Shadowing Practice: Amazon Sent The Wrong Package, Can You Keep It? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Amazon Sent The Wrong Package, Can You Keep It?”. This video has 20 sentences and 121 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:32. The speaker talks fast, about 225 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| legally adverb | /ˈliːɡəli/ | As permitted by law; not contrary to law. |
| theft noun | /θɛft/ | The act of stealing property. |
| porch noun | /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ | A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a… |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| cute adjective | /kjuːt/ | Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair… |
| deliver verb | /dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)/ | To set free from restraint or danger. |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| prison noun | /ˈpɹɪzn̩/ | A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or… |
| address noun | /əˈdɹɛs/ | A manner of speaking or writing to another; language, style. |
| touch verb | /tʌt͡ʃ/ | To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
| mail noun | /meɪl/ | A bag or wallet. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't even order these.
- I'm too cute for prison!
- This one's meant for you!
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, didn't, I'm. 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 package, legally, theft.
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.