Shadowing Practice: Advanced Pronunciation - Day 11 - Homesick - Learn English Speaking with Video
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How are you adapting to the Big Apple?
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Not good.
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I've been depressed lately.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Are things getting you down?
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I don't know what it is.
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I feel like I'm out of my element.
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Sometimes I get dizzy and feel like the room is spinning.
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You're probably experiencing culture shock.
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Don't worry.
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Things will get better in time.
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I do miss my family, home-cooked meals, the farm animals, and the peaceful starry nights, to mention a few things.
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Want to rent a Mexican movie in Spanish?
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That might cheer you up.
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That's a good idea.
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My heart is heavy for home, so that just might work.
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How about going to Taco Bell for some authentic Mexican food?
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Just joking.
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Funny, funny, funny.
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You're a good guy.
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Thanks for being my friend.
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No problem.
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If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always available.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Advanced Pronunciation - Day 11 - Homesick”. This video has 23 sentences and 149 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a natural 161 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 4 of its 23 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| element noun | /ˈɛləmənt/ | One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based. |
| shock noun | /ʃɔk/ | A sudden, heavy impact. |
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
| spin verb | /spɪn/ | To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction. |
| depressed adjective | /dɪˈpɹɛst/ | Unhappy; despondent. |
| authentic adjective | /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/ | Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
| joking verb | /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɪŋ/ | Kidding, trying to fool. |
| adapt verb | /əˈdæpt/ | To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit. |
| dizzy adjective | /ˈdɪzi/ | Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded. |
| starry adjective | /ˈstɑɹ.i/ | Having stars visible. |
| cook verb | /kʊk/ | To prepare food for eating, typically by heating it, combining it with other ingredients, seasoning it, preparing it for serving, etc. |
| rent noun | /ˈɹɛnt/ | A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm sorry to hear that.
- Are things getting you down?
- I don't know what it is.
- I feel like I'm out of my element.
- You're probably experiencing culture shock.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might cheer · might work |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you adapting · is spinning · You're probably experiencing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. 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.
- 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 meal, element, shock.
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.