Shadowing Practice: Stork 2016 Film Cornerstore Scene 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Stork 2016 Film Cornerstore Scene 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Squeak, Stork, hunter. This video has 63 sentences and 339 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:17. The speaker talks slowly, about 103 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 12 of its 63 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| stork noun | /stɔɹk/ | A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the order Ciconiiformes and its family Ciconiidae. |
| bra noun | /bɹɑː/ | An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. |
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| adversity noun | /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ | The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. |
| inhuman adjective | /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ | Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings. |
| lifeblood noun | /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ | Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life. |
| migrate verb | /maɪˈɡɹeɪt/ | To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons. |
| millionth adjective | /ˈmɪljənθ/ | The ordinal form of the number one million. |
| luckily adverb | /ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ | In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately. |
| reunion noun | /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ | The process or act of reuniting. |
| triumph noun | /ˈtɹaɪ̯əmf/ | A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. |
| brutal adjective | /ˈbɹuːtəl/ | Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner. |
| harsh adjective | /ˈhɑɹʃ/ | Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses. |
| cargo noun | /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ | Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle. |
| privilege noun | /ˈpɹɪv.(ɪ.)lɪd͡ʒ/ | A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What are you guys doing this weekend?
- Are you guys free?
- Hunter wants to see me?
- What do you do around here?
- What is wrong with me?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, can't, don't. 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 stork, bra, goodness.
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.