Shadowing Practice: Prague - City Video Guide - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The central European city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.
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Prague began as a tiny settlement on the banks of the river Vltava over 1 ,000 years ago
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and today is one of the world's great architectural jewels.
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Like a city from a children's storybook, Prague conjures up images of romantic fairy tales and when the clouds roll in,
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dark gothic folk stories.
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Yet it can be refreshingly modern too.
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Prague's cobblestone streets rarely follow a straight line.
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The city is a labyrinth where even locals get happily lost.
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This was a place designed for horse and cart and walking, so pack some comfortable shoes.
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An easy way to discover Prague is to follow the royal route.
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This historic coronation path begins at the Powder Tower, one of the original gateways to Prague's old town.
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A few blocks away is Old Town Square, a placa surrounded by formal palaces.
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Enjoy some traditional street food like Tredelní, then gather with travelers from all over the world under the astronomical clock.
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Across the square is Teen Church, whose turrets and spires are said to be the inspiration for some of Walt Disney's famous castles.
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Leave the royal route for a while and explore the old town.
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Wander in any direction to discover cozy sidewalk cafes,
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galleries showcasing Prague's modern artists and historic treasures like the ancient Jewish Quarter.
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Back on the royal route, wander through the archway of Bridge Tower and emerge onto one of Europe's great bridges.
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Rest a while under the gaze of saints as the timeless waters of Vltava course through the sixteen arches.
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The Chalice Bridge is Prague's heart.
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Once across the river, stop to admire the city's finest baroque church, Saint Nicholas, before climbing the hill to Prague Castle.
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Pass beneath the battling titans into a complex of palaces, courtyards and museums.
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From the alchemists of Mirulka Tower to the creation of the modern
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Republic, Prague Castle has played center stage in Czechoslovakian history.
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Rising above the castle are the 600 year old
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Gothic spires of St. Vita's Cathedral, the resting place of Bohemia's kings, emperors and saints.
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After arching you back to admire the interiors of Saint Vitus, Dacchio had to explore the houses of Golden Lane.
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These tiny dwellings were once the homes of castle guards and later the city's goldsmiths.
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Take in the city from the castle ramparts and gardens, then head to the nearby Petřín hill observation tower for the most enchanting views of all.
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As the sun sets, Prague's mood shifts again as if lit up by the lanterns of centuries past.
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Even the food takes on a medieval quality as whole pigs turn slowly over roasting fires.
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At night, locals and travellers meet under the statue of Saint Wenceslas to share the their stories
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and to begin even more adventures in this most magical of cities, Prague.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Prague - City Video Guide”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Prague, castle, Tower, Saint, Route. This video has 26 sentences and 492 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:59. The speaker talks at a steady 123 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 71% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| palace noun | /ˈpælɪs/ | Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system. |
| saint noun | /seɪnt/ | A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue. |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| arch noun | /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ | An inverted U shape. |
| admire verb | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | To regard with wonder and delight. |
| emerge verb | /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ | To come into view. |
| wander verb | /ˈwɑndɚ/ | To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood. |
| adventure noun | /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ | A feeling of desire for new and exciting things. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| romantic adjective | /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ | Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). |
| rarely adverb | /ˈɹɛəɹli/ | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
| inspiration noun | /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: beneath /bɪˈniːθ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, faithfully /ˈfeɪθfəli/, goldsmith /ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/, labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/, treasure /ˈtɹɛʒəɹ/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/, coronation /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/, coronation /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
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 castle, palace, saint.
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.