Shadowing Practice: Microsoft SCAM!?! #pc #tech #pcrepair #computerrepair #laptoprepair - 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 “Microsoft SCAM!?!”. This video has 12 sentences and 247 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. The speaker talks fast, about 248 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 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
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| browser noun | /ˈbɹaʊ.zəɹ/ | One who or which browses. |
| scam noun | /ˈskæm/ | A fraudulent or dishonest deal. A swindle. |
| override verb | /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ | To ride across or beyond something. |
| malicious adjective | /məˈlɪʃəs/ | Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice. |
| restart verb | /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ | To start again. |
| startup noun | /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ | The act or process of starting a process or machine. |
| desktop noun | /ˈdɛsktɒp/ | The top surface of a desk. |
| tab noun | /tæb/ | A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc. |
| supposedly adverb | /səˈpoʊ̯.zɪd.li/ | As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people. |
| fortunately adverb | /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ | In a fortunate manner. |
| interact verb | /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ | To engage in communication and other shared activities (with someone). |
| locally adverb | /ˈləʊkəli/ | With respect to place; in place. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| open up verb | To open. | |
| back up verb | To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. | |
| close out verb | To terminate; to call the end of. | |
| run through verb | To summarise briefly. | |
| start up verb | /stɑɹˈtʌp/ | To rise suddenly. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were doing · was overriding · was working |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might have |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is requiring · we're dealing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as couldn't, didn't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: supposedly /səˈpoʊ̯.zɪd.li/, fortunately /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
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 browser, scam, override.
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.