This video has 81 sentences and 395 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:37. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
taxi noun	/ˈtæksi/	A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
bicycle noun	/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/	A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s…
metro noun	/ˈmɛtɹoʊ/	A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.
clock noun	/klɑk/	A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
pitch noun	/pɪt͡ʃ/	A throw; a toss; a cast, as of something from the hand.
swing verb	/ˈswɪŋ/	To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
cheers	/t͡ʃɪəz/	A common toast used when drinking in company.
baseball noun	/ˈbeɪs.bɔl/	A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and East Asia, in which the objective is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run…
ticket noun	/ˈtɪk.ɪt/	A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc.
plate noun	/ˈpleɪ̯t/	A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
bike noun	/baɪk/	Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle.
anybody	/ˈɛn.i.bə.di/	Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
sold out adjective	Completely sold; of which no more is in stock.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things	faster than · earlier than · better than
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should go · ought to take · should buy
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	are you going · am taking · I'm taking

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, won'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 taxi, bicycle, metro.

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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