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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Dr. Strange demonstrates his power to Thor”. This video has 25 sentences and 151 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:47. The speaker talks fast, about 193 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 8 of its 25 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| promptly adverb | /ˈpɹɑmptli/ | Both soon and quickly. |
| worthy adjective | /ˈwɝ.ði/ | Having worth, merit, or value. |
| inclusion noun | /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ | An addition or annex to a group, set, or total. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| strand noun | /ˈstɹænd/ | Each of the strings which, twisted together, make up a yarn, rope or cord. |
| adoptive adjective | /əˈdɒptɪv/ | Related through adoption. |
| meddle verb | /ˈmɛd.əl/ | To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly. |
| concern noun | /kənˈsɝn/ | That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. |
| threat noun | /θɹɛt/ | An expression of intent to injure or punish another. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| individual noun | /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ | A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people. |
| explain verb | /ɪkˈspleɪn/ | To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. |
| seat noun | /siːt/ | Something to be sat upon. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why should I care?
- What do you drink?
- We're looking for my father.
- If you knew where he was, why didn't you call me?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, didn't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: worthy /ˈwɝ.ði/, threat /θɹɛt/
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 promptly, worthy, inclusion.
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.