Shadowing Practice: DJ Snake - Middle ft. Bipolar Sunshine - 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 “DJ Snake - Middle ft. Bipolar Sunshine”. This video has 12 sentences and 182 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:19. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| sweep verb | /swiːp/ | To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush. |
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| cant noun | /kænt/ | An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup. |
| beside | /bɪˈsaɪd/ | Next to; at the side of. |
| float verb | /fləʊt/ | To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). |
| stare verb | /stɛɚ/ | To look fixedly (at something). |
| ledge noun | /lɛd͡ʒ/ | A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface. |
| promise noun | /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ | An oath or affirmation; a vow. |
| sell verb | /sɛl/ | To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money. |
| coffee noun | /ˈkɑfi/ | A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water. |
| lie verb | /laɪ̯/ | To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. |
| soul noun | /soʊl/ | The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death. |
| window noun | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn back verb | To reverse direction and retrace one's steps. |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has gone |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might just over |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | i'm always causing · i'm trying |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm. 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.
- 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 carpet, freeze, sweep.
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.