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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 39 sentences and 133 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:01. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| primarily adverb | /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.ɹə.li/ | Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost. |
| rapidly adverb | /ˈɹæpɪdli/ | With speed; in a rapid manner. |
| crucial adjective | /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ | Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital. |
| evident adjective | /ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ | Obviously true by simple observation. |
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| alter verb | /ˈɔl.təɹ/ | To change the form or structure of. |
| absent adjective | /ˈæb.sn̩t/ | Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing. |
| altar noun | /ˈɔl.tɚ/ | A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites. |
| sluggish adjective | /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ | Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive |
| numerous adjective | /ˈnuməɹəs/ | Indefinitely large numerically; many. |
| employment noun | /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ | The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid. |
| mainly adverb | /ˈmeɪnli/ | Of a person or thing being the driving force influencing the outcome of an event; chiefly; certainly for the most part. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: primarily /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.ɹə.li/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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 primarily, rapidly, crucial.
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.