Shadowing Practice: How to Sincerely Apologize to Someone You Hurt Deeply - 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 “How to Sincerely Apologize to Someone You Hurt Deeply”. This video has 16 sentences and 162 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:17. The speaker talks at a steady 127 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% 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 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| apologize verb | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| genuine adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ | Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native. |
| engage verb | /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ | To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| demonstrate verb | /ˈdɛm.ənˌstɹeɪt/ | To show how to use (something). |
| boundary noun | /ˈbaʊndɹi/ | The dividing line or location between two areas. |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| justification noun | /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence. |
| willingness noun | /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ | The state of being willing |
| empathy noun | /ˈɛmpəθi/ | Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person. |
| amend verb | /əˈmɛnd/ | To make better; improve. |
| remorse noun | /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ | A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning. |
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 | have hurt · have learned |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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 apologize, deeply, genuine.
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.