Shadowing Practice: "أريد مغادرة العراق"شاب يناشد المنظمات الدولية باللغة الإنكليزية بعد هدم منزل عائلته الوحيد - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 30 sentences and 237 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:26. The speaker talks slowly, about 98 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ignore verb | /ɪɡˈnɔː/ | To deliberately not listen or pay attention to. |
| luxury noun | /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ | Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create. |
| impress verb | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. |
| optimistic adjective | /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ | Expecting the best in all possible ways. |
| chain noun | /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ | A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal. |
| destroy verb | /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ | To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist. |
| safety noun | /ˈseɪfti/ | The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty. |
| organization noun | /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | The quality of being organized. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| authority noun | /əˈθɔɹədi/ | Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right. |
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 destroyed · were left |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is living · I'm not asking · I'm asking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, organization /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/, organization /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, authority /əˈθɔɹədi/
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 ignore, luxury, impress.
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.