Shadowing Practice: English for presentation audio 5 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English for presentation audio 5”. This video has 17 sentences and 193 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:18. The speaker talks at a steady 149 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
| divide verb | /dɪˈvaɪd/ | To split or separate (something) into two or more parts. |
| supplier noun | /səˈplaɪə/ | One who supplies; a provider. |
| interrupt verb | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking. |
| update noun | /ˈʌp.deɪt/ | An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information. |
| discuss verb | /dɪˈskʌs/ | To converse or debate concerning a particular topic. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| tower noun | /ˈtaʊɚ/ | A tall, narrow structure (significantly taller than it is wide, either standing alone or forming part of a larger structure. |
| construction noun | /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The process of constructing. |
| manager noun | /ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ | A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team. |
| photo verb | /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ | To take a photograph of. |
| unit noun | /ˈjuː.nɪt/ | Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one. |
| annual adjective | /ˈæn.ju.əl/ | Happening once every year. |
| status noun | /ˈsteɪ.təs/ | A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hand out verb | To distribute; to give out, either by hand or as if so (figuratively). |
| start off verb | To begin. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | we've been looking |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've divided · we've made |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/, appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/
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 presentation, slide, divide.
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.