Shadowing Practice: Extra English episode 5 A star is born (part2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Ah!
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I co-starred with Russell Crowe in this one.
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You? In Gladiator?
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Wow, Nick, I didn't realize.
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What were you?
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The Centurion. Which Centurion?
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Er...
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Ah!
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Here it is.
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There!
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That's me, on the ground.
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Huh, a dead centurion.
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Yeah, good, eh?
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I had some words, but they were cut.
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What did you say?
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Um...
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Hey, but now I've got the whole script just for me on television every night.
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Nick, tell me.
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What is it?
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It's my show.
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When I'm a star, I will not forget you, my friend.
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Join me at 5.30pm today when I'll show you how to make a delicious chocolate mousse.
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A dessert for lovers.
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You'll need chocolate, eggs and butter.
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And don't forget the way to a heart is through the stomach.
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The way to the heart is through the stomach.
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What does that mean?
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It means, if you want a girlfriend, cook for her.
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I want to learn how to cook.
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Anyway, what do you mean by I watch too many adverts?
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Well, remember when you wanted us to change our washing powder?
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Oh, hello there.
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As a mother, I must fight difficult stains every day.
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Tomato ketchup.
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Chocolate.
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Bravey. and egg.
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But help is here.
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I will wash one shirt in ordinary washing powder and the other in news!
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So, the shirt washed in normal washing powder is...
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Still dirty.
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But, the shirt washed in new sap in...
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Annie, have you seen my red T-shirt anywhere?
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Oops.
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See what I mean?
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Oh, hello, Bridget.
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Hello, Hector.
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Oh, hi, Annie.
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Oh, thank you.
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Yes, I know.
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Do you know where Nick is?
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No, we've just arrived.
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I'm a great actor.
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Um, I think I know where Nick is.
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I'm too busy.
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No, it's not the money.
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I don't need 15 million quid.
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Look, talk to my agent, Bridget.
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I have an idea.
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Oh.
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So Robert De Niro said yes already.
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Hmm.
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Hello?
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Hello?
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Nick Jessup?
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Yeah?
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I have an executive from Warner Brothers on the line for you.
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Right.
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Hello, Nick.
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You are very big in England.
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What are you working on now?
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Hi.
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Well, it's something that all of England watches.
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It's the, um...
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You can laugh, but tomorrow night at six o'clock,
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you will see that Nick from next door has star quality.
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And then Spielberg will call.
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Now, excuse me.
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I must learn my life.
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You know how much I love adverts.
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Do you remember my Chunky Chunks?
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Hello and welcome to the Chunky Chunks challenge. And Zap.
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New Zap.
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My favourite advert right now is for chocolate mousse.
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Chocolate mousse, the chocolate dessert for lovers.
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Hello, all the gorgeous chefs.
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And welcome to Charlotte's Kitchen.
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Today, mmm, chocolate mousse.
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A dessert for lovers.
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First, take some chocolate.
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Chocolate?
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And melt it over hot water.
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Melt?
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Oh, over hot water.
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Now, my darlings, you must separate the eggs into two bowls.
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Separate the eggs?
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Separate the yolk from the white.
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Oh, the yolk...
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Hector?
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Ah, hello, Annie.
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Mix the yolk and the chocolate.
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Add the butter.
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And now for the fun!
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Whisking!
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I love whisking, don't you?
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Oh, whisking?
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Ah, you need Annie's magic whisk.
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Yes, please.
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Nearly finished, my darling.
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Finally add the whites to the chocolate.
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And put it in the fridge.
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And in 30 minutes, this delicious chocolate mousse The chocolate mousse will be ready for your lover to taste.
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Mmm.
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And put it in the fridge.
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Why, Hector, who's the lucky lady?
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I think I know.
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Chocolate mousse, my favorite dessert.
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Nick!
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What time is it?
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Six o'clock.
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Quick, change channels!
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It's six o'clock and time for the weather with Rock Thrust. With Rock Thrust.
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The weather?
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Rock Thrust?
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Meek!
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Hi!
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Hi, Rock Thrust!
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Get down with it!
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And here is the weather.
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Big smile.
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And here is the weather.
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In the south, it will be hot.
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Fun, fun.
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Oh, sorry.
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Hot.
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So, put on your beach clothes.
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And in the west, it will be windy.
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I'm sorry.
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Windy.
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And in the East, it will rain. So, don't forget your...
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umbrella.
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And there could be some.
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Oh, no. Not lightning.
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And that's the weather with me, Rob Raston.
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Ah, come in and sit down.
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Close your eyes.
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Now, are you ready for a taste of paradise?
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Chocolate so smooth, it will melt a beautiful lady's heart.
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Ready?
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Chocolate mousse.
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The chocolate dessert for lovers.
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Oh, Hector, that was so much fun.
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I love doing adverts, especially with your delicious chocolate mousse.
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Oh, I'm glad you like it.
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Well, hello.
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It's, uh, Rock Thrust.
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Would you like your messages, Mr. Thrust?
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As your agent, I take 10%.
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Oh, Borelick, you must be very tired now.
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Yeah, I am.
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Working the television must be exhausting.
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Yes, because I had to run all the way from the studio.
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Run?
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Why?
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Because I was chased.
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Next time in Extra.
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Bridget wins the lottery.
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Nick finds love at the traffic lights.
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And why does Hector become a dustman?
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Extra.
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Don't miss it.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Extra English episode 5 A star is born”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: chocolate, mousse, Nick, Thrust, Hector. This video has 170 sentences and 830 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 64 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. 35 of its 170 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:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mousse noun | /muːs/ | An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse. |
| dessert noun | /dɪˈzɝt/ | The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| advert verb | /ædvˈɝt/ | To take notice, to pay attention (to). |
| whisk noun | /ˈwɪsk/ | A quick, light sweeping motion. |
| centurion noun | /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ | A player who scores a century. |
| yolk noun | /joʊk/ | The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young. |
| melt verb | /mɛlt/ | To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat. |
| powder noun | /ˈpaʊ.dɚ/ | The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| dustman noun | A person employed to collect refuse from people's homes and take it to be processed. | |
| ketchup verb | /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ | To cover with ketchup. |
| stain noun | /steɪn/ | A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances. |
| oops | /ups/ | Used to acknowledge a small mistake or accident. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- That's me, on the ground.
- What did you say?
- You'll need chocolate, eggs and butter.
- What are you working on now?
- I love whisking, don't you?
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 | were cut · was chased |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will not forget · I'll show · You'll need |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must fight · must learn · must separate |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 mousse, dessert, lover.
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.