This speaking lesson is built on the video “Lesson 28-1 - I Passed It!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Anna, nervous, washington, drive, driving. This video has 62 sentences and 328 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:21. The speaker talks slowly, about 98 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 62 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
yell verb	/jɛl/	To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
awful adjective	/ˈɔːfʊl/	Very bad.
pedal noun	/ˈpɛdəl/	A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.
buckle noun	/ˈbʌkəl/	A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the…
honk verb	/hɑŋk/	To use a car horn.
license noun	/ˈlaɪ.səns/	A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
rent noun	/ˈɹɛnt/	A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
wheel noun	/ˈwiːl/	A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
equipment noun	/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/	The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
traffic noun	/ˈtɹæfɪk/	Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.
engine noun	/ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/	A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
push verb	/pʊʃ/	To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
farm noun	/ˈfɑɹm/	A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.
hello	/hɛˈloʊ/	A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
afraid adjective	/əˈfɹeɪd/	Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

This is my driver's license.
Anna, did you get your driver's license?
Why are you talking to yourself?
When I'm nervous, I talk to myself.
Why is everyone honking at us?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past	were yelling · were driving
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary	need to be · need to walk

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, can't. 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 yell, awful, pedal.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →

Shadowing Practice: Lesson 28-1 - I Passed It! - Learn English Speaking with Video

Choose a practice mode

Download App

Lesson 23-2 - What Do You Want

Lesson 40 1 The Woods Are Alive

Lesson 29-1 - A Long Time Ago

Lesson 18-1 - She Always Does That

Lesson 25-1- Watch Out!

Lesson 31-1 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Lesson 14-1 - How About This

Lesson 23-1 - What Do You Want

Lesson 42-1 - I Was Minding My Own Business

Lesson 17-1 - Are You Free on Friday

Lesson 30-1 - Rolling on the River

Lesson 21-1 - Can You Come to the Party

Lesson 26-1- This Game Is Fun!

Lesson 22-1- Next Summer

Lesson 19-1 - When Do I Start

Lesson 24-1- Yesterday Was Amazing!

Lesson 47-1 - How Can I help

Lesson 15-1 - I Love People Watching!

Lesson 27-1 - I Can't Come In

Lesson 20-1 - What Can You Do

A Day in My Life 28: Renting a Car

Tiếng Anh cơ bản bài 2: Xin chào, tôi là Anna! (VOA)

Listening Practice Through Dictation 1-for beginners- Unit 24: Grandfather's Birthday - L24

A Day in My Life 29: Washing Mrs. Lee's Car

I MISSED MY STOP! 😱 | Real-Life English Conversation & Listening Practice

Pre-drive Checklist on Your Driving Test #drivingtest #driverlivense #driving #drivinglesson #cars

14. Operating a Car | English for Everyday Activities

Taxi Driver - Take A Taxi - Taxi - Daily English - English Conversation Practice - English Speaking

DICTATION2 UNIT18

Breaking v3.0 - Topic 15 - Have you ever ...?

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson