Shadowing Practice: APRENDE INGLÉS CON MÚSICA! | INGLÉS FÁCIL Y RÁPIDO CON CANCIONES! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 187 sentences and 1582 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:48. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| paragraph noun | /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ | A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic. |
| withdrawal noun | /wɪðˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ | Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money. |
| verb noun | /vɝb/ | A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. |
| drown verb | /dɹaʊn/ | To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid. |
| verbal adjective | /ˈvɜː.bəl/ | Of or relating to words. |
| quiz noun | /kwɪz/ | A competition in the answering of questions. |
| persona noun | /pɝˈsoʊnə/ | A social role. |
| playlist noun | /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ | A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station. |
| commodore noun | /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/ | A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
| cancion noun | A song. | |
| hace | /heɪs/ | A command to turn to face in a particular direction. |
| notum noun | The back; the dorsal side of the thorax in insects or nudibranches. | |
| nuevo adjective | New or novel, usually in reference to Latin American culture. | |
| overdrive noun | /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdɹaɪv/ | A state of heightened activity. |
| phrasal adjective | /ˈfɹeɪzəl/ | Relating to, or used in the manner of, a phrase. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| look around verb | To inspect a building or area. | |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. | |
| work out verb | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | To calculate. |
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. | |
| get out verb | To leave or escape. | |
| run out verb | To use up or consume all |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been trying · have been working · I've been avoiding |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been · I've been · have run |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're trying · I'm going · I'm looking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will never let · I'll never let |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 70 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, illuminate /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/
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 paragraph, withdrawal, verb.
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.












