Shadowing Practice: Medicine In 2027 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Medicine In 2027”. This video has 12 sentences and 89 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:41. The speaker talks at a steady 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 3 of its 12 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| surgeon noun | /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ | One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals. |
| potato noun | /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ | The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum. |
| minus | /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ | Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). |
| parlay verb | /ˈpɑɹˌleɪ/ | To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers. |
| loan noun | /loʊn/ | An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| surgery noun | /ˈsɝ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ | The act or process of medical intervention involving incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body; an instance of this process (a procedure). |
| turkey noun | /ˈtɝki/ | A wild turkey of Meleagris gallopavo. |
| bet verb | /ˈbɛt/ | To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager. |
| medicine noun | /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ | A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm so sorry about your parlay.
- Hey, what do you think family medicine's gonna eat for lunch today?
- I'm gonna have to get another student loan.
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 | have left |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is canceled |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna eat · gonna have |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, I'm. 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.
- 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 cancel, sandwich, surgeon.
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.