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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Business English: Participating in meetings 2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: customer, training, Anna, staff, programme. This video has 56 sentences and 569 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:01. The speaker talks at a steady 142 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 12 of its 56 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| complaint noun | /kəmˈpleɪnt/ | The act of complaining. |
| scratch verb | /skɹæt͡ʃ/ | To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc. |
| monitor noun | /ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ | Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone. |
| summary noun | /ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/ | An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material. |
| feedback noun | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. |
| realise verb | Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize. | |
| gather verb | /ˈɡæðɚ/ | To collect normally separate things. |
| highlight verb | /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ | To make prominent; emphasize. |
| implement verb | /ˈɪmpləmənt/ | To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out. |
| protocol noun | /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ | An amendment to an official treaty. |
| colleague noun | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate. |
| supplier noun | /səˈplaɪə/ | One who supplies; a provider. |
| overhaul noun | /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ | A major repair, renovation, or revision. |
| refresher noun | /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/ | Something that refreshes. |
| sensitively adverb | In a sensitive manner; with sensitivity. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Right, shall we get started?
- Sorry, can I just check?
- Sorry, I'm not sure I understand.
- Can you be more specific?
- I've brought in copies of the report.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has called · haven't done · I've brought |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | were involved · will be affected |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as haven't, I'm, don't. 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 complaint, scratch, monitor.
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.