Shadowing Practice: earrings x see you again (malcom todd x tyler the creator mashup) [tiktok version] - 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 “earrings x see you again (malcom todd x tyler the creator mashup)”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sick, extra, forever. This video has 23 sentences and 376 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:27. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 23 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| earring noun | /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ | A piece of jewelry worn on the ear. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| bumblebee noun | /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː/ | Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus. |
| daydream verb | /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ | To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather. |
| dookie noun | /ˈduːki/ | swimming costume, bathing suit |
| infatuation noun | Something which infatuates. | |
| bakery noun | /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ | A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold. |
| alcoholic noun | /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ | A person who is addicted to alcohol. |
| cheek noun | /t͡ʃiːk/ | The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity. |
| precision noun | /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ | The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate. |
| relate verb | /ɹɪˈleɪt/ | To tell in a descriptive way. |
| dirt noun | /dɝt/ | Soil or earth. |
| trigger noun | /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ | A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. |
| triple adjective | /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ | Made up of three related elements, often matching |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
| run through verb | To summarise briefly. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're not talking · I'm making |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna see · gonna go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. 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 earring, scare, bumblebee.
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.