Shadowing Practice: Beautiful (feat. Camila Cabello) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: beautiful, angel, Tomorrow, goes, imperfections. This video has 34 sentences and 300 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| anger noun | /ˈæŋɡə/ | A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm… |
| naked adjective | /ˈneɪkɪd/ | Bare, not covered by clothing. |
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| flesh noun | /flɛʃ/ | The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat. |
| thunder noun | /ˈθʌndɚ/ | The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt. |
| lip noun | /lɪp/ | Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| intimate adjective | /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ | Closely acquainted; familiar. |
| drip verb | /ˈdɹɪp/ | To fall one drop at a time. |
| imperfection noun | /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ | Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| get away verb | To move away (from). |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, you're, ain't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: flesh /flɛʃ/, imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/
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 angel, compare, anger.
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.