Shadowing Practice: The School Spelling Bee: Is It Double C or Double S? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, the spelling bee is tomorrow. Ready for a practice round?
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Ugh... not really. But okay, go ahead and quiz me.
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First word: necessary. Like, "Sleep is necessary."
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Easy! N-E-C-C-E-S-A-R-Y. Necessary. Next word, please!
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Hmm, so close... but that's not quite right.
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What? Is it double S, not double C?
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Yep. One C, double S. N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-Y.
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Think of a shirt: one collar, two sleeves.
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One collar, two sleeves. Oh, I love that!
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Next one. Accommodate. "The hotel can accommodate our whole team."
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Okay, one C this time. A-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E.
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Ha! Now you've got too few. It's double C!
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Ugh, seriously? Double C and double M?
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Yep, A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E. It accommodates both!
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Okay... one more, and then I really need sleep.
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Rhythm. Like, "This song has a great rhythm."
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Oh no, the one with no real vowels!
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Um... R-H-Y-T-H-M. Rhythm. Is that right?
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Perfect! See? You're totally ready for tomorrow.
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I'm shaking. What if I forget everything?
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Hey, you won't. You've practiced for weeks.
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Quick, business. Is it B-U-S-Y-N-E-S-S?
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No, no! There's no Y. B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S.
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Right, the Y turns into an I. Got it!
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Josh! I got business, and I spelled it right!
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Yes! Only one other kid left. This is the final!
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Okay... deep breath. Wish me luck.
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You've got this. One collar, two sleeves!
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My final word is misspell. M-I-S-S-P-E-L-L. Misspell.
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Double S, double L! That's it! She won!
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Wait, really? I actually won?
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You did! The champion can't misspell misspell!
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Ha! Thanks for the shirt trick, coach.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “The School Spelling Bee: Is It Double C or Double S?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: double, misspell, sleeves, accommodate, collar. This video has 33 sentences and 308 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:49. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 60% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 11 of its 33 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rhythm noun | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. |
| collar noun | /ˈkɑlɚ/ | The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric. |
| accommodate verb | /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ | To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt. |
| sleeve noun | /sliv/ | The part of a garment that covers the arm. |
| trick noun | /ˈtɹɪk/ | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| josh verb | To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion. | |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| spelling noun | /ˈspɛl.ɪŋ/ | The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography. |
| quiz noun | /kwɪz/ | A competition in the answering of questions. |
| misspell verb | /mɪsˈspɛl/ | To spell incorrectly. |
| vowel noun | /ˈvaʊ.əl/ | A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as you've, can't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathe /bɹiːð/
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 rhythm, collar, accommodate.
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.