Shadowing Practice: How my husband models masculinity for our boys - Learn English Speaking with Video
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a big part of healthy masculinity should be service.
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Like, for instance, when we had groceries at the front door, I expected our boys to carry the groceries for me to the kitchen.
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Yeah.
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And I kept saying, thank you, gentlemen.
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Thank you, gentlemen.
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Because they should know that part of being a man is serving those around you, and specifically serving the women around you.
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You can see the fruit of how you've modeled what it looks like to be a loving, manly husband and the way that our kids talk to me.
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If I'm, like, sad, they're like, it's gonna be okay, mommy.
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Wait, I love that.
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Why do I love that our kids say that to you?
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I'm so grateful that they have you as an example to look to
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because you are an amazing example of what it means to be manly nowadays.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “How my husband models masculinity for our boys”. This video has 12 sentences and 147 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:40. The speaker talks fast, about 223 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| groceries noun | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store. |
| manly adjective | /ˈmænli/ | Having the characteristics of a man. |
| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
| nowadays adverb | /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ | At the present time; in the current era. |
| masculinity noun | /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ | The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness. |
| kitchen noun | /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ | A room or area for preparing food. |
| specifically adverb | /spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/ | In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly. |
| instance verb | /ˈɪnstəns/ | To mention as a case or example; to refer to. |
| fruit noun | /fɹut/ | A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically |
| serve verb | /sɝv/ | To be a formal servant for (a god or deity); to worship in an official capacity. |
| husband noun | /ˈhʌzbənd/ | A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| healthy adjective | /ˈhɛl.θi/ | Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've modeled |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should know |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | kept saying |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is serving |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/, specifically /spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
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 gentleman, groceries, manly.
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.