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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “DICTATION1 UNIT10”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: camera, pictures, print, digital, store. This video has 23 sentences and 145 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:01. The speaker talks at a steady 143 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| delete verb | /dɪˈliːt/ | To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. |
| disc noun | /dɪsk/ | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. |
| compact adjective | /kəmˈpækt/ | Closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume. |
| printer noun | /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ | One who makes prints. |
| print verb | /pɹɪnt/ | To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine. |
| camera noun | /ˈkæməɹə/ | A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs. |
| digital adjective | /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ | Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); especially, performed with a finger. |
| photo verb | /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ | To take a photograph of. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| unit noun | /ˈjuː.nɪt/ | Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What is wrong with your old camera?
- I don't have to print them.
- That's why I like the old cameras.
- How do you store these digital pictures?
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 delete, disc, compact.
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.