Shadowing Practice: @sabrinacarpenter - Don't Smile (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “@sabrinacarpenter - Don't Smile”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: miss, baby, supposed, hold, smile. This video has 19 sentences and 203 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 70 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 96% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 4 of its 19 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 9 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| tempt verb | /tɛmpt/ | To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| yellow adjective | /ˈjɛloʊ/ | Of a yellow hue. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| fake adjective | /feɪ̯k/ | Not real; false, fraudulent. |
| heavy adjective | /ˈhɛv.i/ | Having great weight. |
| shut verb | /ʃʌt/ | To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through. |
| hundred noun | /ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ | A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hold up verb | To wait or delay. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
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 | be tempted |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | faster than |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | Won't you |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, won't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 pound, tempt, suppose.
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.