This video has 92 sentences and 393 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 57 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃut/ (noun) — A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float…
fortune /ˈfɔːtjuːn/ (noun) — Destiny, especially favorable.
earn /ɝn/ (verb) — To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
boost /buːst/ (verb) — To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
daddy /ˈdædi/ (noun) — Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father.
fighter /ˈfaɪtɚ/ (noun) — A person who fights; a combatant.
recover /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ (verb) — To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
bitter /ˈbɪ.tɚ/ (adjective) — Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
patch /pæt͡ʃ/ (noun) — A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a…
cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ (noun) — Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.
restore /ɹɪˈstoɹ/ (verb) — To reestablish, or bring back into existence.
victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ (noun) — The winner in a fight or contest.
explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ (noun) — One who explores something
spoil /spɔɪl/ (noun) — Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.
bind /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ (verb) — To tie; to confine by any ligature.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ — Come along with me; join me in going.
hold on (verb) — To grasp or grip firmly.
get away with (verb) — To get away, or escape, taking (something) with one.
search for (verb) — Synonym of look for.
think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verb) — To ponder.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 29 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you've. 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 parachute, fortune, earn.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	was betrayed · was left
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	I'm trying · You're just aiming
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	won't get · you'll learn

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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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