Shadowing Practice: Kingsman 4K HDR | Water Test - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I'm sorry.
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I'm not
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going to be a good one.
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Hey, hang on, who is a fucking bull?
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I'm sorry so
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I'm sorry.
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Congratulations on completing your first task.
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Charlie, Roxy, well done.
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Well done.
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For those of you who are still confused, if you can get a breathing tube around a U-bend of a toilet, you have an unlimited air supply.
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Simple physics, worth remembering.
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Eggsy, well done for spotting that was a two-way mirror.
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I've probably seen enough of them.
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Yeah, you can all wipe those smirks off your faces.
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Because as far as I'm concerned, every single one of you has failed.
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You all forgot the most important thing.
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Teamwork.
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So much for classic army technique.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Kingsman 4K HDR”. This video has 18 sentences and 121 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:16.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| technique noun | /tɛkˈniːk/ | The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| physics noun | /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ | The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy. |
| tube noun | /tuːb/ | Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape. |
| bull noun | /bʊl/ | Specifically, one that is uncastrated. |
| toilet verb | /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ | To assist another (a child, etc.) in using a toilet. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| bend verb | /bɛnd/ | To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. |
| unlimited adjective | /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ | Limitless or without bounds; unrestricted. |
| wipe verb | /waɪp/ | To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.) |
| smirk noun | /smɝk/ | An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful. |
| teamwork noun | The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal. |
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 | I've probably seen · has failed |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most important |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
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 confused, mirror, technique.
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.