Shadowing Practice: Daenerys tells Viserys off - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Daenerys tells Viserys off”. This video has 32 sentences and 185 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:13. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 5 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dragon noun | /ˈdɹæɡən/ | In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a lizard-like body, often a… |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| carl noun | /kɑɹl̩/ | A rude, rustic man; a churl. |
| supper noun | /ˈsʌpɚ/ | An optional light meal consumed shortly before going to bed. |
| braid noun | /bɹeɪd/ | A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. |
| hush verb | /hʌʃ/ | To become quiet. |
| manure noun | /məˈnʊɹ/ | Any fertilizing substance, whether of animal origin or not; fertiliser. |
| stink verb | /stɪŋk/ | To have a strong bad smell. |
| command noun | /kəˈmænd/ | An order to do something. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
| dress verb | /dɹɛs/ | To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. |
| horse noun | /hoɹs/ | A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work. |
| wake verb | /ˈweɪ̯k/ | (often followed by up) To stop sleeping. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why did you hit her?
- How many times do I have to tell you?
- Are you going to dress me now?
- You would turn me into one of them, wouldn't you?
- Next I'll want to braid my hair.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as you've, I'll, wasn'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.
- 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 dragon, invite, forgive.
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.