Shadowing Practice: KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 11 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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News in 60 is supported by El Pato Fresh Mexican Restaurants.
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Today marks 25 years since the deadly 9-11 attacks.
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Several remembrance events will be happening across the valley today.
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Some of those events happening in Farr, McAllen, and Harlingen.
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For details, you can visit our website, krgv.com.
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Mission PD just received two grants.
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One of them will help to keep young offenders out of the criminal justice system.
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The second grant will aim to put more officers on the ground along with new equipment.
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And this man is behind bars today.
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He's accused of killing three of his family members at Alton.
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A grand jury indicted Garub Chopra in the murders of his mother, father and grandmother.
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The three were found in an Alton home back in June.
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Chopra is facing multiple charges including capital murder.
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A hearing has not been set yet.
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And the weather will have highs today in the triple digits with no chance of rain.
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As always, you can check out the free KRGV weather app for your complete first warm-five forecast.
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That's your News in 60.
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I'm Joel Genueva.
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Have a great day.
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News in 60 is supported by El Pato Fresh Mexican Restaurants.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 11”. This video has 20 sentences and 197 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:13. The speaker talks at a natural 162 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| triple adjective | /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ | Made up of three related elements, often matching |
| deadly adjective | /ˈdɛdli/ | Causing death; lethal. |
| grandmother noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ | A mother of someone's parent. |
| forecast noun | /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ | An estimation of a future condition. |
| digit noun | /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ | A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system. |
| accuse verb | /əˈkjuz/ | To find fault with, blame, censure. |
| offender noun | /əˈfen.dɚ/ | One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong. |
| remembrance noun | /ɹɪˈmɛm.bɹəns/ | The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection. |
| indict verb | /ɪnˈdaɪt/ | To accuse of wrongdoing; charge. |
| grant verb | /ɡɹɑːnt/ | To give (permission or wish). |
| detail noun | /ˈdi.teɪl/ | A part small enough to escape casual notice. |
| jury noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ | A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is supported · were found · has not been set |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · will help · will aim |
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 triple, deadly, grandmother.
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.