Shadowing Practice: Learn English with ROSÉ — APT. - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English with ROSÉ — APT”. This video has 301 sentences and 3475 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:30. The speaker talks at a natural 162 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 48 of its 301 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| hank noun | /ˈhæŋk/ | A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope. |
| pate noun | /peɪt/ | The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color. |
| hamburger noun | /ˈhæmˌbɜɹ.ɡɚ/ | A hot sandwich consisting of a patty of cooked ground beef or a meat substitute, in a sliced bun, usually also containing salad vegetables, condiments, or both. |
| chic adjective | /ʃik/ | Elegant, stylish. |
| chill verb | /tʃɪl/ | To lower the temperature of something; to cool. |
| combo noun | /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ | A small musical group. |
| funsies noun | The act of doing something fun or for fun, instead of in earnest. | |
| acknowledge verb | /əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/ | To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in. |
| sweat verb | /swɛt/ | To emit sweat. |
| needy adjective | /ˈniːdi/ | In need; poor. |
| jokingly adverb | /ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ.li/ | In a joking manner. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| catchy adjective | /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ | Instantly appealing and memorable. |
| flashcard noun | /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ | A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which… |
| morph noun | /mɔː(ɹ)f/ | A recurrent distinctive sound or sequence of sounds representing an indivisible morphological form; especially as representing a morpheme. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| play around verb | To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way. | |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| work out verb | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | To calculate. |
| bring up verb | To mention. | |
| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. | |
| fit together verb | To put the appropriate parts of (something) into a whole; to combine pieces that go together to create a finished object. | |
| get along verb | To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble. | |
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
- Don't you need me like I need you now?
- What is your favorite song?
- Have you ever played any drinking games?
- Don't you want me like I want you baby?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | you've been avoiding · haven't been taking · haven't been working |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · we've just seen · have learned |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is followed · is asked · being required |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | catchy, which means · speech, which is · below, which will |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 80 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chic /ʃik/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, innovative /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/, spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like hank, pate, hamburger.
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.






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