Shadowing Practice: Tame Impala - The Less I Know The Better (Audio) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Tame Impala - The Less I Know The Better”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: forever, lie, stupid. This video has 32 sentences and 233 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:03. The speaker talks slowly, about 77 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 6 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| convince verb | /kənˈvɪns/ | To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| shoulder noun | /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ | The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| forever adverb | /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
| unless | /ɪnˈlɛs/ | Except on a specified condition; if not. |
| seriously adverb | /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs.li/ | In a serious or literal manner. |
| sweet adjective | /swit/ | Tasting of sugars. |
| lie verb | /laɪ̯/ | To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run out verb | To use up or consume all |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can't you see yourself by my side?
- Is this what you want?
- Is this who you are?
- Did I say lies?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, we'll. 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 convince, lover, mirror.
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.