Shadowing Practice: Business Result pre intermediate 2nd edition 2.3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Business Result pre intermediate 2nd edition 2.3”. This video has 37 sentences and 218 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:48. The speaker talks at a steady 121 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 8 of its 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| telesales noun | telemarketing | |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| restaurant noun | /ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ | An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter. |
| customer noun | /ˈkʌs.tə.mə/ | A person or company who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant or intends to do so. |
| detail noun | /ˈdi.teɪl/ | A part small enough to escape casual notice. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| letter noun | /ˈlɛtɚ/ | A symbol in an alphabet. |
| accept verb | /əkˈsɛpt/ | To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval. |
| mobile adjective | /ˈmoʊ.bəl/ | Capable of being moved, especially on wheels. |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| somebody | /ˈsʌmˌbədi/ | Some unspecified person. |
| progress noun | /ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/ | Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. |
| file noun | /faɪl/ | A collection of papers collated and archived together. |
| technical adjective | /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ | Specifically related to a particular discipline. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Who am I speaking to?
- The login details are still the same, aren't they?
- Are you staying here all week?
- Do you work with the telesales team then?
- Do you want to come?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, aren't, 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 server, telesales, lunch.
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.