Shadowing Practice: Loki being very UNSERIOUS for almost 13 minutes straight - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 255 sentences and 1569 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:33. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bravo | /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ | Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer. |
| rescue verb | /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ | To save from any violence, danger or evil. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| sacred adjective | /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ | Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy. |
| timeline noun | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future). |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| coordinate verb | /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/ | To place in the same order or rank. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| stab verb | /stæb/ | To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger. |
| plead verb | /pliːd/ | To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| establishment noun | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/ | The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. | |
| move along verb | To continue without being distracted; to keep going. | |
| shut up | /ʃʌt ʌp/ | Stop talking (usually in the form of making annoying, irrelevant, or false comments, during a period of peace and quiet, or when one is not allowed to talk)… |
| stay away verb | To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something. | |
| turn back verb | To reverse direction and retrace one's steps. |
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 met · I've missed · I've been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is called · will not be bullied · be massacred |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 60 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, leather /ˈlɛðɚ/, theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, cloth /klɒθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: establishment /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/, possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/, ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/, ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: coordinate /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/, establishment /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/, humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/, eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/, patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/
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 bravo, rescue, resource.
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.





















