Shadowing Practice: Poles of a Magnet - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Poles of a Magnet Magnetic Interactions
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How do magnets interact when the poles are brought together in different ways?
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Here we have two bar magnets.
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At the end of each bar magnet are poles.
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There is a south pole at one end and a north pole at the other.
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It is at the poles where the magnetic force of the bar magnet is the strongest.
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Check it out.
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They attract each other.
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The magnets don't need to be touching.
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The attraction force acts at a distance.
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Predict what will happen when the like poles of each bar magnet are brought together.
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They repel each other.
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Check it out.
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The repulsion force also acts at a distance.
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Check out our related videos to see other ways magnets interact with objects and other magnets.
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See you later!
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Poles of a Magnet”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: magnet, pole, bar, force. This video has 17 sentences and 137 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:26. The speaker talks slowly, about 95 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| magnet noun | /ˈmæɡ.nɪt/ | A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism. |
| pole noun | /pəʊl/ | Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object. |
| magnetic adjective | /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ | Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism. |
| interact verb | /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ | To engage in communication and other shared activities (with someone). |
| attract verb | /əˈtɹækt/ | To pull toward without touching. |
| attraction noun | /əˈtɹækʃn̩/ | The tendency to attract. |
| predict verb | /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ | To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of… |
| repel verb | /ɹɪˈpɛl/ | To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). |
| repulsion noun | /ɹɪˈpʌlʃən/ | The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled. |
| object noun | /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ | A thing that has physical existence but is not alive. |
| distance noun | /ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/ | An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. |
| touch verb | /tʌt͡ʃ/ | To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bring together verb | To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are brought |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the strongest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will happen |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, repulsion /ɹɪˈpʌlʃən/
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 magnet, pole, magnetic.
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.