Shadowing Practice: THE WEATHER REPORTER - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “THE WEATHER REPORTER”. This video has 18 sentences and 163 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:08. The speaker talks at a steady 144 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| picnic noun | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink. |
| rainy adjective | /ˈɹeɪni/ | Pouring with rain; wet; showery |
| sunglasses noun | Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory. | |
| cloudy adjective | /ˈklaʊ̯diː/ | Covered with or characterised by clouds. |
| raincoat noun | /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ | A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain; (loosely) any coat or jacket with this purpose. |
| shirt noun | /ʃɜɹt/ | An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms. |
| bottle noun | /ˈbɒt.l̩/ | A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids. |
| heavily adverb | /ˈhɛvɪli/ | With a great weight. |
| bike noun | /baɪk/ | Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should wear |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may rain |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is shining |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will tell |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shine /ʃaɪn/, shirt /ʃɜɹt/
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 boot, shine, sunny.
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.