Shadowing Practice: COMPASS // MILI - 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 “COMPASS // MILI”. This video has 16 sentences and 120 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:22.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 10 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| curiosity noun | /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ | Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. |
| swallow verb | /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ | To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. |
| predefine verb | To define in advance. | |
| mermaid noun | /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ | A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish. |
| reclaim verb | /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ | To return land to a suitable condition for use. |
| storm noun | /stɔɹm/ | Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading… |
| beyond | /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ | Further away than. |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| dance noun | /dæns/ | A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction. |
| master noun | /ˈmæstɚ/ | Someone who has control over something or someone. |
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 | We've come |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may not stop |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm reclaiming · I'm dancing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll speak |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as we've, I'll, I'm. 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.
- 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 curiosity, swallow, predefine.
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.