Shadowing Practice: 10k - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 34 sentences and 131 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 67 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| knife noun | /ˈnaɪ̯f/ | A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge… |
| passage noun | /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ | A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning. |
| tunnel noun | /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ | An underground or underwater passage. |
| blade noun | /bleɪd/ | The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts. |
| upside noun | /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ | The highest or uppermost side or portion of something. |
| stink verb | /stɪŋk/ | To have a strong bad smell. |
| crown noun | /kɹaʊ̯n/ | A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem. |
| tall adjective | /tɔl/ | Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of… |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| glass noun | /ɡlɑːs/ | An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and… |
| somebody | /ˈsʌmˌbədi/ | Some unspecified person. |
| somewhere adverb | /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ | In an uncertain or unspecified location. |
| guard noun | /ɡɑɹd/ | A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get away verb | To move away (from). |
| let out verb | To release. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I know he's in here somewhere.
- I believe this is the man you're looking for.
- Come on, man, let's go.
- We'll go get the crown.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we'll, you're. 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 knife, passage, tunnel.
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.