Shadowing Practice: Tom Holland Disturbing Harrison - 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 “Tom Holland Disturbing Harrison”. This video has 24 sentences and 132 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:56. The speaker talks at a steady 142 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 11 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tag noun | /tæɡ/ | A small label. |
| fever noun | /ˈfivɚ/ | A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. |
| observe verb | /əbˈzɜːv/ | To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. |
| skate noun | /skeɪt/ | A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice. |
| chopper noun | /ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ | A tool for chopping wood; an axe/ax. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| attempt noun | /əˈtɛmpt/ | The action of trying at something. |
| tour noun | /tɔː(ɹ)/ | A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| roll verb | /ɹəʊl/ | To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get on with verb | To proceed with; to begin or continue, especially after an interruption. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm not going to carry.
- No, no, I'm not ready.
- That's why I keep going.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, haven't, 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 tag, fever, observe.
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.