Shadowing Practice: I BUILT A FULLY REALISTIC METRO IN ROBLOX! | Metro Builder (BETA) - Learn English Speaking with Video

What if you could build your own fully realistic metro station in Roblox?

Today, I'm starting completely from scratch, and this game lets me design the station, name it, add trains, choose drivers,

place props, and so much more.

So let's see how realistic we can make it.

Let's get started.

So to start off, let's create a fresh new save.

We can have up to three saves in this game, so I'm going with a completely new one.

And here we are inside the Builder menu.

On the left, we have a full panel of station pieces and line options.

Under pieces, we have different types of pre-built stations, custom stations, and tracks.

Then, under lines, we can create completely custom metro lines, which is exactly what we'll be doing in today's video.

So, grab your popcorn, sit back, and subscribe to the channel for more awesome content.

Okay, so I've added a custom station, and this is basically where we're going to start our entire metro system.

Now, we can name the station whatever we want, so I'm thinking Bunny Central.

Honestly, that sounds pretty good and definitely feels like an actual metro station.

But if you have any better name suggestions, let me know in the comments.

And look at this custom station.

It actually looks pretty great.

But unlike the other stations, there's no pre-built stuff here, so we have to build everything ourselves.

We can add props and construction pieces like these arches, pillars, and more, which gives us a lot of freedom to get creative.

However, since the game is still in beta, there aren't too many building props available yet.

So for today's video, I'm going to build on a pre-built station instead.

But before we start building the station itself, we should first finish the line and track layout.

That way, we'll know exactly where everything goes and can properly build the station around our tracks.

So, let's extend the track by 100 meters.

And after that, we've got our Metro 14 station.

For the name, mmm, Bunny Square sounds perfect.

It actually sounds like a proper metro station name.

Now let's add some more tracks.

Around 100 to 200 meters apart should be perfect.

And now let's add an island platform station.

We'll place it about 104 meters further down the line.

But wait, we almost forgot to name the station.

Let's call this one Bunny Junction.

That sounds pretty good.

Again, let's continue extending the tracks.

We'll keep around 100 to 200 meters of distance between each station.

Now let's add another station.

This one will be station A.

After that, we'll continue extending the tracks, but this time, let's add some turns and curves instead of keeping everything completely straight.

This will make the Metro line feel much more realistic and eventually allow us to loop back toward where we started.

The turns are actually super easy to make in this game, which makes building the Metro line so much more fun.

And with these realistic graphics, the whole system is starting to look really good.

I'm already loving how this is coming together.

Alright guys, I'm going to build a few more stations off camera to speed things up, and I'll meet you guys once I'm done.

Alright guys, this is what our station line and route looks like so far, and honestly, it looks perfect.

We could definitely extend it even more, but for now, I think this is enough because i know you

and i are both excited to build the actual station

so let's stop messing around

and get right into it it's finally time to customize our

main station all right we're finally in the station customization menu this is what our pre-built station looks like

and honestly it already looks pretty great but now it's time to make it even better.

Let's start with something every metro station needs, ticket machines.

Because without tickets and income, we're not letting anyone into our metro station.

So let's place the ticket machines right next to the entrance.

As soon as passengers come down the stairs, they can grab or scan their tickets before heading into the station and waiting for their train.

That should make the entrance feel a lot more realistic.

Also, this spawner point looks pretty bad on its own, but we can actually take advantage of it.

As soon as players join the server, they'll spawn up on the overpass, making it look like they're actually coming from somewhere instead of just randomly appearing inside the station.

It's a small detail, but it makes the whole station feel a lot more realistic.

There we go, we can adjust it a little bit more to make it look better, and once we're happy with it, we can move on to the next part of the station.

We'll also add a few more ticket machines, because one machine definitely isn't enough for all the people coming to our station.

Otherwise, we're going to end up with a massive queue, and we definitely don't want passengers waiting forever just to get a ticket.

The detail on these props is actually pretty amazing.

