Shadowing Practice: Blood Type Matters / Hello Jadoo #hellojadoo - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 234 sentences and 1347 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 97 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| compatible adjective | /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ | Capable of working together without conflict. |
| hoax noun | /hoʊks/ | Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick. |
| argue verb | /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ | To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply. |
| revision noun | /ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ | The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending. |
| upbeat adjective | /ʌpˈbit/ | Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat. |
| finger noun | /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ | A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other… |
| attract verb | /əˈtɹækt/ | To pull toward without touching. |
| harmony noun | /ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/ | Agreement or accord. |
| separately adverb | /ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/ | In a separate manner; not together; apart. |
| destined adjective | /ˈdɛstɪnd/ | Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain. |
| scissors noun | /ˈsɪzəz/ | A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when… |
| encyclopedia noun | /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidi.ə/ | A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by… |
| ridiculous adjective | /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ | Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd. |
| whoever | /huˈɛvɚ/ | Who ever: an emphatic form of who. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| come up to verb | To approach. | |
| do over verb | /ˈduˌoʊvɚ/ | To cover with; to smear or spread on to. |
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. | |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
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 you think you'll be · if you think you won't be |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are cultured · is attracted · must be destined |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were testing · were looking · was wondering |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might fight · might come |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 37 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: revision /ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, equation /ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/, childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/, encyclopedia /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidi.ə/, ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, incompatible /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/
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 homework, compatible, hoax.
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.



























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