Shadowing Practice: CAN YOU STOP SCROLLING | Common Adverbs in everyday English | B1–B2 Shadowing Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “CAN YOU STOP SCROLLING”. This video has 15 sentences and 200 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:19. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% 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
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| occasionally adverb | /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ | On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes. |
| increasingly adverb | Increasing in amount or intensity. | |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| gradually adverb | /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ | In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. |
| urge verb | /ɜːd͡ʒ/ | To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| notification noun | /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ | The act of notifying. |
| scroll noun | /skɹoʊl/ | A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll. |
| perfectly adverb | /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ | With perfection. |
| frequently adverb | /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ | At frequent intervals. |
| constantly adverb | /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ | In a constant manner; occurring continuously; persistently. |
| respond verb | /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ | To say something in return; to answer; to reply. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been trying |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to check |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you ever picked · I've wasted · has passed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are designed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
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 naturally, clock, occasionally.
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.