Shadowing Practice: Engineering STUDY VLOG 🧑🏻‍💻| 3AM Studies, Burning Resistors, and Fitness~ - Learn English Speaking with Video

Choose a practice mode

Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.

16 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hey Everyone! This is my first uni vlog of the second term. Now it is summer now. I just had like a co-op last term or like an internship last term. So, I'm back in school from May to the end of August. And then after that, I have an another internship. I have a lot planned for today. In 2 weeks, I have my midterms. And I'm lowkey kind of panicking. Usually, we get like a week off right before midterms so that we can fully prepare for midterms. But somehow for this term, since it's summer term, we don't have that. meaning that we go literally straight from classes to midterms within like 2 days. I'm still a bit behind with my course load. I had to take 3 days off where I was just purely coding every single day to prepare for an internship interview because I really really wanted that internship. Luckily though, I did get that internship and it's in a really cool place that I'll tell you maybe in a future vlog. But anyways, let's get going to class cuz class actually just started like right now. So, let's go insert this is a cylinder. So this we saw a similar thing when we used the the now what I want to do is a completely different calculation I thought for the first calculation and the convention that you'll always use or always start at one plate and end up on the other one that we'll see more about that and I can ask myself the question of what happens when I find a speaker what happens when I do so doing now.
2
So, I just finished all my classes today and I decided to go to like a tutorial for one of my classes. So, I'm heading back to my residence to catch up on some subjects now.
3
Hi. I finally finished fully reviewing Flux. So, my original plan was just fully review Flux and then move on to something else. But I was like, since I'm already added with Flux, why don't I also do some like practice questions, right? So, I kind of diverted to doing some Flux practice questions after fully reviewing all the Flux information instead of doing like calculus. It's a bit different than what I expected, but I have all these notes, 11 pages of notes, Gauss's law, and also some like practice questions, which is pretty decent, I think, because now I would say I have a decent understanding of Gaus's law, which is nice. Anyways, I'm getting hungry, so I'm going to go ahead and quickly get dinner, then get back to studying for the night.
4
The cafe unfortunately doesn't really have that many food options. So I have to say like I probably eat this like once every 3 days which is pretty often.
5
So, I just finished dinner and now I'll be heading to McDonald's to go lock in. I wish I could go to like a different cafe, but unfortunately McDonald's is like the only one that is open this late since I am in Wateroo. It's a pretty small town. So, let's just lock in and hopefully I can get through a decent amount of work. Morning everyone. Today I'm going to be starting off the day doing some work at a study cast I think. Hey everyone. So, I just finished doing some productive studying at the cafe and now I'm heading to my circuits lab.
6
Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a quick moment of your time to talk about something that's really changed my study life recently. That is the loop earplugs. Studying in cafes, libraries, and even study lounges can be quite chaotic. There's always someone coughing or moving their chair around or just chewing loudly that can just make it so irritating to study sometimes. That is why I've honestly been using Loop earplugs quite often recently and honestly wish I got onto them sooner. My favorite earplugs right now are the Loop Switch Twos as they are amazing for adjusting for different environments. What makes them so great is the fact that you can adjust them between three different options to make sure that they always filter the right amount of sound, no matter the situation. So, if I'm studying by myself in the library, but then want to move to a more open environment, I can easily just toggle between different modes on the earplugs to make sure they filter out the perfect amount of sound so that I can still focus on my studies. There's seriously no need to switch the earplugs. All you need to do is switch them out and then you're good to go. But what if you're cramming for that one final exam that you totally forgot to study and really need that perfect peace and quiet and comfort while studying? Well, that's where the Quiet 2 Plus earplugs come in really handy. These earplugs filter out almost all sounds and stay comfortable for hours. Even when my brain gets tired, I can simply lie down on my side and these earplugs will not irritate my ears at all, even when lying down. So, if you're someone who can get a bit distracted quite easily, like me, then I would totally suggest that you quickly buy one of these pairs of earplugs to really help you lock in, especially during your finals. You can also find the link to buy these earplugs for yourself in the description down below or also in the pinned comment. And also, don't forget to use my special code to get a special discount on these earplugs. Anyways, let's get back into the vlog. Okay.
7
Self taught from YouTube though is actually crazy. That is very impressive.
8
Hey everyone. So, I just finished doing a whole bunch of studying. So now I'm going to be heading to go get some dinner. I'm thinking of getting some like kimchi since I really need something that's like nutritious. And after that I have a lot more studying to do. Luckily I was able to finish all of like a new unit for sets which is my goal. So so far so good.
9
I really need this fresh air. Oh my gosh. It's windy as well. Oh my gosh, guys. My brain is so dead right now. I can't think. I just finished an entire unit of 108, which is a proof course that I'm taking. Just so you know, there only five units that will be covered during the midterms. So, I covered the fourth unit. So now I'm kind of four out of five when it comes to the units I need to know for the midterm which is in 2 weeks. We just started learning unit 5 apparently in the class today. Um I didn't go to class because I had to catch up on unit 4. And honestly classes right now I say are not the most useful. My brain is so fried from studying for ECE 108 . I just I literally cannot think. Tomorrow I actually have a quiz for econ.
10
So basically we're taking like an engineering econ course. I wouldn't say it's like the hardest. It's just that I haven't spent that much time on it because one, it's not like a real engineering course like physics or calc. And number two, it's only a half credit course, meaning it's not really worth as much as a typical course. Because of that, I do need to make sure I study for it tonight because the quiz tomorrow is worth 15%. So, I'm basically just going to eat dinner now and do eat one after. Wish me good luck.
11
Bro, we we actually wasted so much time. 12:22. We basically studied econ for like how many hours? At least like 3 hours. At least three. Okay. Wait. I swear like our entire class, like all our friends were studying for this. We just wasted 3 hours cuz we found out this quiz that we thought was not open book is open book. Not just open book. We can use our laptop. Yeah, I know. You could use your computer. Open book. We can use AI. Oh my. Okay. No. No. It says you can't use AI. Including the use of AI tools is strictly prohibited. We have the notes. We have the tutorials. I'm so confused. Eden left cuz I think he just wants to sleep. And I'm just going to assume that the quiz is not open book. So that if it is, then that's bonus. Uh this is just so unclear. Like why are the props saying that it is open book but on the website it says that it's not. I don't know. I really don't know. Anyways, I'm just going to do maybe like two more practice questions then see you all tomorrow when I have to take my quiz. Hey everyone, good afternoon.
12
I just finished my quiz for econ around an hour ago and then I got lunch after. That quiz was so easy. I think I wasted so much time studying for it. It was just so simple. Like the questions were nothing like the practice questions. So definitely wasted some time, but oh well. It's better to overprepare than underprepare. Anyways, I'm going to be heading to a cafe to get some work done and then after I need to do a lab with my friends. Let's go. Oh my gosh, it is so hot. Holy crap.
13
Hey everyone. So, I just finished um working on my lab with my lab partner and now I'm kind of running late for my volleyball game. Uh this is actually my first time going to a volleyball game because one, I haven't really played volleyball ever since physical education in grade nine. Number two, even though I have had two games, I went to my hockey game instead of my volleyball game. So, I could definitely use some volleyball practice. After that, I'll do more studying. So, wish me luck.
14
Guys, we won. I don't know how my team literally won cuz I swear when we were playing in my brain I counted that we got fewer points than the other team but we won two sets in a row. We literally ended the game in like 30 minutes which was crazy. I was definitely very rusty. I literally missed like my first serve as well. But it's all good. Getting some good practice in. Also got some good exercise. Also, I definitely need some sort of hair band next time I play because I could barely see the ball if it was like super high. Good thing I'm getting a haircut in like a week. So, I'll definitely need it for the next volleyball game. So many. Thank you.
15
I was a bit hungry, so I'm getting food now.
16
Just got out of the shower and now I'm heading to the library to get some studying done. Just need to change the environment. I can also feel it starting to rain, so I should probably hurry up. Let's go.

