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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “collins listening for ielts”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: tour, hotel, audio, staying, guide. This video has 46 sentences and 368 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:54. The speaker talks at a steady 127 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. 11 of its 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| telephone noun | /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ | A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to… |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| alternatively adverb | /ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ | in an alternative way |
| surname noun | /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ | The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the… |
| recommend verb | /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ | To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice. |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| facility noun | /fəˈsɪlɪti/ | The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc. |
| detail noun | /ˈdi.teɪl/ | A part small enough to escape casual notice. |
| tour noun | /tɔː(ɹ)/ | A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| contact noun | /ˈkɑntækt/ | The act of touching physically; being in close association. |
| guide noun | /ɡaɪd/ | Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through… |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- When would you like to take the tour?
- Why do you need a contact number?
- That's the hotel we're staying in next week.
- Are you enjoying your stay?
- Would that suit you?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are staying · We're staying · Are you enjoying |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · we'll be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to get · have to cancel |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're, we'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: alternatively /ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/, facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/, definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
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 audio, telephone, spell.
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.