Shadowing Practice: Maximize Organization Success with PMI - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This C1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Maximize Organization Success with PMI”. This video has 16 sentences and 212 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:20. The speaker talks at a natural 158 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| acumen noun | /ˈækjəmən/ | Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind. |
| cohort noun | /ˈkoʊ̯ˌhɔɹt/ | A group of people supporting the same thing or person. |
| elevate verb | /ˈɛləveɪt/ | To raise (something) to a higher position. |
| forefront noun | /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ | The leading position or edge. |
| relevance noun | /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ | The property or state of being relevant or pertinent. |
| sustainability noun | /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ | A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest… |
| surround verb | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. |
| incorporate verb | /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ | To include (something) as a part. |
| continually adverb | /kənˈtɪnjuəli/ | In regular or repeated succession; very often. |
| certification noun | /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of certifying. |
| adapt verb | /əˈdæpt/ | To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit. |
| adjust verb | /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ | To modify. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
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 always had |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, we've, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, continually /kənˈtɪnjuəli/, certification /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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 acumen, cohort, elevate.
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.