And you can even change the color, appearance, and material of some props, just like this ticket machine.

But honestly, I think we should keep it as it is because it already looks great.

And I think five ticket machines should be more than enough for this platform.

Let's also add a security gate for some extra security.

We want to make sure passengers aren't bringing anything dangerous or illegal into the station.

Our goal is to make this subway one the safest and most secure metro systems around.

We'll add a security gate for each ticket machine so everything looks organized, consistent, and complete.

This way, every entrance has the same setup instead of leaving any gaps or empty spaces.

All right, let's add some warning and safety signs around the station so passengers know the rules and what they shouldn't do.

It's a small detail, but it'll make the station feel much more realistic and properly managed.

I just found this really cool dim hanging light and I actually love how it looks.

I'm going to place it right over here

because it gives the station a really calm and cozy subway vibe while also adding some nice lighting to the platform.

Let's also remove these uncomfortable chairs.

They don't really fit the vibe of our station and honestly there are already way too many of them.

We'll replace them with some better seating that matches the station's style and makes the platform feel much more comfortable for passengers.

Let's also add some trash cans around the station to keep everything clean and tidy.

We definitely don't want passengers calling our metro station dirty, so having trash cans around the platform should help keep the place looking clean and well maintained.

Let's also add a toolbox for when trains need repairs or maintenance, and I just found this bucket and litter prop, which gave me an idea.

We could turn this area into a little maintenance or construction zone by adding a few more props around it.

That way it'll actually look like the station is being repaired or upgraded, instead of just having random props placed around.

I've also added some sandbags, and if we add a few construction cones, this area will look even better.

The cones can help block passengers from going through

while also making it obvious that this section is under construction or being repaired.

It's a small detail, but it really helps tell the story of what's happening here.

We almost forgot the most important signs, the departure and arrival signs.

Let's add some hanging signs from the roof so passengers can easily see where they need to go.

It'll also make the station feel much more realistic and like an actual metro station.

Let's also add some warning signs around here so passengers know not to enter this area.

With the cones, barriers, and construction props already in place, these signs will make it much clearer that this section is off-limits and under construction.

We've also got this train signal that tells the trains where to go, so let's place it right here along the track.

It's another small detail, but it makes the station feel much more realistic and functional, just like a real metro system.

And I also found this curved wall advertisement board, which looks really cool.

So instead of using the regular wall-mounted one, we can place this here to give the station a more modern and realistic look.

It also adds a bit more detail to the empty wall.

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And I also found these proper metro seats, and honestly, these are perfect for the station.

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They fit the vibe really well, and they look much better than the old chairs we had before.

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I also added some box props and an old mattress for the workers.

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It looks pretty cool, even though we won't actually have any workers here.

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I guess it could also work as a little resting area for homeless people, which adds another realistic detail to the station.

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And I also found this cool-looking door, so I decided to place it underneath the stairs in the underpass.

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Maybe this could be a future janitor or maintenance room, who knows.

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I'm also going to place it near the spawn area, so when players spawn there, it'll look like they've just walked out of that door.

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It makes the whole station feel much more realistic.

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We also can't forget the security cameras for some extra protection.

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I found this really cool circular camera, and I think it'll look perfect right in the middle of the station.

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That way, it can cover as much of the platform as possible, and make the station feel even more secure.

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Lastly, let's move this spawn point down to the underpass as well.

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Now, both spawn points will be in the same area, making it look much more natural and realistic when players join the station.

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I also found this small paper holder, and I think it would look great on the other side of the platform.

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It's a tiny detail, but sometimes these little props are what make the station feel more realistic and complete.

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And last but not least, I found this cool metal barrier, and I think we can put it here as well.

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It looks great and adds another small detail to the station, making everything feel more organized and realistic.

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And finally, we're done with this station.

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We'll definitely come back later and add even more cool details to the rest of the station, but for now, it's looking pretty great.

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Before we publish it, though, we have a few things we need to sort out.

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We need to select the trains for our stations so they can actually spawn and players can use them.

