Shadowing Practice: TOJI + MEGUNA... the GREATEST UPDATE EVER! (JJS) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “TOJI + MEGUNA... the GREATEST UPDATE EVER!”. This video has 491 sentences and 5403 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:46. The speaker talks fast, about 237 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 83% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dash noun | /ˈdæʃ/ | Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar). |
| variant noun | /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ | Something that is slightly different from a type or norm. |
| spear noun | /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ | A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion. |
| domain noun | /ˌdəʊˈmeɪ̯n/ | A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization. |
| swap verb | /ˈswɑp/ | To exchange or give (something) in an non-normal exchange (for something else). |
| combo noun | /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ | A small musical group. |
| flourish verb | /ˈflʊ̈ɹ.ɪʃ/ | To thrive or grow well. |
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| pumpkin noun | /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ | A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon. |
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| candy noun | /ˈkæn.di/ | Crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup. |
| slam verb | /ˈslæm/ | To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise. |
| void adjective | /vɔɪd/ | Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled. |
| manual noun | /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ | Synonym of handbook. |
| trailer noun | /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ | Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| show off verb | To exhibit the best attributes of something. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| take away verb | /ˌteɪk əˈweɪ/ | To remove something and put it in a different place. |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| blow up verb | To explode or be destroyed by explosion. | |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| come down verb | To descend, fall down, collapse. | |
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You ready for this, bro?
- What are you about to do?
- How many moves do you have?
- What are you talking about, bro?
- How did I hit you?
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 I buy this, I will be |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been switching · i've been saying |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | special, which is · map, which is · Whiplash, which is |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has arrived · has brought · we've covered |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 125 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, we've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: lethal /ˈliː.θəl/, throwable /ˈθɹoʊ.ə.bəl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dash /ˈdæʃ/, flourish /ˈflʊ̈ɹ.ɪʃ/, mansion /ˈmæn.ʃən/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, establishment /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/
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 dash, variant, spear.
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.







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