Shadowing Practice: The Basics of Sautéing Correctly! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “The Basics of Sautéing Correctly!”. This video has 9 sentences and 144 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. The speaker talks at a steady 145 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 9 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| progression noun | /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ | The act of moving from one thing to another. |
| cook verb | /kʊk/ | To prepare food for eating, typically by heating it, combining it with other ingredients, seasoning it, preparing it for serving, etc. |
| temperature noun | /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/ | A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. |
| empty adjective | /ˈɛm(p).ti/ | Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant. |
| protein noun | /ˈpɹoʊ.ti.ɪn/ | Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held… |
| basic adjective | /ˈbeɪsɪk/ | Necessary, essential for life or some process. |
| dance noun | /dæns/ | A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction. |
| heat noun | /hit/ | Thermal energy. |
| stick noun | /stɪk/ | A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch. |
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 | be turned |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to add · you're going to be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · it'll stick |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | You're sauteing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, 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 progression, cook, temperature.
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.