Shadowing Practice: Inside Gigi Hadid's Prada Bag | Vogue India - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 114 sentences and 1002 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:52. The speaker talks at a steady 127 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| anyways adverb | /ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/ | Anyway, anyhow, in any case. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| disposable adjective | /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ | That can be disposed of. |
| passport noun | /ˈpæspɔɹt/ | An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued. |
| wipe verb | /waɪp/ | To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.) |
| hazard noun | /ˈhæzəd/ | The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. |
| toddler noun | /ˈtɑdlɚ/ | A young child (typically between one and three years old) who has started walking but not fully mastered it. |
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| wire noun | /ˈwaɪɚ/ | Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die. |
| rarely adverb | /ˈɹɛəɹli/ | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
| butter noun | /ˈbʌtɚ/ | A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk). |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| toy noun | /tɔɪ/ | Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| put together verb | To assemble, construct, build, or formulate. |
| write down verb | To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 33 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: cashmere /kæʒˈmiɹ/, shabby /ˈʃæbi/
- Long words — get the stress right: miniature /ˈmɪn.(i)ə.tʃəɹ/, sanitizer /ˈsænɪtaɪzɚ/
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 anyways, everyday, calendar.
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 | I've been · There's probably been · I've had |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might bring · might put |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm traveling · you're looking · they're hiding |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will occupy · she'll go · will love |
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.

















