Shadowing Practice: Keep Your Chin Up - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to English in a Minute, where we teach you all about idioms in American English.
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If you have ever heard American English before, you may have heard this.
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Keep your chin up.
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What does this mean?
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Let's find out by listening to an American English conversation.
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I don't know if I can take any more anymore.
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First my car broke down, then I was late for work, and now my boss is mad at me for being late.
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You'll have a better day tomorrow.
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Just keep your chin up.
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Keep your chin up means to keep your spirits high and remain cheerful in a difficult situation.
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Keep your chin up.
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This is an informal expression that can be used in any situation and everybody in America will understand you.
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And that's English in a Minute.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Keep Your Chin Up”. This video has 13 sentences and 136 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:54. The speaker talks at a natural 150 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| chin noun | /ˈt͡ʃɪn/ | The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth. |
| informal adjective | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | Not formal or ceremonious. |
| cheerful adjective | /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/ | Noticeably happy and optimistic. |
| idiom noun | /ˈɪdiəm/ | A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| remain verb | /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ | To stay after others or other parts have been removed or otherwise disappeared. |
| spirit noun | /ˈspɪɹɪt/ | The soul of a person or other creature. |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
| conversation noun | /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ | Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| break down verb | To stop functioning. |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
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 ever heard |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be used |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may have |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll have · will understand |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
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 chin, informal, cheerful.
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.