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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 15 sentences and 270 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:58. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% 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
10 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- breathe /bɹiːð/ (verb) — To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
- clock /klɑk/ (noun) — A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
- flip /flɪp/ (verb) — To throw so as to turn over.
- scare /skɛɚ/ (verb) — To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
- butterfly /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ (noun) — A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
- sticker /ˈstɪkə/ (noun) — Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).
- gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ (noun) — A (normally) complete range.
- switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ (noun) — A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
- bird /ˈbɜːd/ (noun) — An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of…
- secret /ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ (noun) — A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- keep on (verb) — To persist or continue.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you'll, 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 breathe, clock, flip.
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 | You'll keep |
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.