Shadowing Practice: izna 'METRONOME' MV - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “izna 'METRONOME' MV”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: metronome, moving, loud. This video has 20 sentences and 249 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 87 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| metronome noun | /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/ | A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes. |
| tempo noun | /ˈtɛm.poʊ/ | A frequency or rate. |
| sync noun | /sɪŋk/ | Harmony. |
| rhythm noun | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. |
| chaos noun | /ˈkeɪˌɑs/ | The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony. |
| steady adjective | /ˈstɪdi/ | Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. |
| uptempo adjective | Having a fast tempo. | |
| sway verb | /ˈsweɪ̯/ | To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock. |
| loudly adverb | /ˈlaʊdli/ | In a loud manner; at a high volume. |
| fade verb | /feɪd/ | To hit the ball with the shot called a fade. |
| spotlight noun | /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ | A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage. |
| upside noun | /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ | The highest or uppermost side or portion of something. |
| pulse noun | /pʌls/ | A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them; the… |
| dive verb | /daɪv/ | To swim under water. |
| flip verb | /flɪp/ | To throw so as to turn over. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathe /bɹiːð/
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 metronome, tempo, sync.
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.