Shadowing Practice: Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc Had Monza ALL to Themselves 😳 - 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 “Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc Had Monza ALL to Themselves 😳”. This video has 17 sentences and 176 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 61 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| photographer noun | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ | One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation. |
| drone noun | /dɹoʊn/ | A male hymenopteran (ant, bee, hornet, or wasp), whose sole primary function is to mate with the queen. |
| mechanic noun | /mɪˈkænɪk/ | Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft… |
| racetrack noun | /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ | A course over which any type of races are run. |
| videographer noun | Any person involved in the production of video material, but especially a person who uses a video camera. | |
| everywhere adverb | /ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ | In or to all locations under discussion. |
| empty adjective | /ˈɛm(p).ti/ | Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant. |
| camera noun | /ˈkæməɹə/ | A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs. |
| session noun | /ˈsɛ.ʃən/ | A period of time devoted to a particular activity. |
| content noun | /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ | That which is contained. |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| metal noun | /ˈmɛ.təl/ | Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stay behind verb | To remain where one is, whilst others leave. |
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 | I've never been |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we've, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: session /ˈsɛ.ʃən/, push /pʊʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
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 boot, photographer, drone.
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.