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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 21 sentences and 93 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:38. The speaker talks at a steady 146 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| spider noun | /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ | Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey. |
| permit verb | /pɚˈmɪt/ | To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. |
| haircut noun | /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ | The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician. |
| mosquito noun | /məsˈki.toʊ/ | A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes… |
| boganism noun | The act of being a bogan | |
| knacker noun | /ˈnækɚ/ | One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc. |
| renovate verb | /ˈɹɛn.ə.veɪt/ | To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again. |
| rumpus verb | /ˈɹʌm.pəs/ | To cause a noisy disturbance or commotion. |
| mate noun | /meɪt/ | A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate. |
| obviously adverb | /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ | In an obvious or clearly apparent manner. |
| magazine noun | /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ | A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm. 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 spider, permit, haircut.
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.