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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Crystal duck!”. This video has 23 sentences and 143 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:16. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 6 of its 23 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 10 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| crystal noun | /ˈkɹɪstəl/ | A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions. |
| duck noun | /dʌk/ | Any of certain aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet, distinguished from swans and geese by generally being smaller and… |
| fortune noun | /ˈfɔːtjuːn/ | Destiny, especially favorable. |
| grandmother noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ | A mother of someone's parent. |
| rub verb | /ɹʌb/ | To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction. |
| antique adjective | /ˌanˈtiːk/ | Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome. |
| ridiculously adverb | /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs.li/ | In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible. |
| window noun | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle. |
| plane noun | /pleɪn/ | An airplane; an aeroplane. |
| expensive adjective | /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ | Having a high price or cost. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn back verb | To reverse direction and retrace one's steps. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, that'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 crystal, duck, fortune.
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.