Shadowing Practice: If you know these, you're fluent! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Finish the English phrase.
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Better late than never.
3
She finally paid me back.
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Better late than never.
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If you can't beat them, join them.
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This means if you can't defeat your opponent, you should be on their side.
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I joined a rival company after our startup failed.
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If you can't beat them, join them.
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A leopard can't change its spots.
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We say this when we know someone won't change their habits or character.
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Aula said she would start arriving on time, but hasn't yet.
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You know a leopard can't change its spots.
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
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This means you shouldn't count on something if it hasn't happened yet.
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You haven't received the prize money yet.
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
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You're barking up the wrong...
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Do you know the answer?
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Let me know in the comments.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “If you know these, you're fluent!”. This video has 19 sentences and 141 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:05. The speaker talks at a steady 129 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| hatch verb | /hæt͡ʃ/ | To emerge from an egg. |
| leopard noun | /ˈlɛp.ɚd/ | A large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia (Panthera pardus). |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| opponent noun | /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ | One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something. |
| rival noun | /ˈɹaɪvəl/ | A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary… |
| bark noun | /bɑɹk/ | The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree or of various other woody plants. |
| startup noun | /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ | The act or process of starting a process or machine. |
| fail verb | /feɪl/ | To be unsuccessful. |
| prize noun | /ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ | That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power. |
| defeat verb | /dɪˈfiːt/ | To overcome in battle or contest. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- If you can't beat them, join them.
- You know a leopard can't change its spots.
- Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
- You haven't received the prize money yet.
- Do you know the answer?
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 | hasn't happened · haven't received |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · shouldn't count |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start arriving |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | You're barking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, don't, hasn't. 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.
- 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 hatch, leopard, arrive.
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.