Shadowing Practice: Architects - "Broken Mirror" (Subtítulos en Español) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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40 sentences
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Some days I'm a tidal wave Still wakes, never leave a trace I'm overcome,
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but I don't wanna run Life fades, but the shadows stay
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No grace in the breaths I take I've had enough of staring at the sun
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You wouldn't wanna read my mind You wouldn't wanna stand beside me When I'm living on the edge
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Take me to the place where the heavens are haunted And I'll pray to the cross you bear
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Tell me if I gave you the world Would you meet me there?
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Do you see me now?
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The lights are out
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I'm a broken mirror
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No sleep in the bed we made Two saints and a hand grenade Forever alone I cry to anyone Oh
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Highways over shallow waves Cold rain down a window plain I gave you dust but held onto the gun Oh
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You wouldn't wanna read my mind You wouldn't wanna stand beside me
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When I'm living on the edge Take me to the place where the heavens are haunted
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Then I'll pray to the cross you bear Tell me if I gave you the world,
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would you meet me there?
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Do you see me now?
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The lights are out I'm a broken move They should have Likes
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Reflexions We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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We're out.
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All set.
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Why isn't this far?
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What's going on here?
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Stand down.
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I don't want to hurt anyone.
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Let's go.
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Would you leave me there?
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Do you see me now?
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The lights are out
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I'm a broken mirror
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I found you on the other side
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I try to put it all behind me I think about it all the time I dream about the end
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You wouldn't wanna read my mind You wouldn't wanna stand beside me Hear me now,
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I'm crying out On a broken mirror
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 40 sentences and 314 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:39. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| beside | /bɪˈsaɪd/ | Next to; at the side of. |
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| haunt verb | /hɔnt/ | To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts). |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| plain noun | /pleɪn/ | An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse. |
| dust noun | /dʌst/ | Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, fiber… |
| saint noun | /seɪnt/ | A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue. |
| overcome verb | /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ | To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of. |
| trace noun | /tɹeɪs/ | An act of tracing. |
| shallow adjective | /ˈʃæloʊ/ | Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide. |
| stare verb | /stɛɚ/ | To look fixedly (at something). |
| fade verb | /feɪd/ | To hit the ball with the shot called a fade. |
| tidal adjective | /ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/ | Relating to tides. |
| grenade noun | /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ | A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stand down verb | To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, wanna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/, reflexion /ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/
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 mirror, beside, pray.
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.