Shadowing Practice: One Minute English #1 - Learn Vocabulary Fast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello and welcome to One Minute Wednesdays where I teach you English in just one minute.
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You solidify your knowledge by writing a practice sentence down below
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and I will give it a thumb up if it's correct and I will try to correct you if it's not.
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So let's start that clock.
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Aisle versus isle.
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These are homophones.
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That means they are spelt differently
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but they sound the same aisle aisle now aisle means passageway between seats
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or shelves for example you'll find aisles in a supermarket
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and you'll find an aisle in a church you'll find aisles on trains
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and planes and you'll also find aisles in a theater next we have aisle the contraction of I will.
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I'll.
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You might say I'll be walking down the aisle on my wedding day
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or I'll be going to aisle 13 in the supermarket to pick my favorite fruit.
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So now it's your turn.
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Write a practice sentence or two down below using both of these words.
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Good luck.
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See you next Wednesday.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “One Minute English - Learn Vocabulary Fast”. This video has 18 sentences and 172 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:19. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 76% 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
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| aisle noun | /aɪ̯l/ | A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers. |
| supermarket noun | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| theater noun | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. |
| versus | /ˈvɝsəs/ | Against; in opposition to. |
| differently adverb | /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/ | In a different way. |
| shelf noun | /ʃɛlf/ | A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects. |
| thumb noun | /ˈθʌm/ | The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers. |
| contraction noun | /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ | An act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative). |
| homophone noun | /ˈhɑməfoʊn/ | A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin. |
| passageway noun | /ˈpæ.sɪdʒˌweɪ/ | A covered walkway, between rooms or buildings. |
| solidify verb | /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/ | To make solid; convert into a solid body. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| walk down verb | To continually advance (on an opponent) and punch (the opponent) in order to control the fight and dominate the opponent, while shrugging off the opponent's… |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if it's correct and I will try |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might say |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will give · you'll find · you'll also find |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shelf /ʃɛlf/, contraction /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/, solidify /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/
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 aisle, supermarket, clock.
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.