Shadowing Practice: Low - Flo Rida (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Low - Flo Rida”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: floor, shorty, Jean, baggy, sweatpants. This video has 48 sentences and 602 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:41. The speaker talks at a natural 163 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| slap noun | /slæp/ | A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat. |
| strap noun | /stɹæp/ | A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like. |
| sexy adjective | /ˈsɛksi/ | Having sex appeal; attractive. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| jeans noun | /d͡ʒiːnz/ | A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. |
| tone noun | /ˈtəʊn/ | A specific pitch. |
| soldier noun | /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ | A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member. |
| crack noun | /kɹæk/ | A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| spin verb | /spɪn/ | To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction. |
| mama noun | /ˈmɑmə/ | Synonym of mother (“a female parent”). |
| pole noun | /pəʊl/ | Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object. |
| rubber noun | /ˈɹʌbɚ/ | Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene. |
| poster noun | /ˈpoʊstɚ/ | A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall. |
| tattoo noun | /tæˈtuː/ | An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn around verb | To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount. |
| hold up verb | To wait or delay. |
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 | was looking |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm making · I'm playing · I'm zoning |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to fold · had to handle · Had to break |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | that'll make |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as ain't, I'm, that'll. 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.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like slap, strap, sexy.
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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