Shadowing Practice: AS4 UNIT 2 The Prince and the Pauper - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The Prince and the Pauper, adapted from a story by Mark Twain.
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Once upon a time, there was a prince called Edward.
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He lived in a castle, but he didn't have any friends.
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One day, Edward saw a poor boy called Tom.
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Come into the castle and play with me, he said.
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What's it like to be a prince? asked Tom.
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I've got an idea, said Edward.
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The boys decided to swap clothes.
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You look like me now, said Edward.
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And you look like me, said Tom.
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The boys were hungry, so Edward went to find some food.
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He forgot that he had Tom's clothes on.
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An angry servant pushed Edward out of the castle.
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Stop!
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I'm the prince! said Edward.
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But the servant just laughed.
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Tom waited and waited.
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Where's Edward? he thought.
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He walked round the castle.
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He went up and down the stairs.
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He walked through the halls and across the huge rooms, but he couldn't find his new friend.
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Tom was very tired.
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He returned to Edward's bedroom, got into the huge bed, and went to sleep.
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In the morning, a servant walked through the door.
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Good morning, Prince Edward, said the servant.
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Here are your clothes.
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The clothes were beautiful, but they weren't very comfortable.
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Where is Edward? thought Tom.
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Outside the castle, Edward had a terrible night.
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In the morning, he went back to the castle.
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Tom was very happy to see him.
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Prince Edward, said Tom.
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What?
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You are Prince Edward?
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The servant said to Tom.
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At that moment, the Queen came into the castle.
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Edward?
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What are you doing in those old clothes?
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She asked.
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Sorry, Mum, apologised Edward.
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We were playing a game, Your Majesty, said Tom.
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Everyone was very surprised.
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Then they all laughed.
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After that, Edward and Tom became very good friends.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 44 sentences and 303 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:01. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| servant noun | /ˈsɝvənt/ | One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| stairs noun | /ˈstɛɹz/ | A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors. |
| adapt verb | /əˈdæpt/ | To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit. |
| swap verb | /ˈswɑp/ | To exchange or give (something) in an non-normal exchange (for something else). |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| angry adjective | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | Displaying or feeling anger. |
| comfortable adjective | /ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/ | Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. |
| prince noun | /pɹɪns/ | Someone who is preeminent in their field; a great person. |
| hall noun | /hɔːl/ | A corridor; a hallway. |
| push verb | /pʊʃ/ | To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force. |
| surprise noun | /sə(ː)ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ | Something unexpected. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
| go up verb | To move upwards. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as couldn'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.
- 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 castle, servant, cloth.
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.