Shadowing Practice: Daily English Conversation Practice – Speak Fluently Every Day - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Daily English Conversation Practice – Speak Fluently Every Day”. This video has 601 sentences and 2618 words to shadow. The speech runs for 33:22. The speaker talks slowly, about 78 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 313 of its 601 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 |
|---|---|---|
| knife noun | /ˈnaɪ̯f/ | A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge… |
| robin noun | /ˈɹɑ.bɪn/ | A European robin, Erithacus rubecula. |
| drain noun | /dɹiːn/ | A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK) |
| password noun | /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ | A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information. |
| borrow verb | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| scary adjective | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | Causing fear or anxiety |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| exit noun | /ˈɛɡzət/ | An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. |
| twin noun | /twɪn/ | Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| oven noun | /ˈʌ.vn̩/ | A chamber used for baking or heating. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| lock up verb | /ˌlɒk ˈʌp/ | To imprison or incarcerate (someone). |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. | |
| speak up verb | /ˌspik ˈʌp/ | To talk more loudly or clearly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you prefer tea?
- Can I borrow your?
- What's your biggest fear?
- What's your current goal?
- Yes, can you hear now?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is grilled |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | Should we try · should we meet · should bring |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might be · may sit |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was refreshing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, isn't, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, sushi /ˈsuːʃi/, shoe /ˈʃu/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- Long words — get the stress right: occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/, calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/
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 knife, robin, drain.
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.












