Shadowing Practice: David Suchet NIV Bible 0501 Psalm 23 - 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 “David Suchet NIV Bible 0501 Psalm 23”. This video has 14 sentences and 110 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:01. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| comfort noun | /ˈkʌm.fət/ | Contentment, ease. |
| sake noun | /ˈseɪ̯k/ | Cause, interest or account. |
| beside | /bɪˈsaɪd/ | Next to; at the side of. |
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| shepherd noun | /ˈʃɛpəɹd/ | A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock. |
| refresh verb | /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ | To renew or revitalize. |
| dwell verb | /dwɛl/ | To live; to reside. |
| psalm noun | /sɑm/ | A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God. |
| anoint verb | /əˈnɔɪnt/ | To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil. |
| overflow verb | /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ | To flow over the brim of (a container). |
| pasture noun | /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹ/ | Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding. |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| surely adverb | /ˈʃʊɹli/ | Without fail. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the darkest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will fear · will follow · will dwell |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shepherd /ˈʃɛpəɹd/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, surely /ˈʃʊɹli/
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 comfort, sake, beside.
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.