Shadowing Practice: Kalogeras Sisters GRWM PANIC PACK FOR LOS ANGELES! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Kalogeras Sisters GRWM PANIC PACK FOR LOS ANGELES!”. This video has 608 sentences and 6076 words to shadow. The speech runs for 31:59. The speaker talks fast, about 190 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| makeup noun | /ˈmeɪkʌp/ | An item's composition. |
| edit verb | /ˈɛdɪt/ | To change a text, or a document. |
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| scout noun | /ˈskaʊ̯t/ | A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground. |
| cock noun | /kɑk/ | A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). |
| delete verb | /dɪˈliːt/ | To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. |
| burger noun | /ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/ | A hamburger. |
| jelly noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛli/ | A dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and… |
| belt noun | /ˈbɛlt/ | A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. |
| sexy adjective | /ˈsɛksi/ | Having sex appeal; attractive. |
| gorgeous adjective | /ˈɡoɹd͡ʒəs/ | Sumptuously dressed. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| take off verb | To remove. | |
| blow down verb | To knock over with an air current, most often wind. | |
| break out verb | To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly. | |
| break through verb | To gain popularity. | |
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. | |
| dry out verb | To cause moisture to be completely removed from; to make dry. | |
| fall down verb | /fɔl ˈdaʊn/ | To fall to the ground. To collapse. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Are we seeing a pattern here?
- What does your top say?
- Are you the one that's been eating them?
- How are you filming like this?
- You know how she's been wearing my pajama pants every day?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | he's been wanting · have been using · I've been wearing |
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you hit me up, I'll spank · If they don't fit you, I'll take |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have i not done · have i done · have seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being done · be impressed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 324 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/
- Long words — get the stress right: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/, photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like outfit, pants, wrap.
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.





























