Shadowing Practice: Introductions & Greetings - English Conversation Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 4 sentences and 76 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:44.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| informal adjective | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | Not formal or ceremonious. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| divide verb | /dɪˈvaɪd/ | To split or separate (something) into two or more parts. |
| greet verb | /ɡɹiːt/ | To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing. |
| greeting noun | /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ | A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence. |
| friendly adjective | /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ | Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| introduction noun | /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/ | The act or process of introducing. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| begin verb | /bɪˈɡɪn/ | To start, to initiate or take the first step into something. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
| useful adjective | /ˈjuːsfəl/ | Having a practical or beneficial use. |
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 | have divided |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | we're going to look |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will have |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/, introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
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 formal, informal, introduce.
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.