Shadowing Practice: Ice Cream | Funny Episodes | Mr Bean World - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 306 sentences and 1006 words to shadow. The speech runs for 40:33. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| bean noun | /ˈbi(ː)n/ | Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| pump noun | /pʌmp/ | A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. |
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
| daddy noun | /ˈdædi/ | Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father. |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| underground adjective | /ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/ | Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. |
| steady adjective | /ˈstɪdi/ | Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. |
| devil noun | /ˈdɛvəl/ | An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. |
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| reception noun | /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ | The act of receiving. |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| come away verb | To become separated from something. |
| fill up verb | To make (something) completely full. |
| get away verb | To move away (from). |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
| wrap up verb | To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it. |
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 | I've left · I've lumbed · I've lost |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is going · are just moving · I'm coming |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll just I · I'll be · I'll pump |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm just going to wait · gonna rain |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 34 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/, dash /ˈdæʃ/, gracious /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/
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 bean, clock, pump.
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.













