Shadowing Practice: September 23, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 7 sentences and 95 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:25. The speaker talks fast, about 227 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| integrity noun | /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ | Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. |
| repeatedly adverb | /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ | Done several times or in repetition. |
| manipulation noun | /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ | The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated. |
| pawn noun | /ˈpɔːn/ | The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only… |
| complacent adjective | /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ | Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug. |
| deserve verb | /dɪˈzɝv/ | To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. |
| behavior noun | /bɪˈheɪ.vjə/ | Human conduct relative to social norms. |
| doubt noun | /daʊt/ | Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty. |
| benefit noun | /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ | An advantage; help or aid from something. |
| accept verb | /əkˈsɛpt/ | To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stand up for verb | To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have become |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who have |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/, repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/, manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.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 integrity, repeatedly, manipulation.
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.