Shadowing Practice: FF2- 2ND- CB- STORY - UNIT 10- IT'S HOT TODAY - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “FF2- 2ND- CB- STORY - UNIT 10- IT'S HOT TODAY”. This video has 20 sentences and 88 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:11. The speaker talks slowly, about 74 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| hat noun | /hæ̞ʔ/ | A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration. |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| weather noun | /ˈwɛðɚ/ | The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc. |
| rain noun | /ˈɹeɪn/ | Condensed water falling from a cloud. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as haven't, don't, you're. 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 coat, sunny, umbrella.
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.