Shadowing Practice: And justice for all - parking lot scene - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 62 sentences and 271 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:53. The speaker talks slowly, about 94 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| knock verb | /nɑk/ | To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. |
| nickel noun | /ˈnɪk.əl/ | A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni. |
| probation noun | /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ | A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met. |
| dime noun | /daɪm/ | A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar, that is, ten cents. |
| penny noun | /ˈpɛni/ | In the United Kingdom, a unit of currency worth ¹⁄₁₀₀ of a pound sterling, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: p. |
| courtroom noun | The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury. | |
| ante noun | /ˈænti/ | A price or cost, as in up the ante. |
| lockup noun | A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage. | |
| jail noun | /d͡ʒeɪl/ | A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are… |
| favor noun | /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ | A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). |
| appeal verb | /əˈpiːl/ | Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an… |
| fault noun | /fɔlt/ | Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out verb | To leave or escape. |
| back off verb | To move backwards away from something. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, they're, I'll. 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 knock, nickel, probation.
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.