Shadowing Practice: Felling (lesson 3.2 4English) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, Lin.
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How are you feeling today?
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You look a little miserable.
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Is everything okay?
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To be honest, I'm feeling pessimistic about my English test.
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I'm usually an introvert, and I get nervous when I have to speak in front of a crowd.
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Don't worry, I'm an optimist, and I always try to have an optimistic attitude.
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If you practice every day, you will become more confident.
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I hope so.
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But sometimes I expect too much from myself.
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If I were more like an extrovert, I would find it easier to express my feelings in public.
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Maybe, but being an introvert isn't a bad condition.
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Everyone has a different personality.
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If I were you, I would focus on my strengths instead of blaming myself.
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You're right.
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Yesterday, my classmate made a sarcastic comment about my pronunciation.
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I felt miserable because I thought it was unfair.
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That's not very sympathetic of your classmate.
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Accusing someone of being bad at English doesn't help them improve.
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People should praise others and give complimentary comments when they make progress.
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Exactly.
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I really needed your sympathy.
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Thank you for being so calm and understanding.
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I'm grateful to have a friend like you.
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It's my pleasure.
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If you ever feel upset, tell me immediately.
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If something urgent happens, I'll do my best to help you.
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Thanks.
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Actually, I felt a lot of tension before the test.
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If I had prepared better last week, I would have felt less nervous yesterday.
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Min, don't be too hard on yourself.
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We all make mistakes.
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If you had asked me for help earlier, I would have practiced English with you.
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I should have done that.
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Anyway, I feel a little nostalgic when I think about our primary school days.
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Those were such happy occasions.
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Me too.
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I remember the excitement of our school trips.
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If we have enough free time next weekend, we will visit our old school.
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That would be wonderful.
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If we had more time last year, we would have visited it together.
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I still remember how happy we were.
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Well, let's not be pessimistic about the past.
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We should enjoy the present
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and expect good things from the future you're right i feel much calmer now thank you for your kindness
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and encouragement you're welcome remember if you believe in yourself you will make progress
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and if i were you i would never let one unkind comment destroy my confidence that's
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so encouraging i'm really grateful for your support let's keep practicing english together absolutely if we support each other, we will become better.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: english, comment, felt, feeling. This video has 48 sentences and 427 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:36. The speaker talks at a natural 164 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
| miserable adjective | /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ | In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor. |
| encourage verb | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. |
| occasion noun | /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ | A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. |
| praise verb | /pɹeɪz/ | To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship. |
| tension noun | /ˈtɛnʃən/ | The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other. |
| excitement noun | /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ | The state of being excited (emotionally aroused). |
| unfair adjective | /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ | Not just. |
| urgent adjective | /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ | Requiring immediate attention. |
| sympathy noun | /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ | A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another. |
| kindness noun | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | The state of being kind. |
| optimistic adjective | /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ | Expecting the best in all possible ways. |
| sympathetic adjective | /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ | Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy. |
| encouragement noun | [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] | The act of encouraging |
| accuse verb | /əˈkjuz/ | To find fault with, blame, censure. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How are you feeling today?
- That's not very sympathetic of your classmate.
- I'm grateful to have a friend like you.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you practice every day, you will become · If I were you, I would focus · If something urgent happens, I'll do |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should praise · should have · should enjoy |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will become · I'll do · will visit |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/, sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, tension /ˈtɛnʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/, optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/, sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt], pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like grateful, miserable, encourage.
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.