Shadowing Practice: ILLIT (아일릿) 'It’s Me’ Official MV (Performance ver.) - 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 “ILLIT (아일릿) 'It’s Me’ Official MV”. This video has 47 sentences and 266 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:12. The speaker talks at a steady 121 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 64% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 30 of its 47 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bias noun | /ˈbaɪ.əs/ | Inclination towards something. |
| flounder verb | /ˈflaʊ̯ndɚ/ | To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered. |
| tortilla noun | /tɔɹˈti.ə/ | A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour. |
| wander verb | /ˈwɑndɚ/ | To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood. |
| peek verb | /piːk/ | To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep. |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| gram noun | /ˈɡɹæm/ | A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g. |
| yell verb | /jɛl/ | To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement. |
| messy adjective | /ˈmɛsi/ | In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly. |
| idol noun | /ˈaɪ.dl̩/ | A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power. |
| honesty noun | /ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ | The act, quality, or condition of being honest. |
| puppy noun | /ˈpʌpi/ | A young rat. |
| headline noun | /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ | The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article. |
| loyal adjective | /ˈlɔɪəl/ | Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something. |
| hilarious adjective | /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/ | Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 34 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, you're. 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 bias, flounder, tortilla.
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.