Shadowing Practice: The Weeknd - Call Out My Name (Official Video) - 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 Weeknd - Call Out My Name”. This video has 25 sentences and 298 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 79 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 6 of its 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| gently adverb | /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ | Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly. |
| comfort noun | /ˈkʌm.fət/ | Contentment, ease. |
| openly adverb | /ˈoʊpənli/ | In an open manner; visibly. |
| rough adjective | /ɹʌf/ | Not smooth; uneven. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| somehow adverb | /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ | In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
| claim noun | /kleɪm/ | A demand of ownership made for something. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| lie verb | /laɪ̯/ | To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. |
| proud adjective | /ˈpɹaʊ̯d/ | Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified. |
| alive adjective | /əˈlaɪv/ | Having life; living; not dead. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| call out verb | To specify, especially in detail. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Girl, why can't you wait till I fall out of love?
- Won't you call out my name?
- Girl, why can't you wait till I'm alive?
- Girl, why can't you wait till I'm all out of love?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'll, don't. 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 gently, comfort, openly.
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.