Shadowing Practice: Getting a restraining order on my ex - Learn English Speaking with Video
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He broke into my house and threatened me and I called the police.
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He actually spent the night in jail.
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I went in the morning to go get the restraining order and as I was going into park, I rolled down my window.
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I look at the ticket lady.
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I'm like, hi, which building is the one where I get a restraining order?
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And she's like, points to the left and right as she points to the left, I hear bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.
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I turn and there he is.
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Oh my gosh.
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He had tracked me from our car because we had Teslas
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and they track your location so you can see where I was.
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So he got out of jail and Ubered to the courthouse to find me.
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That is like something out of a horror film.
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Isn't it?
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Yeah.
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I'll probably end up making one.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Getting a restraining order on my ex”. This video has 15 sentences and 149 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:42. The speaker talks fast, about 213 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bang noun | /ˈbæŋ/ | A sudden percussive noise. |
| horror noun | /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ | An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance. |
| threaten verb | /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ | To make a threat against someone; to use threats. |
| gosh | /ɡɑːʃ/ | A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm. |
| courthouse noun | /ˈkɔɹt.haʊs/ | A public building housing courts of law. |
| restrain verb | /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ | To control or keep in check. |
| jail noun | /d͡ʒeɪl/ | A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are… |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| lady noun | /ˈleɪ.di/ | A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority. |
| location noun | /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ | A particular point or place in physical space. |
| window noun | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle. |
| roll verb | /ɹəʊl/ | To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| roll down verb | Synonym of wind down. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was going |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll probably end |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
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 bang, horror, threaten.
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.