Shadowing Practice: Bài tập luyện miệng 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bài tập luyện miệng 2026”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: nose, afraid, English, ears, mistake. This video has 109 sentences and 1463 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:58. The speaker talks at a natural 163 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ear noun | /ˈɪə̯/ | The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| embarrassed adjective | /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ | Having a feeling of shameful discomfort. |
| showcase noun | /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ | A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| silent adjective | /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/ | Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| nose noun | [nəʊ̯z] | A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| 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… |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| perfectly adverb | /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ | With perfection. |
| tool noun | /tul/ | Any physical device meant to ease or do a task. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| break down verb | To stop functioning. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| think back verb | To think about a time or experience; to recall. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm going to go to the next video.
- I will see the moon's screen here.
- We'll turn it over to the code.
- We'll do it for the first time.
- I don't know if there's a fear of me.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if I don't try I will never · If I don't think I won't do · If I don't try, I will never |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | more important than |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will break · will be · will do |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to write · have to think · have to turn |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 47 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like ear, remind, grammar.
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.












