Shadowing Practice: im feeling good today #Jennie #Blackpink - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 8 sentences and 70 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:29.
Key vocabulary in this video
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| surround verb | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. |
| positive adjective | /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ | Included, present, characterized by affirmation. |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| warm adjective | /wɔɹm/ | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
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 | haven't had |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are warmed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm trying |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, haven'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 stretch, throat, vibe.
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.