Shadowing Practice: I hit the Ivern easter egg against WORLDS Pros. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “I hit the Ivern easter egg against WORLDS Pros”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Rageblade, item, board, Blighting, Gnar. This video has 202 sentences and 1219 words to shadow. The speech runs for 31:17. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 56 of its 202 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| component noun | /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ | A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. |
| trash noun | /tɹæʃ/ | Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse. |
| tier noun | /ˈtɪɚ/ | A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another. |
| cloak noun | /kləʊk/ | A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| suck verb | /sʌk/ | To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). |
| ugly adjective | /ˈʌɡli/ | Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing. |
| refuse verb | /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ | To decline (a request or demand). |
| genius noun | /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ | Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art… |
| reward noun | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | Something of value given in return for an act. |
| bow noun | /ˈboʊ̯/ | A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows. |
| shield noun | /ˈʃild/ | A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. |
| convince verb | /kənˈvɪns/ | To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence. |
| upgrade verb | /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ | To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components. |
| mandatory adjective | /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ | obligatory; required or commanded by authority. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| play through verb | To overtake a slower group of players ahead of one's own group, rather than waiting for them to finish the hole before proceeding. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you have a remover?
- Wait, aren't I getting it for sure?
- Who cares if we make ugly items?
- What did you learn in this game?
- I mean, if I don't hit, what can I do?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 43 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: trash /tɹæʃ/, shield /ˈʃild/, shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/, negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: mandatory /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/, negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/
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 component, trash, tier.
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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