Shadowing Practice: Visa Interview English Questions & Answers | Daily Speaking Practice #speakingeveryday - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Visa Interview English Questions & Answers”. This video has 11 sentences and 124 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:10. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| visa noun | /ˈviːzə/ | A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| impression noun | /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ | The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. |
| preparation noun | /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| confidently adverb | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. |
| nervousness noun | The state or quality of being nervous. | |
| politely adverb | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | in a polite manner |
| truthful adjective | /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ | Honest, and always telling the truth. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | anyone who wants |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should know |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will support |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
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 visa, abroad, formal.
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.
































