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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Гравити фолз 1 серия 1 часть”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Mabel, dad, pass. This video has 63 sentences and 386 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:01. The speaker talks slowly, about 96 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
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| epic noun | /ˈɛp.ɪk/ | An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero. |
| sweater noun | /ˈswɛtɚ/ | A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. |
| flirt verb | /flɚt/ | To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling. |
| agile adjective | /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ | Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed. |
| hurray verb | /həˈɹeɪ/ | To cheer with a "hurray". |
| optimist noun | /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ | A person who expects a favourable outcome. |
| phase noun | /feɪz/ | A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time. |
| novel noun | /ˈnɑvəl/ | A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella. |
| careful adjective | /ˈkɛɹfəl/ | Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious. |
| guest noun | /ɡɛst/ | A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another. |
| golf noun | /ɡɑlf/ | A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the… |
| nose noun | [nəʊ̯z] | A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. |
| monster noun | /ˈmɑnstɚ/ | A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We're going to get rid of this huge monster.
- I don't want to take the money.
- I'm going to sell you!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll explain · We'll be · will be |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | We're going to get · is going to take · I'm going to sell |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | You're not asking · I'm not asking |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to flirt · need to get |
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.
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 epic, sweater, flirt.
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.