Shadowing Practice: [CC] 강형욱 결국 물렸다! 보호자 가스라이팅해서 물어버리는 골든 레트리버 '리에' [개는 훌륭하다], KBS 201116 방송 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “[CC] 강형욱 결국 물렸다! 보호자 가스라이팅해서 물어버리는 골든 레트리버 '리에' [개는 훌륭하다], KBS 201116 방송”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sit, dog, owner, leash. This video has 31 sentences and 1718 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:09. The speaker talks slowly, about 71 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 30 of its 31 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| leash noun | /liːʃ/ | A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog. |
| flowerpot noun | /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ | A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown. |
| trainer noun | /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ | A person who trains another; a coach. |
| annoy verb | /əˈnoɪ̯/ | To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds. |
| comb noun | /koʊm/ | A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place. |
| 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… |
| sofa noun | /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ | An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people. |
| bark noun | /bɑɹk/ | The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree or of various other woody plants. |
| aggression noun | /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ | The act of initiating hostilities or invasion. |
| affection noun | /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ | The act of affecting or acting upon. |
| behave verb | /bɪˈheɪv/ | To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way; to conform. |
| wipe verb | /waɪp/ | To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.) |
| react verb | /ɹiːˈækt/ | To act in response. |
| angelic adjective | /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ | Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel. |
| coexist verb | /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/ | To exist contemporaneously or in the same area. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. | |
| stay away verb | To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something. | |
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. | |
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. | |
| look down on verb | To regard or treat as inferior. | |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. | |
| step back verb | /stɛp ˈbæk/ | To stop what one is doing and evaluate the current situation. |
| take off verb | To remove. |
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 | was bitten · is not taken · may not be understood |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've never imagined · I've never thought |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | done which is · those who you |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 43 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: leash /liːʃ/, aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/, affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/, diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/, punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/, overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/, evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/, manipulate /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
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 leash, flowerpot, trainer.
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.
![[CC] 강형욱 최초로 상황실 뛰쳐나가다! 지능적으로 보호자 무시하는 골든 레트리버 '도리' [개는 훌륭하다], KBS 201109 방송](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KKrJlJ-V_BY/mqdefault.jpg)


![중상급을 위한 리얼 쉐도잉 [모던패밀리] | 유기견 입양? (1/3)](https://img.youtube.com/vi/44nMBjNi9MQ/mqdefault.jpg)







