Shadowing Practice: NewJeans (뉴진스) 'Attention' Official MV - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “NewJeans (뉴진스) 'Attention' Official MV”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: attention, confused, drop. This video has 3 sentences and 391 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:27. The speaker talks at a natural 159 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% 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
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| paradise noun | /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ | The place where sanctified souls are believed to live after death. |
| butterfly noun | /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ | A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. |
| plain noun | /pleɪn/ | An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| candy noun | /ˈkæn.di/ | Crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup. |
| eyyy | /ˈeːːɪ/ | An expression of approval or cheering. |
| breezy adjective | /ˈbɹiːzi/ | With a breeze blowing, with a lively wind, pleasantly windy. |
| fluttery adjective | /ˈflʌtəɹi/ | That flutters; fluttering. |
| serendipity noun | /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ | The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition. |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| chest noun | /t͡ʃɛst/ | A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn around verb | To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm looking |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna sleep · gonna swallow · I'm going to go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, wanna, gotta. 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.
- 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 confused, paradise, butterfly.
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.