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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 21 sentences and 151 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:44. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confusion noun | /kənˈfjuːʒən/ | A lack of clarity or order. |
| distant adjective | /ˈdɪstənt/ | Far off (physically, logically or mentally). |
| blank noun | /ˈblæŋk/ | The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim. |
| mere adjective | /mɪɚ/ | Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. |
| illusion noun | /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ | A distortion of sensory perception where real stimuli lead to a false or misleading impression of reality. |
| unresolved adjective | For which no solution has been found. | |
| admit verb | /ədˈmɪt/ | To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration. |
| blind adjective | /ˈblaɪ̯nd/ | Unable to see, or only partially able to see. |
| pride noun | /pɹaɪd/ | A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc). |
| distance noun | /ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/ | An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. |
| bottom noun | /ˈbɑ.təm/ | The lowest part of anything. |
| realize verb | /ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ | To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn away verb | To rotate so as not to face someone or something. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, isn't, weren't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/, illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/
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 confusion, distant, blank.
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.