Shadowing Practice: Jax - Like My Father (Official Video) - 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 “Jax - Like My Father”. This video has 21 sentences and 257 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 92 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gray adjective | /ɡɹeɪ/ | Of a color between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness. |
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
| accidentally adverb | /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ | In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly. |
| flip verb | /flɪp/ | To throw so as to turn over. |
| apology noun | /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). |
| forehead noun | /ˈfɔɹ.hɛd/ | The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. |
| royalty noun | /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ | The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch. |
| prom noun | /pɹɑm/ | A promenade concert. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| fake adjective | /feɪ̯k/ | Not real; false, fraudulent. |
| dirty adjective | /ˈdɝti/ | Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
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 | someone who makes · man who loves |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll say · We'll flip |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, wanna, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
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 gray, friendship, accidentally.
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.