Shadowing Practice: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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There's not much dispute, even among skeptical scholars, regarding the historical evidence surrounding this story.
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Jesus of Nazareth was publicly executed in the first century AD
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in Judea under Pontius Pilate by means of crucifixion at the behest of the Jewish Sanhedrin.
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Now, then his body was laid into a tomb.
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The tomb was sealed and guarded.
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And three days later, the tomb was empty.
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Now, the sum of these specific aspects of the story have been corroborated in non -biblical historical sources from Josephus,
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Tacitus, and Lucian, and possibly even the Jewish Mishnah.
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But here's where the controversy starts.
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Where was the body of Jesus?
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Let's see what happened next.
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Some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
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And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers and said,
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tell people his disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.
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And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.
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So they took the money and did as they were directed.
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And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
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Matthew 28, 11 through 15.
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Even though Twitter wasn't around in first century Jerusalem, I imagine that Jesus by this time was trending.
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There probably weren't that many people who hadn't heard the buzz about him
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and who weren't curious as to what on earth was going on.
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It was at this point, after many people had witnessed Jesus being put to death,
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that the tell us that he began showing up in different places very much alive.
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How was this possible?
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We'll be right back.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Did Jesus really rise from the dead?”. This video has 25 sentences and 291 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:29. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tomb noun | /tum/ | A small building, or a room within one, for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be… |
| behest noun | /bɪˈhɛst/ | A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. |
| corroborate verb | /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ | To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for. |
| crucifixion noun | /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ | An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. |
| disciple noun | /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ | A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others. |
| assemble verb | /əˈsɛm.bəl/ | To put together. |
| skeptical adjective | /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ | Having, or expressing doubt; questioning. |
| surround verb | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. |
| biblical adjective | /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ | Of or relating to the Bible. |
| execute verb | /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ | To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime. |
| scholar noun | /ˈskɑlɚ/ | A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship. |
| satisfy verb | /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ | To be enough (for) |
| buzz noun | /bʌz/ | A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones. |
| elder noun | /ˈɛldɚ/ | A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries. |
| counsel noun | /ˈkaʊn.səl/ | The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation. |
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 | was laid · was sealed · have been corroborated |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been corroborated · has been spread |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was trending · was going |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will satisfy · We'll be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as weren't, hadn't, wasn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/, sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/
- Long words — get the stress right: corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/, crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/, controversy /kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/
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 tomb, behest, corroborate.
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.