Shadowing Practice: Inglês com TODO MUNDO ODEIA O CHRIS - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Inglês com TODO MUNDO ODEIA O CHRIS”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: que, father, supposed, jail, voc. This video has 296 sentences and 2660 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:18. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 65% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 74 of its 296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| paragraph noun | /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ | A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic. |
| commodore noun | /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/ | A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
| dismiss verb | /dɪsˈmɪs/ | To discharge; to end the employment or service of. |
| pron noun | Filter-avoidance spelling of porn. | |
| informal adjective | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | Not formal or ceremonious. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| verb noun | /vɝb/ | A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. |
| analyze verb | /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ | To subject to analysis. |
| algorithm noun | /ˈælɡəɹɪðm̩/ | A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input… |
| diz noun | /dɪz/ | A tool, often a flat circle, with one or more holes for passing wool through to form roving of a specified thickness. |
| ess noun | /ˈɛs/ | The name of the Latin script letter S/s. |
| qu noun | An administrative subdivision of China roughly equivalent to districts, distinguished from the more rural "counties" (xian). | |
| translate verb | /tɹænzˈleɪt/ | To change spoken words or written text (of a book, document, movie, etc.) from one language to another. |
| abbreviate verb | /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ | To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| bring out verb | To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You think I'm playing?
- Boy, you think I'm playing with you?
- Who you supposed to be?
- What'd I tell you, dude?
- What'd I tell you dude?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | daddy, which means · verb, which are · plain, which means |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being threatened · is represented · was adapted |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was asking · was saying · was talking |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should have |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 178 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðm̩/, threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, abbreviate /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/, abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/, qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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 paragraph, commodore, dismiss.
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.











