Shadowing Practice: Best instant ramen ever!!! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 10 sentences and 112 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:26. The speaker talks fast, about 254 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| crush verb | /kɹʌʃ/ | To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass. |
| viral adjective | /ˈvaɪɹəl/ | Of or relating to a biological virus. |
| onion noun | /ˈʌn.jən/ | A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice. |
| boil verb | /bɔɪ(ə)l/ | To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas. |
| packet noun | /ˈpæk.ɪt/ | A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel |
| chili noun | /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ | The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking. |
| ramen noun | /ˈɹɑːmən/ | Soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese-Chinese style). |
| noodle noun | /ˈnu.dəl/ | A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and… |
| uncooked adjective | Raw and not cooked, especially of something that should be, or is sometimes cooked. | |
| feed verb | /fiːd/ | To give (someone or something) food to eat. |
| additional adjective | /əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/ | Supplemental or added to something. |
| secret noun | /ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ | A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. |
| heat noun | /hit/ | Thermal energy. |
| honestly adverb | /ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ | In an honest manner. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is known |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may be |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to try |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crush /kɹʌʃ/, additional /əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/
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 crush, viral, onion.
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.