Shadowing Practice: pov: i made $200k so i bought a maybach… - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “pov: i made $200k so i bought a maybach…”. This video has 651 sentences and 6054 words to shadow. The speech runs for 29:00. The speaker talks fast, about 209 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 84% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| anyways adverb | /ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/ | Anyway, anyhow, in any case. |
| shout verb | /ʃaʊt/ | To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. |
| dessert noun | /dɪˈzɝt/ | The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc. |
| coin noun | /ˈkoɪ̯n/ | A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle. |
| clothing noun | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| workout noun | /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ | An exercise session; a period of physical exercise. |
| berry noun | /ˈbɛɹi/ | A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties. |
| billionaire noun | /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ | Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (10⁹) currency units (usually understood to exclude holders of hyperinflated currencies). |
| crypto noun | /ˈkɹɪptoʊ/ | A secret supporter or follower. |
| founder noun | /ˈfaʊ̯n.dəː/ | One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.). |
| butter noun | /ˈbʌtɚ/ | A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk). |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| drive back verb | To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel. | |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| back up verb | To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. | |
| break away verb | To leave suddenly. | |
| play out verb | To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion. | |
| bring along verb | To escort or carry an item or person to a destination. | |
| check up on verb | To examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check out. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Turf, what are you doing?
- What have you been doing for work?
- Can you see the text?
- Do you guys like the top?
- Do you guys see how huge this office is?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | i've been holding · we've been doing · have you been doing |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to be |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've finally been · haven't seen · have you seen |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | acquisition, which was · friends who i · guy who is |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 236 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, thesis /ˈθisɪs/, authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shout /ʃaʊt/, flash /flæʃ/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, acquisition /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/, transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/, mentality /mɛnˈtæləti/, spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/, ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/, psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
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 anyways, shout, dessert.
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.












