Shadowing Practice: BoBoiBoy Galaxy EP14 | Thunderstorm Strikes (ENG DUB) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “BoBoiBoy Galaxy EP14”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Captain, energy, boy, fang, sphera. This video has 401 sentences and 1380 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:22. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 64 of its 401 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| dare verb | /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To have enough courage (to do something). |
| amber noun | /ˈæm.bəː/ | A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and… |
| 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… |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| galaxy noun | /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ | Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are… |
| blade noun | /bleɪd/ | The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts. |
| tier noun | /ˈtɪɚ/ | A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another. |
| barrier noun | /ˈbæɹi.ə/ | A structure that bars passage. |
| rescue verb | /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ | To save from any violence, danger or evil. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| sword noun | /soɹd/ | A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack. |
| transmission noun | /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ | The act of transmitting, e.g. data (signals) or electric power. |
| mask noun | /mæsk/ | A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection. |
| mercy noun | /ˈmɝsi/ | Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| break down verb | To stop functioning. | |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| watch out | Used to warn someone of an imminent danger. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You dare come here and risk blowing my cover?
- Haven't you learned your lesson, boy?
- Who are you supposed to be?
- How did I not notice that?
- Did you really think I'd lose that easily?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've arrived · Haven't you learned · I've had |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was attacked · were stolen · is completed |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · will never give · will help |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're doing · is he doing · you're messing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 42 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, beneath /bɪˈniːθ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/, flash /flæʃ/, squash /skwɔʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: successfully /səkˈsɛs.fə.li/, inevitable /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/, undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvə(ɹ)/, elemental /(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/
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 steal, dare, amber.
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.












