Shadowing Practice: Honkai: Star Rail EP: Proi Proi - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
1
Legends aren't born that way But by deeds Bloodlines denotes nothing How do towering trees grow from a seed?
2
And achievements rise from the ash?
3
We endure and suffer lose and bleed Still we clash against the sky You and I are weak like the reeds But chasing flames is carved into creed Cleave the darkness, seize the light Daybreak's meant to be free We are gonna shatter the ties Time's worn away the lives And bygones Leaving faith to resound Behold all the pioneering souls In the gloom, they strive to flash Though the journey’s filled with wounds and tolls Still we clash against the sky Let's defy the judgment of flaws Would rather die than kneel down or crawl Cleave the darkness, seize the light Daybreak's meant to be free We are gonna shatter the ties You and I are weak like the reeds But chasing flames is carved into creed Cleave the darkness, seize the light A brand new dawn’s within reach We are gonna make it untied
📺 Same Channel
B11
Improv Tour Trailer: "To the Onlooker" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B23
Keeping Up With Star Rail — Evanescia: The Sweet and Squishy Wrecking Ball! | Honkai: Star Rail
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B1Aventurine • Waveflair Character Trailer: "Exclusive Scoop" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensHigh School Students
B23
Improv Tour Trailer: "Death of the Elation" | Honkai: Star Rail
University StudentsWorking Adults
B19
Animated Short: "Your Ending, My Beginning" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensHigh School Students
C15
Cyrene Character Trailer: "With You Once More" | Honkai: Star Rail
University StudentsWorking Adults
A13
Robin • Summeretto Character Trailer: "Chasing the Wind" | Honkai: Star Rail
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B13
Robin Trailer — "Sway to My Beat" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensDaily Conversation
B14
I'll Never Forgive Star Rail
Business EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B12
Animated Short: "Is This Game Even Playable?" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensHigh School Students
B23
Animated Short "Hark! There's Revelry Atop the Divine Mountain" | Honkai: Star Rail
TeensHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B21
Myriad Celestia Trailer: "Beyond the Chorus" | Honkai: Star Rail
Business EnglishUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
✨ Recommend Video
B21
10 sentences
Dua Lipa & The Weeknd - War Kill Dreams | Live Performance Collab | New Music Video
University StudentsWorking Adults
B21
164 sentences
Elden Ring - All Boss Dialogues (Introduction, Player Death, Boss Defeat)
University StudentsWorking Adults
B21
9 sentences
wiege｜ Alien Stage
University StudentsWorking Adults
B110 sentences
"The hardest choices require the strongest will."
University StudentsWorking Adults
B21
18 sentences
King Gnu - AIZO
University StudentsWorking Adults
C11
29 sentences
Dirt Poor Robins - Enchanté (Official Audio and Lyrics)
University StudentsWorking Adults
B21
62 sentences
Scaramouche Intro
High School StudentsUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B21
24 sentences
Through Patches of Violet by Mili (lyric video)
University StudentsWorking Adults
B25
142 sentences
ZHONGLI ALL VOICE LINES (ENGLISH)
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B24
23 sentences
Army Of Lovers - Crucified (Lyrics)
University StudentsWorking Adults
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 3 sentences and 171 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:42. The speaker talks slowly, about 63 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 64% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| darkness noun | /ˈdɑɹk.nɪs/ | The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light. |
| seize verb | /ˈsiːz/ | To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture. |
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| flame noun | /fleɪm/ | The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat. |
| reed noun | /ɹiːd/ | Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water. |
| clash noun | /ˈklæʃ/ | A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash. |
| creed noun | /kɹid/ | That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or… |
| flash verb | /flæʃ/ | To cause to shine briefly or intermittently. |
| suffer verb | /ˈsʌfɚ/ | To undergo hardship. |
| legend noun | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ | The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend). |
| achievement noun | /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ | The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment. |
| judgment noun | /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ | The act of judging. |
| wound noun | /ˈwund/ | An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. |
| toll noun | /təʊl/ | A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair… |
| pioneer noun | /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ | One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wear away verb | To erode gradually and progressively. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, aren't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: clash /ˈklæʃ/, flash /flæʃ/, shatter /ˈʃætɚ/
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 darkness, seize, chase.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | aren't born · is carved |
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.