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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “알라딘1 S2 Dialog”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: monkey, Aladdin, lamp, cave, jewel. This video has 45 sentences and 190 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| monkey noun | /ˈmʌŋki/ | A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails… |
| cave noun | /keɪv/ | A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside. |
| lamp noun | /ˈlæ̝mp/ | A device that generates light, heat, or other electromagnetic radiation. Especially an electric light bulb. |
| jewel noun | /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ | A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. |
| uncle noun | /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ | The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| earthquake noun | /ˈɝθkweɪk/ | A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| goddess noun | /ˈɡɑdəs/ | A female deity. |
| phew | /fjuː/ | Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise. |
| wickedly adverb | /ˈwɪkɪdli/ | In a wicked manner. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: earthquake /ˈɝθkweɪk/, cloth /klɒθ/
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 monkey, cave, lamp.
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.