Shadowing Practice: Learn English With Hermione Granger ( Character ) - 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English With Hermione Granger ( Character ) - 1”. This video has 8 sentences and 69 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:26.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| crucial adjective | /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ | Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital. |
| ingredient noun | /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ | One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food. |
| forgetfulness noun | /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ | The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind. |
| potion noun | /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ | A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical. |
| besides adverb | /bɪˈsaɪdz/ | Also; in addition. |
| wonder noun | /ˈwʌndɚ/ | A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise… |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Besides, you're saying it wrong.
- Come on, and we can't be seen.
- Congratulations, I can't believe you solved it.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can't be seen |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was wondering |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're saying |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to buy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, we've, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, potion /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/
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 solve, congratulations, crucial.
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.