Shadowing Practice: when manipulation is ur middle name - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I swear on my grandma's grave!
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Here, talk to my mom.
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She can confirm.
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And her mom did confirm.
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I started crying right there.
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And the counselor helped me pack, fast.
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She even drove me to the hospital herself.
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When I arrived, Gigi came running to me, hugging me and kissing my cheeks and forehead like crazy.
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I got her saliva all over my face.
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Ugh.
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God, stop it, idiot.
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Is mom okay?
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Yes, honey.
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She's all right.
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She just hurt her foot getting out of bed.
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No biggie.
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Oh, thank God.
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But then, why did you guys make me leave the camp and miss the interview?
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You missed an interview?
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Oh no. Yes, I confirmed your mom was in the hospital, but I didn't mean it was an emergency or that you should drop everything and come.
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Gigi, I'm gonna kill you!
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But Mom, I missed her so much!
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And she ran off while her mom chased after her.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “when manipulation is ur middle name”. This video has 23 sentences and 160 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a natural 174 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| grave noun | /ɡɹeɪv/ | An excavation in the earth as a place of burial. |
| hug verb | /hʌɡ/ | To cling closely together. |
| cheek noun | /t͡ʃiːk/ | The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity. |
| forehead noun | /ˈfɔɹ.hɛd/ | The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. |
| counselor noun | /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/ | A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems. |
| biggy noun | /ˈbɪɡi/ | Something large in size in comparison to similar things. |
| saliva noun | /səˈlaɪvə/ | A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It… |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| cry verb | /kɹaɪ/ | To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness. |
| kiss noun | /kɪs/ | A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting. |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| run off verb | To flee or depart quickly. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, gonna, I'm. 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.
- 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 confirm, chase, arrive.
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.