Shadowing Practice: WAXWELL SOLO RUN (35+ FLOORS!) [BLACKOUT DYLE] | DANDY'S WORLD - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 122 sentences and 760 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:03. The speaker talks slowly, about 32 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- skill /skɪl/ (noun) — A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
- yikes /jaɪks/ — Expression of shock and alarm.
- shirt /ʃɜɹt/ (noun) — An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms.
- planet /ˈplænɪt/ (noun) — A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU…
- journey /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ (noun) — A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.
- item /ˈaɪ.təm/ (noun) — A distinct physical object.
- glad /ɡlæd/ (adjective) — Pleased; happy; gratified.
- tree /tɹiː/ (noun) — A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.
- dream /ˈdɹim/ (verb) — To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
- boss /bɔs/ (noun) — One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
- opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ (noun) — A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
- stupid /ˈstjuːpɪd/ (adjective) — Lacking in intelligence.
- luck /lʌk/ (noun) — Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
- appear /əˈpɪɹ/ (verb) — To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
- camp /ˈkæmp/ (noun) — An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other simple structures.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- check on (verb) — To personally verify that (someone or something) is safe, copacetic, appropriate or satisfactory.
- come from (verb) — To have as one's origin, birthplace or nationality.
- go on /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ (verb) — To continue in extent.
- walk in (verb) — To come without an appointment to a place that would normally require one.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 79 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, I've. 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 skill, yikes, shirt.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've ever seen · I've never heard |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be seen |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're doing · is playing · I'm doing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll try · will have · will check |
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.












