Shadowing Practice: Aprenda Inglês com Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris (IN/PT) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 40 sentences and 225 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:04. 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| bullet noun | /ˈbʊlɪt/ | A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed. |
| depressed adjective | /dɪˈpɹɛst/ | Unhappy; despondent. |
| dodge verb | /dɑd͡ʒ/ | To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way. |
| necklace noun | /ˈnɛkləs/ | An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a… |
| dummy noun | /ˈdʌmi/ | A stupid person. |
| cashier noun | /kaˈʃɪə/ | One who works at a till or receives payments. |
| digger noun | /ˈdɪɡɚ/ | A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches. |
| reopen verb | /ɹiːˈəʊpən/ | To open (something) again. |
| girlfriend noun | /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ | A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship. |
| besides adverb | /bɪˈsaɪdz/ | Also; in addition. |
| plastic noun | /ˈplæstɪk/ | A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting. |
| anyway adverb | /ˈɛniweɪ/ | Regardless; anyhow. |
| choose verb | /t͡ʃuːz/ | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| smart adjective | /smɑɹt/ | Exhibiting social ability or cleverness. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run off with verb | To steal or abscond with. |
| run out verb | To use up or consume all |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, you're, didn't. 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 bullet, depressed, dodge.
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.