Shadowing Practice: Learn English With Family Guy - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You asked for it, so we did it!
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Today, we’re learning English with the popular American animated series, Family Guy.
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And if you’re new here, every week we help you understand fast speaking natives without getting lost, without missing the jokes, and even without subtitles.
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Just like Svitlana who says that she can understand now even when natives cut and connect their words! And you will, too.
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So just hit the subscribe button and the bell down below so you don’t miss a single new lesson.
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By the way, do you get confused when natives speak fast like this?
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Well, in our 3-part masterclass we will help you to learn the three secrets to understanding fast native speech, which are: 1) Connected speech, just like you’ve seen here 2) Learning the vocabulary that we natives really use 3) Understanding the culture, so that you can laugh at all the jokes It is absolutely free, so I recommend that you sign up now by clicking up here or you can click down in the description below.
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By the way, if you’re learning English, it’s very likely that you will need to speak it at the airport, right?
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That’s why we made this lesson teaching you everything that you need to communicate confidently at the airport.
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You can find that in the description down below, and I highly recommend that you watch it after you finish this lesson!
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Alright, well I hope you have had fun today and laughed a ton with Family Guy.
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I bet that this helped you with your listening, right?
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However, a lot of learners tell me that their biggest frustration is actually speaking because they just don’t have anyone to speak English with.
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Now that is exactly why we have built the RealLife App.
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At the touch of a button, you can connect to other learners around the world to practice your speaking in fun, dynamic, short conversations while also learning about other cultures.
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In addition to this, you will continue to improve your listening with real life native conversations that include transcripts and vocabulary practice.
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And guess what? All of this is FREE!
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Does this sound like a dream?
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Well now it’s a dream come true!
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So, download it and improve your English communication now by clicking the link down in the description or you can just search for the RealLife English App in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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See you there!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English With Family Guy”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: native, English, learning, lesson, description. This video has 21 sentences and 406 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:58. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 5 of its 21 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| dynamic adjective | /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ | Changing; active; in motion. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| frustration noun | /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something. |
| transcript noun | /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ | Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| animate adjective | /ˈæn.ə.mət/ | That lives. |
| confidently adverb | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. |
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sign up verb | To add a name to the list of people who are participating in something. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've seen · have had · have built |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | we're learning · you're learning · is actually speaking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will help · will need · will continue |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to speak · need to communicate |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
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 lesson, connect, vocabulary.
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.