Shadowing Practice: AD - VJ Denture Wearers 16x9 - (September 2025) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “AD - VJ Denture Wearers 16x9 -”. This video has 14 sentences and 129 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:39. The speaker talks fast, about 201 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 3 of its 14 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| suffer verb | /ˈsʌfɚ/ | To undergo hardship. |
| safely adverb | /ˈseɪfli/ | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
| disability noun | /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ | A condition characterised by a significant limitation in a person's physical or intellectual powers or ability. |
| unstable adjective | /ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/ | Not stable. |
| wheelchair noun | /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ | A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person. |
| affordably adverb | /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bli/ | In an affordable manner; to an affordable degree |
| dentition noun | /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ | The set of natural teeth of an individual |
| denture noun | /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ | A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit. |
| loathe verb | /ˈloʊð/ | To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something). |
| predictably adverb | /pɹəˈdɪk.tə.bli/ | In a manner that can be expected or anticipated. |
| wearer noun | /ˈweɹɚ/ | One who wears. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I don't like any of this.
- We're not here to judge.
- Can we fix it simply, safely, predictably, affordably?
- Can we do all these things?
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 greatest |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | consider losing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, don't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/, affordably /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bli/, predictably /pɹəˈdɪk.tə.bli/
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 silence, suffer, safely.
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.