Shadowing Practice: how to instantly manifest ANYTHING you want without fail - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “how to instantly manifest ANYTHING you want without fail”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: manifest, instantly, manifestation, experience. This video has 282 sentences and 3106 words to shadow. The speech runs for 17:50. The speaker talks at a natural 174 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| manifest noun | /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ | A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship. |
| affirm verb | /əˈfɝm/ | To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively. |
| manifestation noun | /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ | The act or process of becoming manifest. |
| repetition noun | /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated. |
| waver verb | /ˈweɪvəɹ/ | To swing or wave, especially in the air, wind, etc.; to flutter. |
| tier noun | /ˈtɪɚ/ | A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another. |
| affirmation noun | /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ | That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. |
| diligent adjective | /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ | Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused. |
| unstoppable adjective | /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ | Unable to be stopped. |
| suppress verb | /səˈpɹɛs/ | To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. |
| circumstance noun | /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ | Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event. |
| continuously adverb | /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ | Without pause. |
| assumption noun | /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ | The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| anytime adverb | At any time. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. | |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| jump out verb | To emerge suddenly. | |
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. | |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| search up verb | To obtain something, especially information, about (something) from a source (especially electronic sources). | |
| show up verb | To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We're back with another video.
- We're in a very malleable world.
- We're going to stick to the topic.
- How do you describe yourself?
- Is it like actually my thing?
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 | I've ever created · I've done · have said |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who instantly · someone who can · someone who struggles |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is born · is needed · was born |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 116 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: manifestation /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/, assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: manifestation /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/, continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/, epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/
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 manifest, affirm, manifestation.
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.












