Shadowing Practice: Gojo Learns Reverse Cursed Technique (Dub) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Gojo Learns Reverse Cursed Technique”. This video has 16 sentences and 96 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:37. The speaker talks at a natural 154 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| technique noun | /tɛkˈniːk/ | The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. |
| reverse noun | /ɹɪˈvɝs/ | The opposite of something. |
| pour verb | /poɹ/ | To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it. |
| enhance verb | /ɪnˈhæns/ | To augment or make something greater. |
| grasp verb | /ɡɹæsp/ | To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand. |
| verge noun | /vɜːd͡ʒ/ | A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger. |
| multiply verb | /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ | To increase the amount, degree or number of (something). |
| regenerate verb | /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ | To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner. |
| negative adjective | /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ | Not positive or neutral; bad; undesirable; unfavourable. |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| positive adjective | /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ | Included, present, characterized by affirmation. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
| alive adjective | /əˈlaɪv/ | Having life; living; not dead. |
| kick verb | /kɪk/ | To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can'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.
- 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 curse, technique, reverse.
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.