Shadowing Practice: English File pre intermediate 4th edition SB_1.21 - 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 “English File pre intermediate 4th edition SB_1.21”. This video has 17 sentences and 114 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a steady 124 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 11 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| enthusiastic adjective | /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ | With zealous fervor; excited, motivated. |
| ping verb | /pɪŋ/ | To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound. |
| punctual adjective | /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ | Of an event, happening at the appointed time. |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
| travel verb | /ˈtɹævəl/ | To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another. |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| suggest verb | /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ | To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something). |
| somewhere adverb | /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ | In an uncertain or unspecified location. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is closed · was closed |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most punctual |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start chatting |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm getting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, 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.
- 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 arrive, confused, relax.
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.