Shadowing Practice: Upin & Ipin - Our Story [English Version] [HD] - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Upin & Ipin - Our Story [English Version]”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: wolf, teacher, sheep, woof, shepherd. This video has 376 sentences and 1435 words to shadow. The speech runs for 18:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 76 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 73 of its 376 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wolf noun | /wʊlf/ | Canis lupus; the largest wild member of the canine subfamily. |
| sheep noun | /ˈʃiːp/ | A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis. |
| shepherd noun | /ˈʃɛpəɹd/ | A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock. |
| lamb noun | /ˈlæm/ | A young sheep; especially, one younger than nine months. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| costume noun | /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ | A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| ladder noun | /ˈlæd.ɚ/ | A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or… |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| narrator noun | /ˈnæˌɹeɪ.təɹ/ | One who narrates or tells stories. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come forward verb | To offer help or information, especially about a crime. | |
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. | |
| play around verb | To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way. | |
| run up verb | To run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination. | |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. | |
| take away verb | /ˌteɪk əˈweɪ/ | To remove something and put it in a different place. |
| take back verb | To retract or withdraw (an earlier statement). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What are you waiting for?
- Is that all you know?
- Tizzy, can you take one for me?
- What do we do with this?
- Can we open them now?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the strongest · the rarest |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you going · are you waiting · I'm using |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will all · will narrate · won't be |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | You're not going to make · I'm going to lose · gonna win |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 50 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheep /ˈʃiːp/, shepherd /ˈʃɛpəɹd/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, shout /ʃaʊt/
- Long words — get the stress right: celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/
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 wolf, sheep, shepherd.
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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