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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 10 sentences and 129 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:46. The speaker talks at a natural 168 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ear noun | /ˈɪə̯/ | The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. |
| rope noun | /ɹoʊp/ | Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. |
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| ledge noun | /lɛd͡ʒ/ | A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface. |
| joke noun | /ˈd͡ʒoʊ̯k/ | An amusing story. |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| switch noun | /swɪt͡ʃ/ | A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow. |
| decade noun | /ˈdɛkeɪd/ | A group, set, or series of ten , particularly |
| completely adverb | /kəmˈpliːtli/ | In a complete manner; thoroughly. |
| safety noun | /ˈseɪfti/ | The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty. |
| reach verb | /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ | To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand). |
| imagine verb | /ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/ | To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| exchange noun | /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ | An act of exchanging or trading. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| read along verb | To read together with another person, or with another presentation (TV etc) |
| step off verb | To measure by steps or paces; hence, to divide (a space), or to form a series of marks, by successive measurements, as with dividers. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | you've been following |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you had |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, you're, you've. 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 ear, rope, subtitle.
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.