Shadowing Practice: 谷爱凌谈时间管理 Eileen Gu talks about time management - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “谷爱凌谈时间管理 Eileen Gu talks about time management”. This video has 8 sentences and 124 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:35. The speaker talks fast, about 210 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ski noun | /skiː/ | One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water. |
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| photographer noun | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ | One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation. |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| boundary noun | /ˈbaʊndɹi/ | The dividing line or location between two areas. |
| likewise adverb | /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ | In a similar manner. |
| cord noun | /ˈkoɹd/ | A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example). |
| hobby noun | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time. |
| calculus noun | /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ | Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules. |
| dedicate verb | /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ | To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. |
| schedule noun | /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ | A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to… |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| physical noun | /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ | A physical examination. |
| wear verb | /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: passion /ˈpæʃən/, schedule /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/, location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like ski, passion, photographer.
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.