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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 62 sentences and 231 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 79 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 67% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| twelve noun | /twɛlv/ | A group of twelve items. |
| positively adverb | /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ | In a positive manner. |
| starve verb | /stɑɹv/ | To die because of lack of food or of not eating. |
| ahem | /əˈhɛm/ | The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat. |
| cobbler noun | /ˈkɑblɚ/ | A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes. |
| highness noun | /ˈhaɪnəs/ | The state of being high. |
| shhh | Elongated form of shh. | |
| princess noun | /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ | A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| hardly adverb | /ˈhɑɹdli/ | Barely, only just, almost not. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm not going to take · I'm not going to do |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm taking · They're dancing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, they're, we're. 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 shoe, whoa, arrive.
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.