Shadowing Practice: Mundial Qatar 2022 - Animacion Completa - 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 “Mundial Qatar 2022 - Animacion Completa”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: eliminated, eighth, Argentina, goal, happened. This video has 182 sentences and 1479 words to shadow. The speech runs for 17:10. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| eliminate verb | /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ | To completely remove, get rid of, put an end to. |
| eighth adjective | /eɪtθ/ | The ordinal form of the number eight. |
| classify verb | /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ | to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize |
| commodore noun | /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/ | A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
| gaucho noun | /ˈɡaʊt͡ʃoʊ/ | A cowboy of the South American pampas. |
| partido noun | A subdivision of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. | |
| replay noun | /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ | An act or instance of replaying (of playing something, such as a game, again); a replaying of (something). |
| classification noun | /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| define verb | /dɪˈfaɪn/ | To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly. |
| octavo noun | A sheet of paper 7 to 10 inches (= 17.78 to 25.4 cm) high and 4.5 to 6 inches (= 11.43 to 15.24 cm) wide, the size varying with the large original sheet used… | |
| precaution noun | /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ | Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good. |
| primer noun | /ˈpɹɪm.əɹ/ | A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell. |
| primero noun | A card game resembling poker, dating back at least to the 16th century. | |
| expire verb | /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | To die. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I think this result doesn't like us.
- What did you win?
- How did I enjoy it?
- No, how did we fail?
- What are you looking for?
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 won · has achieved · I've done |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is defined · was eliminated · you've been eliminated |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 55 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, precaution /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/, classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/
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 eliminate, eighth, classify.
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.












