Shadowing Practice: Self introduction BAIRES DEV study - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Self introduction BAIRES DEV study”. This video has 12 sentences and 171 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:09. The speaker talks at a natural 150 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| developer noun | /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ | A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| participate verb | /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ | To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). |
| 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. |
| database noun | /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ | A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer. |
| talented adjective | /ˈtæləntɪd/ | Endowed with one or more talents. |
| stack noun | /stæk/ | A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, larger at the bottom than the top, sometimes covered with thatch. |
| dedicate verb | /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ | To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. |
| tech noun | /tɛk/ | Technology. |
| communication noun | /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission. |
| improve verb | /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ | To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something). |
| opportunity noun | /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ | A chance for advancement, progress or profit. |
| software noun | /ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/ | Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM). |
| technical adjective | /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ | Specifically related to a particular discipline. |
| previous adjective | /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ | Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: communication /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, application /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/, participate /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, communication /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/, environment /ɪnˈvaɪ.ɚn.mənt/
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 developer, solve, participate.
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.