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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 187 sentences and 1715 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:31. The speaker talks at a natural 163 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| broadcast noun | /ˈbɹɔːd(ˌ)kɑːst/ | A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver. |
| tennis noun | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets. |
| surveillance noun | /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ | Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion. |
| childish adjective | /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ | Immature in thought or behaviour. |
| clothing noun | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… |
| household adjective | /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ | Belonging to the same house and family. |
| impressive adjective | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| alongside | /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ | Side by side with. |
| innocent adjective | /ˈɪnəsənt/ | Free from guilt, sin, or immorality. |
| capture verb | /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/ | To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| sword noun | /soɹd/ | A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack. |
| roughly adverb | /ˈɹʌf.li/ | In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness. |
| script noun | /skɹɪpt/ | A writing; a written document. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| give out verb | To utter, publish; to announce, proclaim, report. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If I were Kira, you'd be · if you are Kira, it would still |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've given · you've already figured · you've shown |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was scheduled · was announced · was assigned |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | man who you · people who Ray · someone who hates |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 60 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/, capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/, exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/, execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/, assure /əˈʃʊɹ/
- Long words — get the stress right: investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/, execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/, liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/, traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/, probability /ˌpɹɑ.bəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like broadcast, tennis, surveillance.
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.












