Shadowing Practice: Supernatural funniest moments - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 411 sentences and 2136 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 90 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| demon noun | /ˈdiː.mən/ | An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil. |
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| legend noun | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ | The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend). |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| hunter noun | /ˈhʌntɚ/ | One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman. |
| chick noun | /t͡ʃɪk/ | A young bird. |
| legit adjective | /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/ | Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid. |
| pee noun | /ˈpiː/ | Urine. |
| clown noun | /ˈklaʊ̯n/ | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly… |
| dodge verb | /dɑd͡ʒ/ | To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way. |
| garlic noun | /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ | A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking. |
| bleed verb | /ˈbliːd/ | To shed blood through an injured blood vessel. |
| sharp adjective | /ʃɑɹp/ | Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| soldier noun | /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ | A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member. |
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.). | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. | |
| run away verb | To flee by running. |
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 brought · She's been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be spared · been sucked |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | one who said · whole, which has |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 90 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: nevertheless /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/, garth /ɡɑː(ɹ)θ/, moth /mɔθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sharp /ʃɑɹp/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, physician /fəˈzɪʃən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: nevertheless /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/, diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/, agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/, reputable /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/
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 demon, angel, legend.
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.










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