Shadowing Practice: Charlie Puth - Like That - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Charlie Puth - Like That”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: baby, dreams, arms. This video has 34 sentences and 461 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:42. The speaker talks at a natural 171 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 21 of its 34 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 10 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| concentrate verb | /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ | To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force. |
| sneak verb | /sniːk/ | To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen. |
| waist noun | /weɪst/ | The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
| dancing noun | /ˈdæns.ɪŋ/ | The activity of taking part in a dance. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| arm noun | /ɑɹm/ | The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand. |
| cross noun | /kɹɑs/ | A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. |
| floor noun | /flɔː/ | The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room. |
| standards noun | /ˈstændɚdz/ | Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- If I give some, would you give it right back?
- Baby, would you like that?
- If I give some, would you give me right that?
- Would you like that?
- If I get some, would you baby, really?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If I come close, baby, would you · If I give some, would you · If I get some, would you |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might leave · Might have |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't do · I'll say · I'll show |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, wanna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 concentrate, sneak, waist.
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.