Shadowing Practice: A1 تعلم الألمانية من الصفر - الدرس 28 (تصريف الصفات) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 93 sentences and 1119 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| litter noun | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals. |
| gross adjective | /ɡɹoʊs/ | remarkably great, big, vast in an often unpleasant way; (of behaviour) Highly or conspicuously offensive. |
| versus | /ˈvɝsəs/ | Against; in opposition to. |
| gut noun | /ɡʌt/ | The alimentary canal, especially the intestine. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| accusative noun | /əˈkjuzətɪv/ | The accusative case. |
| nominative adjective | /ˈnɑm(ɪ)nətɪv/ | Giving a name; naming; designating. |
| mantel noun | /ˈmæn.təl/ | The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney. |
| neu noun | Synonym of HER-2. | |
| tool noun | /tul/ | Any physical device meant to ease or do a task. |
| bell noun | /bɛl/ | A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when… |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/, nominative /ˈnɑm(ɪ)nətɪv/
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 lesson, litter, gross.
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 | will be · will not turn · will share |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are always coming · am talking · is always taking |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to know · need to keep · need to try |
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.











