Shadowing Practice: Ring the chrismast bell english sub - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Ring the chrismast bell english sub”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: christmas, bell, student, contestant, ring. This video has 63 sentences and 808 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:58. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| math noun | /mæθ/ | Arithmetic calculations; (see do the math). |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| intellectual adjective | /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ | Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| festive adjective | /ˈfɛstɪv/ | Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration. |
| rescue verb | /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ | To save from any violence, danger or evil. |
| behalf noun | /bɪˈhæf/ | The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| declare verb | /dɪˈklɛɚ/ | To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically. |
| applause noun | /əˈplɔːz/ | The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other… |
| playground noun | /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ | A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). |
| conquer verb | /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ | To defeat in combat; to subjugate. |
| format noun | /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ | The layout of a publication or document. |
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heat up verb | To heat, to cause to become hotter. |
| kick off verb | To make the first kick in a game or part of a game. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: math /mæθ/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: passion /ˈpæʃən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/, distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/, situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, comprehensive /ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/, certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
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 math, introduce, intellectual.
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.













