Shadowing Practice: Use This Phrase on The Silent Treatment - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Their silence is meant to punish you.
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I want you to use phrases that call out the behavior, but do not call for a response.
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One would be labeling what's happening.
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Two, you're going to be describing what you are going to be doing.
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Sounds like this.
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This silence feels like punishment.
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I'm going to step away from this conversation now.
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Simple as that.
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Do you hear that?
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Now you notice I didn't say you.
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I didn't say you being quiet is making me leave.
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That's giving them control.
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You don't need to say you.
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It's the quiet we're talking about.
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This silence feels like punishment.
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I'm going to step away from this conversation right now.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Use This Phrase on The Silent Treatment”. This video has 16 sentences and 116 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:35. The speaker talks fast, about 200 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| punishment noun | /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ | The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or… |
| label noun | /ˈleɪ.bəl/ | A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| punish verb | /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ | To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action… |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| conversation noun | /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ | Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| behavior noun | /bɪˈheɪ.vjə/ | Human conduct relative to social norms. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| call out verb | To specify, especially in detail. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm going to step away from this conversation now.
- Do you hear that?
- You don't need to say you.
- It's the quiet we're talking about.
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 | is meant |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | you're going to be · I'm going to step |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is making · we're talking |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to say |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/, punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
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 silence, punishment, label.
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.