Shadowing Practice: Prayer for St Joseph's intercession - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Prayer for St Joseph's intercession”. This video has 11 sentences and 138 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a natural 150 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| assist verb | /əˈsɪst/ | To help. |
| prayer noun | /pɹɛɚ/ | A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity. |
| obtain verb | /əbˈteɪn/ | To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way. |
| 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. |
| spiritual adjective | /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ | Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul. |
| asleep adjective | /əˈsliːp/ | In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. |
| engage verb | /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ | To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. |
| dare verb | /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To have enough courage (to do something). |
| divine adjective | /dɪˈvaɪn/ | Of or pertaining to a god. |
| throne noun | /θɹəʊ̯n/ | An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions. |
| blessing noun | /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ | Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward. |
| thanksgiving noun | /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ | The expression of gratitude. |
| amen | /(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ | At the end of a religious prayer: so be it. |
| prompt verb | /pɹɑmpt/ | To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do. |
| heavenly adjective | /ˈhɛvənli/ | Of or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may offer |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most loving |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: throne /θɹəʊ̯n/, thanksgiving /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: homage /(h)oʊˈmɑʒ/, intercession /ˌɪn.təɹˈsɛ.ʃən/
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 assist, prayer, obtain.
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.