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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Classroom language: Ending the lesson”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: goodbye, Min, homework, quietly. This video has 50 sentences and 207 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:40. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| quietly adverb | /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ | Producing little or no noise. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| observe verb | /əbˈzɜːv/ | To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. |
| aloud adverb | /əˈlaʊd/ | With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly. |
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
| exercise noun | /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ | Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| confidence noun | /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ | Self-assurance. |
| loud adjective | /ˈlaʊ̯d/ | Of great intensity. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| read along verb | To read together with another person, or with another presentation (TV etc) |
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop working · practice telling |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll meet |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we'll. 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 goodbye, quietly, homework.
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.