Shadowing Practice: Daily Conversation B1 Talking About Annoying Things - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Daily Conversation B1 Talking About Annoying Things”. This video has 22 sentences and 118 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:46. The speaker talks at a natural 153 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 8 of its 22 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pen noun | /pɪn/ | A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. |
| awkward adjective | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. |
| nerve noun | /nɝv/ | A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics. |
| cinema noun | /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ | A movie theatre, a movie house. |
| joking verb | /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɪŋ/ | Kidding, trying to fool. |
| borrow verb | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it. |
| loudly adverb | /ˈlaʊdli/ | In a loud manner; at a high volume. |
| borrowing noun | /ˈbɔrəwɪŋ/ | An instance of something being borrowed. |
| annoy verb | /əˈnoɪ̯/ | To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds. |
| ill adjective | /ɪl/ | Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- It's so annoying, isn't it?
- What else gets on your nerves?
- I'm trying to watch the film.
- What's wrong with borrowing a pen?
- Wait, you've still got my blue pen.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm trying · You're joking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll give · I'll buy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, I've. 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 pen, awkward, nerve.
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.