Shadowing Practice: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Brains!
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Rotten, reanimated, and ravenous for humans.
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The dead are rising from their graves.
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The whole world is in a frenzy.
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The infections are spreading fast, and it's overwhelming our defense.
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Here's how to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Zombies have swarmed folklore and pop culture all throughout history.
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They're often depicted as insatiable, reanimated corpses, or infected people spreading a deadly virus.
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Either way, they're never in a good mood to come back from the dead, and they've got a craving for fresh human flesh.
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What should you do if you're surrounded by zombies? Do you stay put?
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Do you get out as soon as possible?
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Here's a few tips that might save your skin and your brains.
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Step 1.
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Run.
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Donquering down in a city might look like a good idea.
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You can live in the fanciest buildings, it won't be hard to find supplies, and you'll have access to loads and loads of food.
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That's what I'm talking about.
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But food and supplies aren't the only things you'll be swimming in.
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Soon enough, you could be surrounded by thousands of zombies.
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A study by the University of Leicester theorized that in about 100 days, humankind would fall to the apocalypse.
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There would be less than 300 human survivors, and the zombies would outnumber us a million to one.
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So get out of the city and as far away from populated areas as humanly possible.
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From what movies have told us, zombies are terrible swimmers.
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Finding refuge on a boat would be your safest bet to get away from zombies.
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And whatever you do, don't head straight to the gun store once the news breaks out.
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Sure, it may seem like a good idea to defend yourself,
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but tons of panicking people scrambling to arm themselves doesn't make for a good situation.
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In a stressful situation like this, there's bound to be friendly fire and a number of misfires.
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You're hurrying to get out of town, but there aren't any bodies of water nearby.
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Where should you go now?
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Run to the hills.
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Step 2.
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Zombie-proof your safe house.
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Unfortunately you're stuck on land where the zombies have a better chance of having you for dinner.
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The next best place to go are hilly, mountainous regions.
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Hopefully you won't run into a pack of zombies that were hikers in their past lives.
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Most zombies will have a hard time wrapping their heads around unstable terrain.
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Once you've found an elevated spot, you'll want to find a building made of concrete, brick or metal.
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Anything weaker, like wood, drywall or glass, could easily be torn down by a horde of zombies.
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Fortify all of the entryways, barricade the doors with furniture, board up the windows, and block off your fireplace.
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Santa won't be paying you a visit this year.
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It could be a hungry ghoul coming down your chimney.
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All is quiet.
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The final board is nailed in.
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You're safe to breathe a sigh of relief.
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But you can't hide here forever.
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You're going to have to head out and gather some food and supplies.
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Get ready.
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Step 3.
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Suit up.
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Fashion a suit of armor out of anything you can find.
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Hockey pads, gloves, oh, and a helmet to protect your brains.
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After all, it's better to look weird and be safe than be zombie chow.
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Likewise, arm yourself with anything you can find to protect yourself.
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When in doubt, always stay away and avoid fighting the zombies.
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You should only use your weapons if they get a little too close for comfort.
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Step 4.
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Gather the essentials.
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Don't drive to the supermarket.
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The loud noise could alert the zombies to you.
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Again, you're going to want to avoid densely populated areas, so your trip to the store doesn't turn into a bloody one.
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Gather enough bottled water and non-perishable items, like canned foods, to last you a minimum of a few weeks.
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Stock up on important medications, first aid supplies, and emergency supplies such as batteries, a cell phone, and a radio.
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Look for warm clothes and bedding to keep you comfortable, too.
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It might get a little chilly if there's no one around to keep the electricity and heating running.
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You're done gathering the supplies, but there are a lot more zombies outside than when you first arrived.
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There's nowhere to go.
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You're going to have to get up close and personal with these ankle biters.
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Step 5.
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Mask your scent.
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You might be able to handle one or two zombies, but there are way too many out there to fight.
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Try to hide until they leave, or create a distraction.
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But if all else fails, you're going to have to stroll with the walking dead.
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You're going to have to smell like them too.
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Camouflaging yourself in zombie flesh or guts could mask your smell from the zombies, letting you walk right past them.
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Ugh, I think I'm gonna be sick.
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Researchers at Doan College in Nebraska even concocted a perfume to help camouflage against zombies.
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Call it Ode to Death.
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Ah, how romantic.
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It uses two chemical compounds that a decomposing body produces, putrescine and cadaverine.
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The result, well, smells like rotting flesh.
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Maybe we could just arm ourselves with bottles of Ode to Death in a zombie apocalypse.
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You made it out bite free!
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Now let's wash off these zombie guts.
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While hordes of hungry zombies might seem far-fetched, there are lots of other things in the world that could eat us.
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How would you deal with a piranha feeding frenzy?
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Don't worry, we have just the video to help on how to survive.
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Speaking Goals for This Clip

This video is perfect for english speaking practice focused on storytelling and giving step-by-step instructions. It targets fluency in describing hypothetical scenarios, using sequential language ("Step 1," "next best place"), and conveying urgency—key skills for IELTS speaking practice and real-world communication. The vivid narrative also helps with maintaining a natural pace and engaging tone, ideal for shadow speech exercises.

Phrase Bank

  • "swarmed folklore and pop culture"
  • "insatiable, reanimated corpses"
  • "get out as soon as possible"
  • "save your skin and your brains"
  • "zombie-proof your safe house"
  • "fortify all of the entryways"
  • "barricade the doors with furniture"
  • "head out and gather some food and supplies"

These phrases are reusable in casual conversations, creative storytelling, or even explaining practical tasks. Practice saying them aloud to build confidence in using descriptive and action-oriented language.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The video’s rhythm—mixing fast-paced urgency with detailed explanations—helps improve shadowspeaks skills. Focus on mimicking the stress in words like "ravenous," "overwhelming," and "frenzy" to master emotional intonation. Notice how the speaker pauses before key steps ("Step 1. Run.") to emphasize importance; replicate this to make your speech clearer. For shadow speak practice, play short clips and repeat immediately, matching the speed and emphasis to refine your natural flow. This will also help with understanding and using conditional structures ("If you're surrounded...") and hypothetical language ("would be your safest bet") accurately.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhave swarmed · have told · you've found
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itcould be surrounded · be torn · is nailed

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →