Shadowing Practice: Introducing the new iPhone Duo - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Introducing the new iPhone Duo”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: iphone, screen, picture. This video has 35 sentences and 378 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:57. The speaker talks at a steady 128 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| thin adjective | /ˈθɪn/ | Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| layer noun | /ˈleɪ̯ɚ/ | A single thickness of some material covering a surface. |
| smooth adjective | /smuːð/ | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
| incredibly adverb | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ | In an incredible manner; not to be believed. |
| component noun | /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ | A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| remarkable adjective | /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ | Worthy of remark; notable; interesting. |
| dual adjective | /ˈdul/ | Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components. |
| photographer noun | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ | One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation. |
| tune noun | /tjuːn/ | A melody. |
| snap verb | /snæp/ | To fracture or break apart suddenly. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| reflection noun | /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ | The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. |
| intensity noun | /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ | The quality of being intense. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | their latest · the biggest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll really see · you'll see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thin /ˈθɪn/, smooth /smuːð/
- Long words — get the stress right: incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/, nanotechnology /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/
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 thin, clock, layer.
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.