Shadowing Practice: Kygo & Selena Gomez - It Ain't Me (Audio) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 277 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:32. The speaker talks slowly, about 78 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| whiskey noun | /ˈwɪski/ | A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley). |
| sip verb | /sɪp/ | To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time. |
| libertine noun | /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ | One who is freethinking in religious matters. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| wake verb | /ˈweɪ̯k/ | (often followed by up) To stop sleeping. |
| floor noun | /flɔː/ | The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room. |
| grow verb | /ˈɡɹəʊ/ | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| memory noun | /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/ | The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will. |
| net noun | /nɛt/ | A mesh of string, cord or rope. |
| ill adjective | /ɪl/ | Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
| leave behind verb | To abandon. |
| stay out verb | To spend time out of one's house. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were sipping · were staying |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't be · you'll be · won't let |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna walk · gonna rock · gonna leave |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 44 contractions and reduced forms, such as ain't, I'll, gonna. 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 whiskey, sip, libertine.
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.