Shadowing Practice: Where Am I? 16: I see a flag - Little fox - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Where Am I? 16: I see a flag - Little fox”. This video has 14 sentences and 58 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:52.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| carrier noun | /ˈkæɹi.ɚ/ | A person or object that carries someone or something else. |
| stamp noun | /stæmp/ | An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof. |
| mailbox noun | /ˈmeɪl.bɑks/ | A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose. |
| flag noun | /flæɡ/ | A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol. |
| episode noun | /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ | A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course. |
| letter noun | /ˈlɛtɚ/ | A symbol in an alphabet. |
| scale noun | /skeɪl/ | An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude. |
| mail noun | /meɪl/ | A bag or wallet. |
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 package, carrier, stamp.
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.
























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