Shadowing Practice: Dutch Melrose - RUNRUNRUN (Official Audio) - 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 “Dutch Melrose - RUNRUNRUN”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: baby, tear, mine, father. This video has 17 sentences and 262 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:04. The speaker talks at a steady 127 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
| addiction noun | /əˈdɪkˌʃən/ | A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences. |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| sheet noun | /ʃit/ | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| sin noun | /ˈsɪn/ | A violation of divine will or religious law. |
| devil noun | /ˈdɛvəl/ | An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| stare verb | /stɛɚ/ | To look fixedly (at something). |
| siren noun | /ˈsaɪɹən/ | One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks. |
| device noun | /dɪˈvaɪs/ | Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
| holy adjective | /ˈhoʊli/ | Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tear out verb | /tɛɹ aʊt/ | To remove by tearing. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | it'll always be · you'll love · you'll always be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are turning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as it'll, you'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: addiction /əˈdɪkˌʃən/, sheet /ʃit/
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 tear, addiction, mirror.
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.