Shadowing Practice: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Supper & Dancing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”. This video has 37 sentences and 186 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:56. The speaker talks slowly, about 63 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 12 of its 37 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| punch noun | /pʌnt͡ʃ/ | A hit or strike with one's fist. |
| pardon noun | /ˈpɑːdn̩/ | Forgiveness for an offence. |
| ridiculous adjective | /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ | Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd. |
| tent noun | /tɛnt/ | A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather. |
| sovereign noun | /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ | A monarch: a supreme ruler of a country in a monarchical system. |
| supper noun | /ˈsʌpɚ/ | An optional light meal consumed shortly before going to bed. |
| drown verb | /dɹaʊn/ | To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid. |
| disrespect noun | /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ | A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behavior. |
| heretic noun | /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ | Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to. |
| slouch noun | /ˈslaʊ̯t͡ʃ/ | A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
| empty adjective | /ˈɛm(p).ti/ | Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant. |
| favor noun | /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ | A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Big men get punched more than little men, did you know that?
- Is that why you slouch?
- So you don't get punched?
- What have you brought me?
- What is your name, man?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't been punched · have you brought · You've come |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been punched · be Torn |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, didn't, doesn'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 punch, pardon, ridiculous.
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.