Download App

Everything you need to speak fluently

AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing

Same Channel

FOR YOU

Recommend Video

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Engineering STUDY VLOG 🧑🏻‍💻”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: studying, earplugs, finished, quiz, unit. This video has 16 sentences and 1860 words to shadow. The speech runs for 17:11. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 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. 3 of its 16 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
earplug noun/ˈɪəplʌɡ/A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.
quiz noun/kwɪz/A competition in the answering of questions.
midterm adjective/ˈmɪdˌtɚm/Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
volleyball noun/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
internship noun/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.
anyways adverb/ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/Anyway, anyhow, in any case.
café noun/ˌkæˈfeɪ/A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the…
vlog noun/ˈvlɑɡ/A weblog using video as its primary presentation format.
gosh/ɡɑːʃ/A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
filter noun/ˈfɪltɚ/A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from…
loop noun/luːp/A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
irritate verb/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.
calculation noun/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/The act or process of calculating.
tutorial noun/ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed or convenience.
adjust verb/əˈd͡ʒʌst/To modify.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordPronunciationMeaning
find out verbTo discover, as by asking or investigating.
get back to verbReturn to (an activity)
get out of verbTo leave, exit or escape from; to become free of.
get through verb/ɡɛt ˈθɹu/To overcome; to endure.
go ahead verb/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/To proceed with; to begin.
start off verbTo begin.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • I'm still a bit behind with my course load.
  • Anyways, let's get back into the vlog.
  • I wouldn't say it's like the hardest.
  • We basically studied econ for like how many hours?
  • After that, I'll do more studying.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've honestly been using
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingquestions, which is · days which is · someone who can
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhaven't spent · haven't really played
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itwill be covered

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 47 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/, nutritious /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like earplug, quiz, midterm.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →