Shadowing Practice: Get out of Here - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Get out of Here”. This video has 16 sentences and 148 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a natural 161 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tone noun | /ˈtəʊn/ | A specific pitch. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| unexpected adjective | /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ | Not expected, anticipated or foreseen. |
| originally adverb | /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.li/ | As it was in the beginning; at first. |
| angry adjective | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | Displaying or feeling anger. |
| friendly adjective | /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ | Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character. |
| completely adverb | /kəmˈpliːtli/ | In a complete manner; thoroughly. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| totally adverb | /ˈtəʊ.tə.li/ | To the fullest extent or degree. |
| surprise noun | /sə(ː)ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ | Something unexpected. |
| excited adjective | /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/ | Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're hearing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/, originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.li/
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 tone, phrase, unexpected.
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.










