Shadowing Practice: Calm And Ready “Start Today, Do Confidently Tomorrow!” #motivation #boostyourconfidence #calm - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 9 sentences and 75 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:39.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| clarity noun | /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ | The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| patience noun | /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ | The quality of being patient. |
| calmness noun | /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ | The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence. |
| calm adjective | /kɑm/ | Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| confidence noun | /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ | Self-assurance. |
| task noun | /tæsk/ | A piece of work done as part of one’s duties. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rush /ɹʌʃ/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/
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 breathe, clarity, rush.
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.






























