Shadowing Practice: Unstoppable - Sia (Lyrics + Vietsub) ♫ - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Unstoppable - Sia (Lyrics + Vietsub) ♫”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: unstoppable, armor, invincible, brakes, batteries. This video has 26 sentences and 280 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:39. The speaker talks slowly, about 77 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 65% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| armor noun | /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ | A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces. |
| brake noun | /bɹeɪk/ | A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or… |
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
| fortune noun | /ˈfɔːtjuːn/ | Destiny, especially favorable. |
| sunglasses noun | Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory. | |
| unstoppable adjective | /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ | Unable to be stopped. |
| invincible adjective | /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ | Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome. |
| battery noun | /ˈbæt.əɹi/ | A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| powerful adjective | /ˈpaʊɚfl̩/ | Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence. |
| push verb | /pʊʃ/ | To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force. |
| grow verb | /ˈɡɹəʊ/ | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| till | /tɪl/ | Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time). |
| afraid adjective | /əˈfɹeɪd/ | Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hide out verb | To hide somewhere. |
| break down verb | To stop functioning. |
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, push /pʊʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/, invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/
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 armor, brake, friendship.
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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