Shadowing Practice: Michael (2026) 4K - Bad (11/11) | Movieclips - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Michael (2026) 4K - Bad”. This video has 37 sentences and 373 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:07. The speaker talks slowly, about 91 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% 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
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| devil noun | /ˈdɛvəl/ | An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. |
| slap noun | /slæp/ | A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat. |
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| pride noun | /pɹaɪd/ | A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc). |
| kid noun | /ˈkɪd/ | A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| wind noun | /ˈwɪnd/ | Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. |
| throw verb | /θɹoʊ/ | To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air. |
| stone noun | /stoʊ̯n/ | A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| listen up verb | To listen closely; to pay attention. |
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 | I've heard · has answered |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm telling · I'm kidding · You're throwing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | Will you change · won't you slap · I'll tell |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm not going to die · Gonna get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 51 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. 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 devil, slap, bind.
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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