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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 22 sentences and 308 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 103 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ (verb) — To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
- miracle /ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/ (noun) — An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
- diamond /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ (noun) — A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
- tear /tɛɹ/ (verb) — To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- shine /ʃaɪn/ (verb) — To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
- penny /ˈpɛni/ (noun) — In the United Kingdom, a unit of currency worth ¹⁄₁₀₀ of a pound sterling, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: p.
- fountain /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/ (noun) — A natural source of water; a spring.
- smile /ˈsmaɪl/ (verb) — To have (a smile) on one's face.
- till /tɪl/ — Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time).
- hurt /hɝt/ (verb) — To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.
- dry /ˈdɹaɪ̯/ (adjective) — Free from or lacking moisture.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ (verb) — To be discovered; to be revealed.
- dry out (verb) — To cause moisture to be completely removed from; to make dry.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, wanna. 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 borrow, miracle, diamond.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stops turning |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll still be · I'll be · won't see |
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.