Shadowing Practice: Teen Titans Go! | The Ultimate Teen Titans GO! | @dckids - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 23 sentences and 86 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. The speaker talks slowly, about 87 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shield noun | /ˈʃild/ | A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. |
| soldier noun | /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ | A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member. |
| rage noun | /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ | Violent uncontrolled anger. |
| enthusiasm noun | /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/ | An intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness. |
| titan noun | /ˈtaɪtən/ | Something or someone of very large stature, greatness, or godliness. |
| await verb | /əˈweɪt/ | To wait for. |
| bathe verb | /beɪð/ | To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath. |
| introduction noun | /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/ | The act or process of introducing. |
| formation noun | /fɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of assembling a group or structure. |
| drop noun | /dɹɑp/ | A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid. |
| crime noun | /kɹaɪm/ | A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law. |
| command noun | /kəˈmænd/ | An order to do something. |
| enemy noun | /ˈɛnəmi/ | Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, bathe /beɪð/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shield /ˈʃild/, introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/, formation /fɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/
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 shield, soldier, rage.
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.





























