Shadowing Practice: Kalogeras Sisters TRY EVERY YOGURT SPOT IN THE CITY - 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 TRY EVERY YOGURT SPOT IN THE CITY”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: yogurt, granola, chocolate. This video has 553 sentences and 4031 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:08. The speaker talks fast, about 182 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 84 of its 553 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| yogurt noun | /ˈjɒɡ.ət/ | A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring. |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| bite verb | /baɪt/ | To cut into something by clamping the teeth. |
| homemade adjective | Made at home. | |
| mill noun | /mɪl/ | A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.) |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| menu noun | /ˈmɛn.juː/ | The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare. |
| potato noun | /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ | The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum. |
| berry noun | /ˈbɛɹi/ | A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties. |
| strawberry noun | /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ | The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria. |
| organic adjective | /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ | Pertaining to or derived from living organisms. |
| ratio noun | /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ | A number representing a comparison between two named things. |
| flavor noun | /ˈfleɪvə/ | The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect. |
| curry noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ | One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavored by a spiced sauce. |
| ideal adjective | /aɪˈdi(ə)l/ | Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| look up verb | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | To have better prospects. |
| pull up verb | /ˌpʊl ˈʌp/ | To lift upwards or vertically. |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How far would you go for a sneaky rank?
- Where did I have this?
- You know what I'm saying?
- You know what I'm talking about?
- Cantina's number one on your list?
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 | we've been eating · I've been watching |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've ever had · we've been · you've never had |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is definitely made · be declared · is frozen |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · my least favorite · the cutest |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 161 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, shock /ʃɔk/, passion /ˈpæʃən/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/
- Long words — get the stress right: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/, desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/, competitor /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
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 yogurt, freeze, bite.
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.



























