Shadowing Practice: Practice your English game – 5 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello and welcome back to Word Up.
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You might be studying for your IELTS exam or maybe you just want to improve your vocabulary or your English.
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Well, this is a great game for you.
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It's a lot of fun.
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It's fast paced and it's exciting.
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So the quick rules.
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I have ten cards in my hand, on the card is a word, and the player has to guess at least eight out of ten words in two minutes to win $20.
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But this time there's a switchover happening.
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I'm going to be the player, and if I get eight out of ten words, my fellow participant will get to keep the $20.
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So now it's time to switch seats.
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I have just arrived in the player's seat.
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I am sweating.
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Is it hot in here?
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I can't wait.
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I'm excited, but I am very nervous.
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I think we're going to do well, but it will be a test.
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All right.
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First one.
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When you go to jail you commit a crime.
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Correct.
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It's not warm.
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It's cold.
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Yep.
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you there's a start and there's a finish the end An end exam might be called a...
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A final exam.
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a part of your brain that lets you reflect on the past cortex It has a function, not the memory.
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Yep.
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not below it's above to That's good.
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In court, someone goes on Parole.
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They go on the jury, they can go up to the stand, they make a statement, they're a witness.
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I love that one.
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When you are really knowledgeable about a subject, you are a professor or expert?
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Um, Thank you people do law at a law school firm.
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Yep.
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when you go somewhere, to see someone you are is it yep okay to lay some ground rules you uh,
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- Order, no. - You want someone to know something.
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You convince them, you take the stand.
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More like a background knowledge.
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You give them context, you lay the rules, you give them context, you set the scene.
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Again, in court, you go on.
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That's the phrase of the word, you go on.
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You go on.
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Or okay, when you, go to compete in a sport.
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you want to get on the team you have to compete
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or you have to audition or you have to you have to um trial yes okay final one
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well how well did we do you got nine out of ten nine out of ten so this twenty dollars
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so don't do that at home people.
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I will be washing my hands.
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Wow, thank you so much.
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I think that was great teamwork.
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So let's talk about the words we did get.
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So the first one was crime.
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Nice.
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I thought that was pretty easy.
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Yeah, I had a bit of time to start to prep that one.
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Yeah.
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That was quite...
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Good.
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Number two, cold.
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Yes, the warm and the cold.
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It's always good to use the opposites.
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I guess the synonyms would be if it was chilly.
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You could sense that. Or winter.
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Winter it is.
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Yeah.
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Number three final.
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- Final, yes.
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- It was a bit tricky.
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I was like, start, end.
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- Start, end, and then we got there in the end, we said finish.
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and then you use the exam, final exam.
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Yeah, so that was good.
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Memory Oh yes, that was to do with the brain.
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I definitely could have described that better.
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I went down the route of describing literal parts of the brain.
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The cortex, cerebral.
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They're very knowledgeable about something, but yeah, that one was tough.
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Number five, above.
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Oh yeah, and you used below.
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Yeah, I guess if you were going to go the synonym you could say something on top of Maybe.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Definitely.
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Number eight, expert.
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Expert, yes, I said professor first, but expert in the field.
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Yeah.
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So when you know a lot about something, that's what you said, which is great.
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Firm?
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Yeah, law firm.
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Law firm, yeah.
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I guess another way we could have gone is firm people when they - maybe massagers, they say, "Do you want it light or do you want it firm -ish?"
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But I think the law firm was the easiest way.
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Yeah.
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Number 10, visit.
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I struggled not to say that word when I was describing because Is it hard but going to see someone?
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Yeah, visit.
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Yeah, going to see someone.
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Trial.
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Yeah, that was the one that took me a little while.
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I think I was just thinking about things in a court of law but trial.
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But then when you use the sport That was really helpful.
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It was tough to move on to the different topic.
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I was just like, focused on court for a while.
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um but then I met Don.
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And the one that we didn't get was establish.
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Oh, establish.
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Yeah.
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And I think I, in my head mixed up, that one was still had the law.
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I was still going down the law path.
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Establish.
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Yeah.
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That's a tricky one.
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Yeah.
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Well, well done.
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Well, thank you so much for watching.
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I had a lot of fun on the other side of the seat.
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Please, if you have something to say, or you have a description of your own, please put them in the comments.
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We love to read them.
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next time.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will engage in an exciting and interactive English speaking practice game designed to improve your vocabulary and enhance your speaking skills. The format emulates a fast-paced environment similar to what you might experience during the IELTS speaking test. You will learn to express yourself clearly and build your confidence in guessing words in under pressure while collaborating with others. This lesson is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their English proficiency, whether you are preparing for an exam or seeking to improve general language skills.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Commit a crime: To do something illegal.
- Parole: A supervised release from prison.
- Final exam: An examination at the end of a course.
- Context: Background information that helps to explain something.
- Expert: A person highly knowledgeable in a particular area.
- Team: A group of individuals working together toward a common goal.
- Trial: A competition to determine a participant's suitability.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience with the content from this video, implement the shadowing technique. This method not only helps improve your pronunciation but also enhances your fluency. Here are some specific tips to effectively practice:
- Watch the video multiple times: Initially listen to the transcript without pause to get a sense of the flow. Take note of the speaker's rhythm and intonation.
- Repeat along with the speaker: As you become familiar with the words, begin to shadowspeak in sync with the video. This will help you internalize the vocabulary and phrases.
- Practice at different speeds: Start at the normal pace of the video and gradually slow it down. This will enhance your articulation and comprehension before attempting to speak at full speed.
- Record yourself: After practicing, record your shadowing exercises. Listening back can help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
- Engage with others: If possible, practice with a friend or a study partner. Engaging in discussions about the words and phrases helps solidify your understanding and boosts your confidence.
By consistently applying these techniques, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also become adept at IELTS speaking practice, fostering a smoother conversation flow and overall speaking proficiency.
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.