdɹim/ (verb) — To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
- spend /spɪnd/ (verb) — To pay out (money).
- unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ (noun) — Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
- choose /t͡ʃuːz/ (verb) — To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
- trip /tɹɪp/ (noun) — A journey; an excursion or jaunt.
- explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ (verb) — To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- go on /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ (verb) — To continue in extent.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- deal with (verb) — To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
- get back (verb) — Return to where one came from.
- have over (verb) — To host (a visiting guest) at one's house.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, 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 tin, pocket, abroad.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the most important |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · I'll mix · I'll give |
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.