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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Emily in Paris”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: dream, gaze, sexy, naked, desire. This video has 63 sentences and 374 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:49. The speaker talks at a steady 133 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 13 of its 63 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gaze verb | /ɡeɪz/ | To stare intently or earnestly. |
| sexist adjective | /ˈsɛksɪst/ | Unfairly discriminatory against one sex in favour of the other. |
| incorrect adjective | /ˌɪn.kəˈɹɛkt/ | Not correct; erroneous or wrong. |
| politically adverb | In a political manner. | |
| bonjour | /bɒnˈʒʊə/ | Good morning; hello. |
| objectify verb | /əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/ | To make (something, such as an abstract idea) possible to be perceived by the senses. |
| tagline noun | The punch line of a joke. | |
| adore verb | /əˈdoɹ/ | To worship. |
| perfume noun | /ˈpɝfjuːm/ | A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor. |
| morality noun | /məˈɹælɪti/ | Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental… |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| translate verb | /tɹænzˈleɪt/ | To change spoken words or written text (of a book, document, movie, etc.) from one language to another. |
| elegant adjective | /ˈɛləɡənt/ | Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity. |
| admire verb | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | To regard with wonder and delight. |
| feminist noun | /ˈfɛmənɪst/ | An advocate of feminism; a person who believes in bringing about the equality of the sexes (of women and men) in all aspects of public and private life. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come off verb | To become detached. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I feel like I'm dreaming right now.
- I'm just gonna grab some content for social.
- Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?
- Where are you from?
- Tell me, what is wrong with the male gaze?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: objectify /əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/, morality /məˈɹælɪti/
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 gaze, sexist, incorrect.
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.