Shadowing Practice: [피지컬: 아시아] 제임스와 태국 전지훈련! 그리고 우리가 몰랐던 이야기 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “[피지컬: 아시아] 제임스와 태국 전지훈련! 그리고 우리가 몰랐던 이야기”. This video has 317 sentences and 2019 words to shadow. The speech runs for 19:49. The speaker talks slowly, about 102 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| nightclub noun | /ˈnʌɪtklʌb/ | A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music or dancing. |
| volleyball noun | /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ | A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net. |
| bullying noun | /ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/ | An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion. |
| hotbed noun | /ˈhɒt.bɛd/ | A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature… |
| motorbike verb | /ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ | To ride a motorbike; to travel by motorbike. |
| workout noun | /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ | An exercise session; a period of physical exercise. |
| trainer noun | /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ | A person who trains another; a coach. |
| marathon noun | /ˈmæɹəθən/ | A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race. |
| cocoon noun | /kəˈkuːn/ | The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within. |
| entertainer noun | /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ | A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc. |
| hahaha | haha (an onomatopoeic representation of laughter). | |
| applause noun | /əˈplɔːz/ | The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other… |
| bully noun | /ˈbʊli/ | A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or… |
| elevator noun | /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/ | Anything that raises or uplifts. |
| resume verb | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You have work today?
- That's why I listen to...
- When did I come to the show?
- Which station was the most difficult for you?
- Why are you coming back?
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 | It's been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is hurt · being bullied |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who are · one who trained |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 91 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: entertainer /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/, elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/
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 nightclub, volleyball, bullying.
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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