Shadowing Practice: АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ПО МУЛЬТИКАМ — Мадагаскар / Madagascar (1) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 484 sentences and 2847 words to shadow. The speech runs for 28:49. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| digit noun | /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ | A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system. |
| interrupt verb | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking. |
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| heck | /hɛk/ | Hell. |
| boom verb | /bum/ | To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound. |
| cellar noun | /ˈsɛləɹ/ | An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter. |
| grass noun | /ɡɹɑːs/ | Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as… |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| faculty noun | /ˈfæk.əl.ti/ | The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff. |
| shelf noun | /ʃɛlf/ | A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| tube noun | /tuːb/ | Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go along verb | To participate, cooperate, or conform. | |
| stand over verb | To be very watchful of. | |
| throw out verb | /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ | To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away. |
| get out verb | To leave or escape. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
| break out verb | To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly. | |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| help out verb | To provide assistance. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 60 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, tooth /tuθ/, mouthful /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, shock /ʃɔk/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, acceptable /əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, individually /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əli/
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 digit, interrupt, examination.
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 | we've heard · I've seen · I've never thought |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | were released · been known · are not known |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who are · numbers, which can |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should have · should go |
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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