Shadowing Practice: Listening dictation 3 unit 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Listening dictation 3 unit 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Mom, responsibility, dog. This video has 23 sentences and 209 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:33. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| expense noun | /ɪkˈspɛns/ | A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds. |
| puppy noun | /ˈpʌpi/ | A young rat. |
| lawn noun | /lɔːn/ | Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown. |
| companionship noun | /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ | The state of having or being a companion. |
| mow verb | /ˈmoʊ/ | To cut down grass or crops. |
| license noun | /ˈlaɪ.səns/ | A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit. |
| feed verb | /fiːd/ | To give (someone or something) food to eat. |
| discuss verb | /dɪˈskʌs/ | To converse or debate concerning a particular topic. |
| newspaper noun | /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ | A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality… |
| reserve noun | /ɹɪˈzɝv/ | The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception. |
| lock noun | /lɑk/ | Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't have · will be · I'll get |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to remind · has to go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'll, isn'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 remind, expense, puppy.
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.