쉐도잉 연습: GOTCHO BITCH - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “GOTCHO BITCH”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: bitch, booty, nigga, pop, shake. This video has 27 sentences and 517 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:52. The speaker talks fast, about 181 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 68% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 7 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| chunky adjective | /ˈt͡ʃʌŋki/ | Having chunks. |
| grouch noun | /ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ | A complaint, a grumble, a fit of ill-humor. |
| slough noun | /slʌf/ | The skin shed by a snake or other reptile. |
| disrespectful adjective | /dɪs.ɹɪˈspɛkt.fəl/ | Lacking respect. |
| millionaire noun | /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ | Somebody whose wealth is at least one million (10⁶) currency units (usually understood to exclude holders of hyperinflated currencies). |
| bout noun | /ˈbaʊt/ | A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness. |
| shout verb | /ʃaʊt/ | To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. |
| beard noun | /bɪɹd/ | Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck. |
| couch noun | /ˈkaʊ̯t͡ʃ/ | An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa. |
| twist verb | /twɪst/ | To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| climb verb | /ˈklaɪ̯m/ | To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come around verb | /kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/ | To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first. |
| fall off verb | To become detached or to drop from. | |
| pull up verb | /ˌpʊl ˈʌp/ | To lift upwards or vertically. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 22 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, shout /ʃaʊt/
- Long words — get the stress right: disrespectful /dɪs.ɹɪˈspɛkt.fəl/, millionaire /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/
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 shake, chunky, grouch.
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