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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 28 sentences and 147 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:44.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wooden adjective | /ˈwʊdn̩/ | Made of wood. |
| settle verb | /ˈsɛtəl/ | To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc). |
| mighty adjective | /ˈmaɪti/ | Very strong; possessing might. |
| oops | /ups/ | Used to acknowledge a small mistake or accident. |
| ouch | /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ | An expression of one's own physical pain. |
| downbeat adjective | /daʊnˈbiːt/ | Sad or pessimistic. |
| graceful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ | Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion. |
| foot noun | /fʊt/ | A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg. |
| mission noun | /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ | A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself. |
| seat noun | /siːt/ | Something to be sat upon. |
| proud adjective | /ˈpɹaʊ̯d/ | Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as we'll, don't, I'm. 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 wooden, settle, mighty.
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.