Shadowing Practice: Ela amou a vibe do BRASILEIRO 😍 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Ela amou a vibe do BRASILEIRO 😍”. This video has 377 sentences and 2563 words to shadow. The speech runs for 20:52. The speaker talks at a steady 123 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 104 of its 377 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cheat verb | /ˈt͡ʃiːt/ | To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| loyal adjective | /ˈlɔɪəl/ | Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| pronounce verb | /pɹəˈnaʊns/ | To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| locomotive noun | /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ | The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons. |
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| dramatic adjective | /dɹəˈmætɪk/ | Of or relating to the drama. |
| citizen noun | /ˈsɪtɪzən/ | A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties. |
| lazy adjective | /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ | Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion. |
| chill verb | /tʃɪl/ | To lower the temperature of something; to cool. |
| charm noun | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation). |
| bachelor noun | /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ | A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go around verb | To move or spread from person to person. | |
| pull up verb | /ˌpʊl ˈʌp/ | To lift upwards or vertically. |
| break up verb | To break or separate into pieces. | |
| come down verb | To descend, fall down, collapse. | |
| come out with verb | To say (something) unexpectedly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- This weak one you can try?
- Do you think she's beautiful?
- Don't you think she looks good?
- How do I say like what's up?
- How do I say like, what's up, baby girl?
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 | I've been called · have seen · have you been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | I've been called · was born |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might do · might go |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was really fucking · was watching |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 157 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/, affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/
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 cheat, breathe, hungry.
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.













