Shadowing Practice: Lana Del Rey - West Coast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 370 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 96 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| balcony noun | /ˈbælkəni/ | An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window. |
| swing verb | /ˈswɪŋ/ | To rotate about an off-centre fixed point. |
| cousin noun | /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ | Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a… |
| icon noun | /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ | An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion. |
| puppy noun | /ˈpʌpi/ | A young rat. |
| ditch noun | /dɪt͡ʃ/ | A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage. |
| luna noun | /ˈlunə/ | A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna. |
| commodore noun | /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/ | A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
| starlet noun | /ˈstɑɹlɪt/ | A young actress with a promising career ahead of her. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| golden adjective | /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ | Made of, or relating to, gold. |
| equal adjective | /ˈiːkwəl/ | The same in one or more respects. |
| grace noun | /ɡɹeɪs/ | Charming, pleasing qualities. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, they'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 balcony, swing, cousin.
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.