Shadowing Practice: You absolutely have to know this expression in English! 🧠🚫 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today I'm going to teach you one expression, just one, because I want you to memorize it and start using it every time you speak English.
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This expression is extremely useful and native speakers use it all the time.
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Every day we come across something that is very easy or obvious to do or understand.
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You don't even need to think about it.
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It's obvious that water is wet,
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then the sun So when you don't have to consider something for a long time,
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it's just because it's a no -brainer.
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It's a no -brainer that you will improve your English if you follow me here.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “You absolutely have to know this expression in English! 🧠🚫”. This video has 8 sentences and 106 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:40. The speaker talks at a natural 157 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| brainer noun | /bɹeɪ.nə(ɹ)/ | someone with a certain type of brain |
| memorize verb | /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ | To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory. |
| obvious adjective | /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ | Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| native adjective | /ˈneɪtɪv/ | Belonging to one by birth or ancestry. |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| speaker noun | /ˈspikɚ/ | One who speaks. |
| consider verb | /kənˈsɪd.ə/ | To think about seriously. |
| extremely adverb | /ɪksˈtɹimli/ | To an extreme degree. |
| improve verb | /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ | To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something). |
| useful adjective | /ˈjuːsfəl/ | Having a practical or beneficial use. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come across verb | To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | consider something |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to think · have to consider |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to teach |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will improve |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, 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 brainer, memorize, obvious.
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.