Shadowing Practice: I'm Feeling Tremendous X Killua - 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 “I'm Feeling Tremendous X Killua”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: chauffeur, clap, Nobel, tremendous, statue. This video has 31 sentences and 378 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:39. The speaker talks fast, about 229 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 65% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| statue noun | /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ | A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting. |
| tremendous adjective | /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ | Awe-inspiring; terrific. |
| clap verb | /klæp/ | To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. |
| chauffeur noun | /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ | A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine). |
| everywhere adverb | /ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ | In or to all locations under discussion. |
| fill verb | /fɪl/ | To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full. |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| existence noun | /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ | The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood. |
| shoulder noun | /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ | The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| mention verb | /ˈmɛnʃən/ | To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify |
| crowd noun | /ˈkɹaʊ̯d/ | A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order. |
| honor noun | /ˈɒn.ə/ | Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fill up verb | To make (something) completely full. |
| finish up verb | To complete the last details of a task. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, ain't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/, shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/, finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/, mention /ˈmɛnʃən/
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 statue, tremendous, clap.
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.