Shadowing Practice: Học 20 phrases tiếng Anh qua phim Slow Horses (Level B2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Học 20 phrases tiếng Anh qua phim Slow Horses”. This video has 439 sentences and 5946 words to shadow. The speech runs for 27:55. The speaker talks fast, about 213 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| robbery noun | /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ | The act or practice of robbing. |
| spy noun | /spaɪ/ | A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage). |
| dawn noun | /dɔːn/ | The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise. |
| bless verb | /blɛs/ | To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify. |
| indulge verb | /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ | To yield to a temptation or desire. |
| charger noun | /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ | A device that charges or recharges. |
| sanctuary noun | /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ | A place of safety, refuge, or protection. |
| journalist noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ | The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly. |
| sin noun | /ˈsɪn/ | A violation of divine will or religious law. |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| dump verb | /dʌmp/ | To release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner. |
| intel noun | /ˈɪnt.ɛl/ | Intelligence (secret information). |
| miserable adjective | /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ | In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor. |
| locker noun | /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ | A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come across verb | To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition. |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| drive up verb | To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to increase. |
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
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 left here, I would blow · If the word is not, I will be |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has gone · have seen · haven't shot |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who are · people who use · man that has |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be found · is often used · is called |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 73 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, haven't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/, chef /ʃɛf/, sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/
- Long words — get the stress right: sanctuary /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/, miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/, equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/, extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/
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 robbery, spy, dawn.
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.





















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