Shadowing Practice: Shawn Mendes - Treat You Better (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 21 sentences and 295 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:42. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| anytime adverb | At any time. | |
| grind verb | /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ | To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion. |
| deserve verb | /dɪˈzɝv/ | To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. |
| crown noun | /kɹaʊ̯n/ | A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem. |
| treat verb | /tɹiːt/ | To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). |
| spend verb | /spɪnd/ | To pay out (money). |
| wake verb | /ˈweɪ̯k/ | (often followed by up) To stop sleeping. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, won't, you're. 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 gentleman, anytime, grind.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're spending · are we wasting · you're missing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't lie · I'll stop · Will be |
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.