Shadowing Practice: Indian Bank Robbery - Gabriel Iglesias - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Indian Bank Robbery - Gabriel Iglesias”. This video has 26 sentences and 223 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:24. The speaker talks at a natural 160 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 7 of its 26 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rob verb | /ɹɑb/ | To steal from, especially using force or violence. |
| commit verb | /kəˈmɪt/ | To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto. |
| laughter noun | /ˈlæftɚ/ | The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound. |
| blaze noun | /bleɪz/ | A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| tech noun | /tɛk/ | Technology. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| gun noun | /ˈɡʌn/ | A device for shooting projectiles or ditto (a shooter), functioning through stored energy: a firearm, cannon, harpoon gun/spear gun, raygun, etc, not a bow and… |
| imagine verb | /ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/ | To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind. |
| sweet adjective | /swit/ | Tasting of sugars. |
| crime noun | /kɹaɪm/ | A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law. |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| authority noun | /əˈθɔɹədi/ | Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm gonna tell you something right now.
- Look at everybody, oh, I can't remember, bro.
- You know, you're gonna rob a bank.
- Would you please take the money?
- When did you get the computer?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, they're, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/, authority /əˈθɔɹədi/
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 rob, commit, laughter.
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.