Shadowing Practice: اختاري نفسك وابتعدي -مترجم- Thewizardliz - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 247 sentences and 2955 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:38. The speaker talks fast, about 189 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əs/ (adjective) — Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.
- scare /skɛɚ/ (verb) — To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
- defend /dɪˈfɪnd/ (verb) — To ward off attacks against (something or someone).
- trigger /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ (noun) — A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
- accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ (verb) — To finish successfully.
- abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ (verb) — To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
- therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ (noun) — Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.
- bully /ˈbʊli/ (noun) — A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or…
- insecure /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ (adjective) — Not secure.
- reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ (noun) — What somebody or something is known for.
- spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ (adjective) — Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.
- breathe /bɹiːð/ (verb) — To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
- privilege /ˈpɹɪv.(ɪ.)lɪd͡ʒ/ (noun) — A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
- boundary /ˈbaʊndɹi/ (noun) — The dividing line or location between two areas.
- pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ (adjective) — Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- walk away (verb) — To withdraw from a problematic situation.
- go for (verb) — To try for, to attempt to reach.
- talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
- stand up for (verb) — To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like).
- do with (verb) — Only used in to do with
- figure out (verb) — To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.
- get into (verb) — To move into (an object), such that one ends up inside it.
- get off (verb) — To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 77 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/, breathe /bɹiːð/, pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/, wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/, punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/, obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/, investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/, accessible /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/, irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/, negativity /ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like jealous, scare, defend.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if you stay then you will bear |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being taken · being blackmailed · are not just sent |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has done · i've seen · i've said |
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.












