Shadowing Practice: The Simple Life with Adriana Lima - 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 Simple Life with Adriana Lima”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: super, Serve, Milo. This video has 37 sentences and 208 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| angle noun | /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ | A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle). |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| flower noun | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens… |
| technically adverb | /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ | Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology. |
| fabulous adjective | /ˈfæbjʊləs/ | Of or relating to fable, myth or legend. |
| skirt noun | /skɚt/ | A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs. |
| snack noun | /snæk/ | A light meal. |
| visually adverb | /ˈvɪzju.əli/ | By means of sight. |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| cheekbone noun | /ˈt͡ʃikˌboʊn/ | The small prominent bone of the cheek. |
| fireman noun | /ˈfaɪɹmən/ | Someone (especially male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire. |
| fruity adjective | /ˈfɹuːti/ | Containing fruit or fruit flavoring. |
| racket noun | /ˈɹækɪt/ | A loud noise. |
| supermodel noun | A highly paid, famous fashion model. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- It's actually the first time I touch it.
- I don't like this ball.
- I don't like this racket.
- I don't like this wind.
- I'm super at dinner, I'm super at lunch.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/, visually /ˈvɪzju.əli/
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 angle, darling, flower.
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.