Shadowing Practice: Lauv - Hey Ari [Official Video] - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Lauv - Hey Ari”. This video has 30 sentences and 248 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:33. The speaker talks slowly, about 97 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 6 of its 30 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| atmosphere noun | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
| therapist noun | /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ | Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally. |
| sober adjective | /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ | Not drunk; not intoxicated. |
| mali noun | /ˈmɑli/ | A member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener. |
| lovesick adjective | Behaving oddly, or as though in distress, due to being overcome by feelings of unrequited or unfulfilled love. | |
| attitude noun | /ˈætɪˌtud/ | The position of the body or way of carrying oneself. |
| empty adjective | /ˈɛm(p).ti/ | Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant. |
| quit verb | /kwɪt/ | To leave (a place). |
| sick adjective | /ˈsɪk/ | In poor health; ill. |
| fear verb | /fɪə/ | To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| see through verb | To perceive visually through something transparent. | |
| build up verb | To erect; to construct. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, are you, are you happy?
- Hey, are you happy?
- Hey, are you really happy?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, doesn't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/, throw /θɹoʊ/
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 pill, cloud, atmosphere.
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.