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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Cowboy Dean |”. This video has 52 sentences and 223 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 78 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| rob verb | /ɹɑb/ | To steal from, especially using force or violence. |
| grave noun | /ɡɹeɪv/ | An excavation in the earth as a place of burial. |
| authentic adjective | /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/ | Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
| nephew noun | /ˈnɛf.ju/ | A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew). |
| speculation noun | /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | The process or act of thinking or meditating on a subject. |
| gasoline noun | /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ | A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol. |
| greet verb | /ɡɹiːt/ | To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing. |
| magnet noun | /ˈmæɡ.nɪt/ | A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism. |
| authenticity noun | /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ | The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed. |
| clint noun | The relatively flat part of a limestone pavement between the grikes | |
| germy adjective | That carries germs. | |
| howdy noun | /ˈhaʊdi/ | A wife. |
| saloon noun | /səˈlun/ | A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting. |
| yippee | /ˌjɪˈpi/ | Used to express excitement or joy. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| back up verb | To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. | |
| come along verb | To accompany. | |
| finish up verb | To complete the last details of a task. | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You know what that is?
- We have a word?
- Are you still around?
- You want a kiss?
- You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we'll, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
- Long words — get the stress right: speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/, authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
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 string, rob, grave.
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.