Shadowing Practice: The devil telling on himself - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 8 sentences and 75 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:32.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| penetrate verb | /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ | To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce. |
| instrument noun | /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ | A device used to produce music. |
| immune adjective | /ɪˈmjuːn/ | Exempt; not subject to. |
| weapon noun | /ˈwɛp.ən/ | An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords. |
| paint verb | /peɪnt/ | To apply paint to. |
| monster noun | /ˈmɑnstɚ/ | A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind. |
| machine noun | /məˈʃiːn/ | A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect. |
| lie verb | /laɪ̯/ | To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. |
| yours | /jɔɹz/ | That or those belonging to you; the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, we'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 penetrate, instrument, immune.
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 not done |
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.