Shadowing Practice: My Way (2008 Remastered) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 29 sentences and 241 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:16. Only 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| chart noun | /t͡ʃɑɹt/ | A map illustrating the geography of a specific phenomenon. |
| regret verb | /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ | To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead. |
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
| curtain noun | /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ | A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light. |
| spit verb | /spɪt/ | To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc. |
| chew verb | /tʃuː/ | To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed. |
| exemption noun | /ɪɡˈzɛm(p).ʃən/ | An act of exempting. |
| amuse verb | /əˈmjuːz/ | To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions. |
| byway noun | /ˈbaɪweɪ/ | A road or track not following a main route; a secondary or minor road or path. |
| kneel verb | /niːl/ | To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position. |
| subside verb | /sʌbˈsaɪd/ | To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| fill verb | /fɪl/ | To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full. |
| blow verb | /bloʊ/ | To produce an air current. |
| careful adjective | /ˈkɛɹfəl/ | Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious. |
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 lived · I've loved |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll say · I'll state |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, I'll, 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 chart, regret, tear.
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.