Shadowing Practice: I’d Do It Or Diee | Jim Rohn. #jimrohnmotivation - 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 “I’d Do It Or Diee”. This video has 9 sentences and 112 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:34. The speaker talks fast, about 195 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 |
|---|---|---|
| climb verb | /ˈklaɪ̯m/ | To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending). |
| extent noun | /ɪkˈstɛnt/ | A range of values or locations. |
| resist verb | /ɹɪˈzɪst/ | To attempt to counter the actions or effects of. |
| benjamin noun | /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ | A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin. |
| rocky adjective | /ˈɹɑki/ | Abounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks. |
| stake noun | /steɪk/ | A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay. |
| strange adjective | /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation. |
| wave verb | /weɪv/ | To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely. |
| aside adverb | /əˈsaɪd/ | To or on one side so as to be out of the way. |
| existence noun | /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ | The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood. |
| mountain noun | /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ | An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of… |
| purpose noun | /ˈpɜːpəs/ | The end for which something is done, is made or exists. |
| powerful adjective | /ˈpaʊɚfl̩/ | Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence. |
| somebody | /ˈsʌmˌbədi/ | Some unspecified person. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| step aside verb | To move out of the way of somebody or something. |
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 | They've told · It's never been done |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been done |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, ain't, they've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 climb, extent, resist.
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.