Shadowing Practice: D64 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 11 sentences and 97 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:48. The speaker talks at a steady 121 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 2 of its 11 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| elastic adjective | /ə-/ | Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. |
| bead noun | /ˈbiːd/ | Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster. |
| souvenir noun | /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ | An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location. |
| wristband noun | /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ | The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist. |
| stone noun | /stoʊ̯n/ | A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material. |
| mostly adverb | /ˈmoʊstli/ | Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole. |
| region noun | /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ | Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district… |
| fit verb | /fɪt/ | To be suitable for. |
| band noun | /bænd/ | A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble; sometimes, such a group working for a professional recording artist. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| artist noun | /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ | A person who creates art. |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, aren't. 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 bind, jewellery, elastic.
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.