Shadowing Practice: Procrastination #procrastination - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Procrastination is not always caused by laziness.
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Sometimes you delay a task because it feels confusing, uncomfortable, or too large to begin.
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Waiting may give temporary relief, but the unfinished task continues to take space in your mind.
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Make the first step so small that it feels easy to complete.
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What task can you make easier today by working on it for only a few focused minutes?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Procrastination”. This video has 5 sentences and 67 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:34.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 11 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| temporary adjective | /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/ | Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time. |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
| uncomfortable adjective | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | Not comfortable; causing discomfort. |
| unfinished adjective | /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ | Not completed; unresolved. |
| confuse verb | /kənˈfjuːz/ | to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand |
| laziness noun | /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/ | The quality of being lazy |
| procrastination noun | /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally. |
| task noun | /tæsk/ | A piece of work done as part of one’s duties. |
| relief noun | /rɪˈlif/ | The removal of stress or discomfort. |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| begin verb | /bɪˈɡɪn/ | To start, to initiate or take the first step into something. |
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 | is not always caused |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may give |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/, procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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 temporary, delay, uncomfortable.
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.