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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Bring your ideas to life with Base44”. This video has 9 sentences and 104 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:44. The speaker talks at a steady 143 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| enterprise noun | /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ | A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor. |
| expand verb | /ɪkˈspænd/ | To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. |
| imagination noun | /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ | The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images. |
| customize verb | /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/ | To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications. |
| platform noun | /ˈplætfɔɹm/ | A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made. |
| creation noun | /ˈkɹiˈeɪʃən/ | Something created such as an invention or artwork. |
| launch verb | /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ | To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| tool noun | /tul/ | Any physical device meant to ease or do a task. |
| imagine verb | /ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/ | To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind. |
| direction noun | /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ | A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal)… |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| reality noun | /ɹiˈæləti/ | The state of being actual or real; realness. |
| grade noun | /ɡɹeɪd/ | A rating. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is built |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: passion /ˈpæʃən/, imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, creation /ˈkɹiˈeɪʃən/, direction /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/, shape /ˈʃeɪ̯p/
- Long words — get the stress right: imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, reality /ɹiˈæləti/
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 passion, enterprise, expand.
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.