Shadowing Practice: SO and SUCH! | English Vocabulary in Conversation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So and such So and such So and such So and such Wow!
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That was such a good movie!
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Yeah!
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The ending was so exciting!
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I was on the edge of my seat!
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That's why I love action movies!
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They are so intense!
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Did you notice how the couple used so and such to describe the movie? movie?
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Let's watch another example.
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Pay attention to what comes after so and such.
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This sushi is so delicious.
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How is yours?
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It's incredible.
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I'm glad we came here.
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Yes, this restaurant had such excellent reviews.
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I can see why.
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As you can see, the words so and such are similar, but used a bit differently.
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Both mean very, but so is used with an adjective, like so good, so delicious, so exciting, or so boring.
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However, such is used with a noun phrase.
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That means an adjective plus a noun, like such a good movie, or such excellent reviews.
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As you can see, these can be singular or plural, countable or uncountable so keep
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that in mind there are a few ways to use such
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we will introduce another common one in the next scene pay
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attention to how it's used I can't believe I got a laptop for
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that price it was such a bargain yeah and the employee was so helpful
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and patient we should definitely come here again such great customer
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service it's hard to find you're right better than the last store That guy was such a jerk.
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Oh honey, he was so stressed and busy.
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I doubt he meant to be like that.
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Did you notice the new way that such was used?
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We use such with only a noun to show judgment about people or things, like such a bargain or such a jerk.
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We say this to make the noun stronger.
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A bargain is already a good price, so if we say it was such a bargain, it shows that we got a deal better than we expected.
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Let's watch a few more examples now, using the various ways we've learned to use so and such.
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Girl, your plant is dying.
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Did you give it too much water?
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I think I did.
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That was such a mistake.
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Oh, your baby is so cute.
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How old is he?
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Thank you.
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He's two months old.
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You are such a hero.
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I am so glad we chose this week to come on vacation.
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Me too, we have had such nice weather.
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Whoa, did you see that?
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Such a dangerous driver.
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He came so close, I thought he would hit us.
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We are so glad to have such awesome viewers like you.
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If you loved this video and found it helpful, don't forget to like and subscribe.
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See you soon!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “SO and SUCH!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: movie, noun, bargain, glad. This video has 51 sentences and 461 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:35. The speaker talks at a steady 129 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| noun noun | /naʊn/ | A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea… |
| bargain noun | /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ | An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a… |
| adjective noun | /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ | A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent. |
| excite verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement. |
| countable adjective | /ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ | Capable of being counted; having a quantity. |
| uncountable adjective | /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl̩/ | So many as to be incapable of being counted. |
| plural noun | /ˈplʊəɹəl/ | The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something. |
| sushi noun | /ˈsuːʃi/ | A Japanese dish made of small portions of sticky white rice flavored with vinegar, usually wrapped in seaweed and filled or topped with fish, vegetables or… |
| singular adjective | /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ | Being only one of a larger population; single, individual. |
| viewer noun | /ˈvju.ɚ/ | Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| differently adverb | /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/ | In a different way. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- That's why I love action movies!
- I'm glad we came here.
- Did you notice the new way that such was used?
- Did you give it too much water?
- Whoa, did you see that?
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 | we've learned · have had |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, don't, I'm. 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 noun, bargain, adjective.
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.