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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “💊 At the Pharmacy Real Life English Conversation Practice”. This video has 16 sentences and 74 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:38. 6 of its 16 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tablet noun | /ˈtæblət/ | A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription. |
| prescription noun | /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ | A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for… |
| sleepy adjective | /ˈsliːpi/ | Tired; feeling the need for sleep. |
| allergy noun | /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ | A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and… |
| counter noun | /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ | One who counts. |
| nose noun | [nəʊ̯z] | A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
| avoid verb | /əˈvɔɪd/ | To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun. |
| improve verb | /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ | To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Wait, do I need a prescription for this?
- My nose won't stop running.
- How should I take it?
- What if I still feel bad?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I take · shouldn't drive |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop running · Avoid driving |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may make |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't stop |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, shouldn't, won'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 tablet, prescription, sleepy.
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.