Shadowing Practice: Kris Jenner Answers 'Ellen’s Burning Questions' - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We're back with Kris Jenner, and we're going to play Burning Questions because you're freezing.
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So we thought if we play Burning Questions, you're going to warm up.
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Thank God.
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You answer the question and then hit that, OK?
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I'll try to play along, but it's mainly for you.
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Name three things in your nightstand.
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Oh, a heating pad, I swear.
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A Bible and lip stuff.
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There's no. She wants me to say vibrator.
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I- No, I don't.
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Yeah, you do.
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You were waiting for that.
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No, I don't.
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She was.
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I was not waiting for that. But is there?
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All right.
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Besides your face, what body part do you look at the most in the mirror?
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Probably my eyes.
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Don't, are you supposed to do that?
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Yeah.
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OK.
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Thank you.
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Do you have a favorite child?
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It's always different. Who?
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You know, it depends on what day it is.
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Who is it today?
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Kendall.
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Is Kylie trying for another baby?
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I don't know.
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Is Khloe moving to Cleveland?
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Maybe.
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How much cash is in your purse right now?
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$500.
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You're just guessing that.
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I know.
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Why wasn't I invited to Kylie's birthday party?
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Do you know that that is such a good question?
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Thank you.
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Yeah, but I brought you a party favor.
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I don't care.
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I did.
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Your boyfriend, Corey, who I love also, gives the best.
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Finish that sentence.
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Earrings.
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Yeah, these were her Wednesday earrings.
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Like, literally for Wednesday, he gave her these this morning.
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I know.
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He's so cute.
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I know.
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He's the best.
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What TV show other than yours are you watching?
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Dateline.
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Don't watch alone.
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I know.
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If you can't sleep in the middle of the night, what do you do?
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Watch Dateline.
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It's not good.
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What's your favorite curse word?
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Which of your kids is the smartest?
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Kip.
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How many pairs of shoes do you own?
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A lot.
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Ballpark.
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Like 100?
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Yeah.
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It's a lot.
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It's too many.
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It's too many.
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What do you wear to bed at night?
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PJs.
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What color?
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Black.
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Cotton.
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White trim.
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Size medium. Who makes them?
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Casa Bella.
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All right.
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I want some Casa Bella ones too.
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What is the fashion trend that you don't understand?
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The bike shorts that Kim wears.
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When you have a meeting, are you on time, early, or late?
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Early.
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What's your go-to excuse to get out of an event?
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I'm filming.
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That's a good one.
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Isn't it?
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I know.
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You too.
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You can always say that.
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Sorry.
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We don't film.
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Who is the best cook in your family?
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Chloe.
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Me. Who?
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You, who?
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Who do you want?
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Kylie.
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Kylie.
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Just naming all of them.
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All of them.
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All right.
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It is called Keeping Up With A Kardashian.
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It airs Sundays on E!
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We'll be right back.
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Yes, we will.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 104 sentences and 467 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:35. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| cotton noun | /ˈkɑt.n̩/ | A soft, fibrous, usually white substance consisting of fine hairs, especially the substance around the seeds of a plant of genus Gossypium. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| purse noun | /pɚs/ | A small bag for carrying money. |
| trim verb | /ˈtɹɪm/ | To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. |
| earring noun | /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ | A piece of jewelry worn on the ear. |
| ballpark noun | /ˈbɔl(ˌ)pɑɹk/ | A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played. |
| nightstand noun | A small table or cabinet, often with one or more drawers or shelves, placed beside the head of a bed. | |
| vibrator noun | /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ | A trembler, as of an electric bell. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| keep up with verb | To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one. | |
| play along verb | To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke. | |
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, we're. 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.
- 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 mirror, cotton, invite.
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.