Shadowing Practice: Emar 6 Unit 2 At the Theatre SB (Part 1) الدرس الثاني الصف السادس - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 140 sentences and 1019 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:58. The speaker talks slowly, about 68 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- wolf /wʊlf/ (noun) — Canis lupus; the largest wild member of the canine subfamily.
- grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ (noun) — Grandmother.
- curtain /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ (noun) — A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
- theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ (noun) — A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
- basket /ˈbæskɪt/ (noun) — A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
- moral /ˈmoɹəl/ (adjective) — Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude.
- actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ (noun) — A female who performs on the stage or in films.
- hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ (noun) — One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
- cloth /klɒθ/ (noun) — A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes…
- costume /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ (noun) — A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
- lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (noun) — A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
- hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ (adjective) — Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
- stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ (noun) — A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
- instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ (noun) — The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
- tail /ˈteɪ̯l/ (noun) — The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- act on (verb) — To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
- play on (verb) — To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, don't, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, cloth /klɒθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 wolf, grandma, curtain.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who watch · students who will |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is called · are called |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice performing · enjoy acting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · will practice · will carry |
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.













