Shadowing Practice: Making a tiny Smart Level ⚖️ - 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 “Making a tiny Smart Level ⚖️”. This video has 5 sentences and 62 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:18.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| angle noun | /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ | A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle). |
| buzz noun | /bʌz/ | A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones. |
| detect verb | /dɪˈtɛkt/ | To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing. |
| sensor noun | /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ | A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner. |
| coil noun | /kɔɪl/ | Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral. |
| tilt verb | /tɪlt/ | To slope or incline (something); to slant. |
| onboard adjective | /ɒnˈbɔːd/ | Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel. |
| slider noun | /ˈslaɪdɚ/ | A potentiometer with a linearly sliding control. |
| tiny adjective | /ˈtaɪni/ | Very small. |
| motion noun | /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ | A change whereby something goes from one place to another; a state of progression from one place to another; a change of position with respect to time. |
| print verb | /pɹɪnt/ | To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine. |
| cell noun | /sɛl/ | A single-room dwelling for a hermit. |
| smart adjective | /smɑɹt/ | Exhibiting social ability or cleverness. |
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 angle, buzz, detect.
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.