Shadowing Practice: The 100, Clarke & Lexa (1) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “The 100, Clarke & Lexa”. This video has 46 sentences and 284 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 92 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| trap noun | /tɹæp/ | A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| prisoner noun | /ˈpɹɪzənə/ | A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence. |
| warrior noun | /ˈwɔɹi.ɚ/ | A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant. |
| cage noun | /keɪd͡ʒ/ | An enclosure made of spaced bars, normally to hold animals while providing some ventilation. |
| mentor noun | /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ | A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. |
| slaughter noun | /ˈslɔːtə/ | The killing of animals, generally for food. |
| negotiation noun | /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The process of achieving agreement through discussion. |
| traitor noun | /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ | Someone who violates an allegiance and betrays their country; someone guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers their country to an enemy, or… |
| reaper noun | /ˈɹiːpɚ/ | One who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the fields by reaping. |
| fragrant adjective | /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ | Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance. |
| escape verb | /ɪˈskeɪp/ | To get free; to free oneself. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I've come to make you an offer.
- How do you know this?
- I'm sure she'd want you to have this.
- We don't know it's hers.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are trapped · was called · was slaughtered |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | one who burned · one who sent · Those who are |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've come · I've done |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, you're. 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 trap, throat, prisoner.
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.