Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English with Kendall Jenner | Speak like a Native Ep.48 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Shadowing English with Kendall Jenner”. This video has 199 sentences and 2408 words to shadow. The speech runs for 17:48. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| theater noun | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| tone noun | /ˈtəʊn/ | A specific pitch. |
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| horrible adjective | /ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/ | Causing horror; terrible; shocking. |
| flower noun | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens… |
| wooden adjective | /ˈwʊdn̩/ | Made of wood. |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| powder noun | /ˈpaʊ.dɚ/ | The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. |
| sink verb | /ˈsɪŋk/ | To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance. |
| beam noun | /ˈbiːm/ | Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use. |
| convert verb | /kənˈvɝt/ | To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product. |
| minimal adjective | /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ | The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree. |
| thoroughly adverb | /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ | In a thorough or complete manner. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| stress out verb | To become stressed. | |
| come on in verb | Synonym of come in (“to enter”). |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to just go |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have always wanted · i've thrown · we've had |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are made · is made |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | guy who did · anyone who comes |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 53 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, thoroughly /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/, earthy /ˈɝθi/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chic /ʃik/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/
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 connect, theater, vibe.
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.
































