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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “brutally honest boy advice”. This video has 14 sentences and 202 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. The speaker talks fast, about 202 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| genuinely adverb | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/ | In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly. |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| brutally adverb | In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically. | |
| bestie noun | /ˈbɛsti/ | A best friend. |
| flatter verb | /ˈflætɚ/ | To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour. |
| minimum noun | /ˈmɪnəməm/ | The lowest limit. |
| warning noun | /ˈwoɹnɪŋ/ | An instance of warning someone. |
| wonder noun | /ˈwʌndɚ/ | A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise… |
| advice noun | /ədˈvaɪs/ | An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful. |
| unless | /ɪnˈlɛs/ | Except on a specified condition; if not. |
| literally adverb | /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹə.li/ | Without overstatement or understatement, or false or misleading words. |
| somebody | /ˈsʌmˌbədi/ | Some unspecified person. |
| honest adjective | /ˈɑ.nɪst/ | Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. |
| bear verb | /bɛə/ | To carry or convey, literally or figuratively. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | You've just been asking |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | he's ever been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are wondering · you're not wondering · are never asking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will know · will not change |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, can't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: genuinely /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/, literally /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹə.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like confused, genuinely, compliment.
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.