Shadowing Practice: KjB x Mina Young - Can We Take A Trip | Lyrics Video - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “KjB x Mina Young - Can We Take A Trip”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: trip, baby, sip, rainbow, kiss. This video has 23 sentences and 324 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:27. The speaker talks slowly, about 94 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 5 of its 23 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| ease verb | /iz/ | To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc. |
| gentle adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. |
| sway verb | /ˈsweɪ̯/ | To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock. |
| alcohol noun | /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ | Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH). |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| trip noun | /tɹɪp/ | A journey; an excursion or jaunt. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| weather noun | /ˈwɛðɚ/ | The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc. |
| wind noun | /ˈwɪnd/ | Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. |
| strength noun | /ˈstɹɛŋθ/ | The quality or degree of being strong. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
| forever adverb | /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run away verb | To flee by running. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as wanna, we'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: weather /ˈwɛðɚ/, strength /ˈstɹɛŋθ/
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 cloud, ease, gentle.
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.