Shadowing Practice: Suavemente - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 28 sentences and 335 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:23. The speaker talks slowly, about 76 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 24% 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
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| alma noun | /ˈæl.mə/ | An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner. |
| suave adjective | /swɑv/ | Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. |
| besa noun | The Albanian cultural precept of keeping one's word of honor. | |
| melodrama noun | /ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/ | A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. |
| mucho adjective | /ˈmuːt͡ʃoʊ/ | Much; a great deal of. |
| preso noun | /pɹɛzəʊ/ | A presentation. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| rich adjective | /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ | Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as 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 alma, suave, besa.
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.