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Oh, and it looks like one of our stations doesn't have a name, so let's fix that before we publish.

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There are also different types of subway trains we can choose from, which is pretty awesome!

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It honestly makes this game feel like a full-on metro sandbox, because we can build our own stations, create routes, and even choose the trains that run on them.

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Let's also add some simple rules for the station.

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Not anything too strict, because at the end of the day, we're here to have fun.

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We just need a few basic rules to keep everything organized while we finish up these reports.

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Alright guys, we're finally ready to drive the train and check out our metro station.

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Right now we're at Bunny Original Station, which is the pre-built one, but we need to head over to the actual station we built.

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So let's get ourselves a train, spawn it, and see how our metro system looks from a passenger's perspective.

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So we're driving the RATP subway train, and this train is actually really clean.

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The interior looks amazing, and we've even got some pretty cool controls, including announcements, which we'll check out later.

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But for now, let's take a quick look around the coaches.

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Everything is really clean and nicely designed, just like a real subway train.

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Alright, let's load up some passengers and head over to our main station that we built ourselves.

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This looks amazing!

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Seeing the tracks we built and the actual train really shows how everything came together.

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It's also pretty cool seeing the routes we created in the build menu now working in-game.

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All those turns, curves, and stations we placed are finally coming to life!

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And one of my friends just passed by on the train.

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I'm glad he liked the station.

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It's always nice seeing other players actually enjoy something you spent so much time building.

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And we've finally arrived at our station.

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Now let's check out some of the coolest features of this train, the station announcements and door-closing sound effects.

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Let's see how realistic they actually sound.

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Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

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Cuidado con el espacio entre el vagón y el andenne.

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Well, that was pretty awesome to hear.

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The announcements and door sounds really add to the realism.

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Now, let's finally hop back on the train and head over to our last station. And there we are.

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We finally arrived at our last station.

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And honestly, it already looks really cool.

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Let's stop the train and take a proper look around.

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We've got the ticket machines, security gates, metro seating, hanging signs, advertisements, warning signs, trash cans,

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and even security cameras around the station.

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We also added a small construction and maintenance area with cones, barriers, sandbags, and tools, which makes it feel like the station is actually being worked on.

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And the best part is seeing all these little details come together with the tracks and layout we built earlier.

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It really feels like an actual metro station now.

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Well guys, that's all for today's video.

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Thanks for watching, and I'll see you guys in the next one.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 162 sentences and 2406 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:50. The speaker talks fast, about 188 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
metro noun	/ˈmɛtɹoʊ/	A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.
realistic adjective	/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/	Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.
prop noun	/pɹɑp/	An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
passenger noun	/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/	One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.
subway noun	/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/	An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
custom noun	/ˈkʌstəm/	Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
extend verb	/ɛkˈstɛnd/	To increase in extent.
meter noun	/ˈmitəɹ/	A device that measures things.
cone noun	/ˈkoʊn/	A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
gate noun	/ˈɡeɪ̯t/	A doorlike structure outside a house.
trash noun	/tɹæʃ/	Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.
repair verb	/ˈɹiːpɛɚ/	To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
entrance noun	/ˈɛn.tɹəns/	The action of entering, or going in.
announcement noun	/əˈnaʊns.mənt/	An act of announcing, or giving notice.
menu noun	/ˈmɛn.juː/	The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
check out verb		To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
come together verb	/ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/	To assemble; to congregate; to combine.
look around verb		To inspect a building or area.
come back verb		To return to a place.
come down verb		To descend, fall down, collapse.
finish up verb		To complete the last details of a task.
go through verb		To travel from one end of something to the other.
mess around verb		To fiddle idly.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 58 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we'll, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: trash /tɹæʃ/, publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/
Long words — get the stress right: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/

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 metro, realistic, prop.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	lines, which is · game, which makes · from, which is
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	I've added · I've also added · they've just walked
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	being repaired · being worked · be featured
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should first · should be · should make

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.

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