Shadowing Practice: English Vlog About Smart People | Shadowing Practice (Level B1-B2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi everyone, my name is Bo and this is Bo's Slow English.
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Today I want to talk about habits that I copied from people I consider smart.
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And when I say smart, I don't necessarily mean IQ.
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I mean people who are thoughtful,
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successful, emotionally aware, disciplined, and good at handling life.
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Over the years, I've worked with doctors, entrepreneurs, business owners, clients, and people who are very different from me.
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I noticed their patterns.
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So today I'm going to share this knowledge with you and maybe you will also want to copy them.
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Please like, subscribe, and share this video with your friends.
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And please check out my new YouTube channel.
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It's for kids, families, and super beginner English learners.
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When I was younger, I think I assumed smart people naturally had everything together.
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I pictured someone who was organized all the time, productive all the time, and never overwhelmed.
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I definitely don't think that anymore.
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Actually, some of the smartest people I've met seemed flexible.
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Structured, but flexible.
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Logical, but also creative.
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Confident enough to have opinions, but open-minded enough to hear another perspective.
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That surprised me.
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One thing I noticed is smart people often create systems.
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I don't necessarily mean complicated systems.
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I mean routines or habits, ways of making life easier.
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Maybe they always exercise at the same time.
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Maybe they keep notes.
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maybe they wake up early.
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I noticed many people remove decisions where they can, because thinking constantly is exhausting.
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Getting up earlier is probably one habit I copied.
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I don't always do it perfectly, but I noticed people who wake up early often seem calmer
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because they have more control over their day before everyone else needs something from them.
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I'm still working on consistency with that.
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Another thing I copied is simply getting things done sooner.
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I'm not perfect at this either.
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But I noticed smart people often avoid letting small tasks build up too much.
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because eventually small things become stressful things.
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I know for me, anxiety increases when everything piles up at once.
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Something else that surprised me is many successful people are kinder than I expected.
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I think younger me assumed successful people would be intimidating
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or cold not always some of the smartest people I've met are good listeners they ask questions they remember details
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that stood out to me I
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also noticed many people I respect meditate
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or do some version of slowing down mentally meditation
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sounds intimidating sometimes people picture sitting silently for an hour for me breath work counts
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or walking walking
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breath work all of those are considered quiet time for me
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I think the goal is simply creating space in your mind
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my parents influenced me too they're very diligent diligent means careful and hard-working over long periods of time
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I think growing up around immigrant parents teaches consistency whether you realize it or not.
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Sometimes that's positive.
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Sometimes it can create pressure too.
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Probably both.
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A habit I'm still trying to learn is balance.
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Honestly, I'm not very good at it.
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I work a lot and I've always worked a lot and
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because i enjoy building things whether it's youtube or other projects stopping doesn't always come naturally i'm still figuring out where
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ambition ends and rest should begin i think many adults struggle with
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that one thing i changed my mind about is this idea
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that smart people know everything i don't think
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that anymore i actually think intelligent people are often willing to say i don't know or i changed my opinion that requires confidence too
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if i had to summarize habits i copied from people smarter
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than me i'd probably say structure matters staying open-minded matters kindness matters
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and rest matters more than i used to think i'm still working on all of those this isn't advice just observations
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I'm curious, have you copied any habits from someone you respect?
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Or is there a habit you're trying to build right now?
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Also, let me know if you learned any new vocabulary words from today's video.
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Thank you for listening, and I'll see you soon.
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Bye!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “English Vlog About Smart People”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: habit, noticed, smart, copied, matters. This video has 66 sentences and 689 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:52. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| diligent adjective | /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ | Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused. |
| intimidate verb | /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ | To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence. |
| consistency noun | /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ | Local coherence. |
| flexible adjective | /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ | Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| meditate verb | /ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/ | To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study. |
| overwhelm verb | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/ | To engulf, surge over and submerge. |
| summarize verb | /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ | To prepare a summary of (something). |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| silently adverb | /ˈsaɪləntli/ | In a silent manner; making no noise. |
| exhaust verb | /ɪɡˈzɔst/ | To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| thoughtful adjective | /ˈθɔːtfəl/ | Demonstrating thought or careful consideration. |
| stressful adjective | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | Irritating; causing stress. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| build up verb | To erect; to construct. | |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. | |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. | |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. | |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. | |
| work over verb | To improve a prototype, or first draft. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I definitely don't think that anymore.
- I don't necessarily mean complicated systems.
- I'm still working on consistency with that.
- I'm not perfect at this either.
- I'm curious, have you copied any habits from someone you respect?
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 | I've worked · I've met · I've always worked |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who are · someone who was · people who wake |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was organized · are considered |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/, meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
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 diligent, intimidate, consistency.
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.