Shadowing Practice: KPop Demon Hunters Part 12 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “KPop Demon Hunters Part 12”. This video has 46 sentences and 242 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:28. The speaker talks at a natural 165 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 8 of its 46 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| skip verb | /skɪp/ | To move by hopping on alternate feet. |
| disappointed adjective | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ | Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down. |
| hunter noun | /ˈhʌntɚ/ | One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman. |
| strengthen verb | /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ | To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify. |
| hormone noun | /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ | Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| reschedule verb | /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ | To schedule again or at a different time. |
| fault noun | /fɔlt/ | Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| handle noun | /ˈhæn.d(ə)l/ | The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved. |
| trouble noun | /ˈt͡ʃɹʌbəl/ | A distressing or dangerous situation. |
| fear verb | /fɪə/ | To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm. |
| push verb | /pʊʃ/ | To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
| back off verb | To move backwards away from something. | |
| push up verb | To make (something) higher; to increase. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm sorry about this show.
- I'm sure everything will be fine.
- Girls, I can't handle this!
- What do we tell the fans?
- Rumi, why don't we take a break?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, gotta, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 skip, disappointed, hunter.
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.