Shadowing Practice: English phrase - “come to terms” what does it mean? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Here's an interesting phrase that you might hear said by someone
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if they are referring to a period of time or an event that a person has to become used to,
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maybe something they have to overcome.
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We often say that they come to terms with that particular thing.
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They have to come to terms with that event.
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Maybe a sudden shock, maybe something that has caused a lot of distress.
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For example, the death of a loved one.
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You will have to come to terms with that event.
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It means you have to decide how you are going to cope with that situation.
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You must overcome that feeling.
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You must make your way through life despite all the bad things that have happened.
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You must come to terms.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “English phrase - “come to terms” what does it mean?”. This video has 12 sentences and 129 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:57. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 9 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| overcome verb | /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ | To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of. |
| shock noun | /ʃɔk/ | A sudden, heavy impact. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| sudden adjective | /ˈsʌd.ən/ | Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| distress noun | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| despite | /dɪˈspaɪt/ | In spite of, notwithstanding. |
| particular adjective | /pɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ | Specific; discrete; concrete. |
| decide verb | /dɪˈsaɪd/ | To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle. |
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 | has caused · have happened |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might hear |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | has to become · have to overcome · have to come |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are referring |
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 overcome, shock, refer.
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.