Shadowing Practice: Engineer's tool list - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to my latest video on learning technical and engineering English.
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Today what I'm going to do is I'm going to go through some of the tools that are used in engineering
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and I'll tell you the tools in English with a little explanation of how they're used.
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So the first tool is a veneer caliper and the veneer caliper is to measure internal and external sizes
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and here you can see the internal and external calipers.
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External micrometer.
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The external or outside micrometer is to measure outside sizes or diameters.
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Internal micrometer.
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Engineers use the internal micrometer to measure inside diameters.
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Depth micrometer.
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Engineers use the depth gauge micrometer to measure depths or how deep something is.
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Dial gauge.
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A dial gauge is to measure distance.
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The measurement is on a clock called a dial.
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Height gauge.
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Height gauge is to measure the height of something, how high it is.
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It is also used to mark an object object.
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Surface table.
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A surface table is a solid flat table used as the main horizontal reference for precision measurement marking or inspection.
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Steel ruler.
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Steel rulers are to measure distances or to rule straight lines.
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Engineer squares.
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An engineer square is to check a work piece is square, that is that two sides are at 90 degrees to one another.
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Straight edge.
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Straight edge is to check that surfaces are straight.
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Scribing block.
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Scribing block is used to check flat surfaces and to find the centre of the round bars.
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Trammel or trammels.
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Engineers trammel heads are for scribing arcs and circles.
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Protractor.
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Most protractors measure angles in degrees.
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Ascriber.
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Ascriber is a hand tool used in metalwork to mark lines on work pieces before you machine the piece.
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V-block.
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A V-block is to secure round or cylindrical items or work pieces.
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Parallels.
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Parallels are to support and accurately set jobs in vice or bolted to the machine table.
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Angle plates.
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Angle plates are used to hold a workpiece for marking or measuring.
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Dividers.
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Dividers are used for scribing circles on metal also used for measuring distances of markings.
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Center punch.
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A A center punch is to make small points used as markers for drilling.
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Okay, so that's a list of some of the most used tools in engineering.
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Stay tuned because the video will now give you a multi-choice quiz
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so you can test to see what you've learned or can remember.
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So, welcome to Engineering Tools Part 1, Multiple Choice Quiz.
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This is where I'll show you a picture and ask you what the tool is.
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You'll have a choice of three.
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Before the answer is given, there is a short pause.
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But if you need more time, of course, pause the video.
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What's the name of this tool?
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Micrometer, veneer caliper, depth gauge.
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The answer is veneer caliper.
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What's this called?
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Dividers, protractor, steel rule.
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The answer is a steel rule.
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What are these?
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Veneer calipers, trammels, dividers.
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The answer is trammels.
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What is this?
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Depth micrometer, external micrometer, internal micrometer.
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The answer is internal micrometer.
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What's this tool called?
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Dial gauge, depth gauge, height gauge.
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This, the answer is, is dial gauge.
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What's this tool?
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Scribing block, height gauge, depth gauge.
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The answer is height gauge.
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What's this called?
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Surface table, square, straight edge.
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The answer is surface table.
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What's the name of this tool?
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Square, straight edge, steel ruler.
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The answer is square.
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What are these called?
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Straight edges, steel rulers, parallels.
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These are straight edges.
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What's this called?
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A height gauge, trammel, scribing block.
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The answer is scribing block.
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What's this?
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Protractor, square, dividers.
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The answer is protractor.
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What's this tool?
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Center punch, protractor, scriber.
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The answer is scriber.
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What are these?
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V-blocks, parallels, angle plates.
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The answer is V-blocks.
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What are these?
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Angle plates, straight edges, parallels.
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These are parallels.
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What's this?
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Surface table, angle plate, B block.
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The answer is angle plate.
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What's this?
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Dividers, scriber, protractor.
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The answer is dividers.
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This tool is Describer, Dividers, Centre Punch.
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The answer is Centre Punch.
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That's the end of the quiz.
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I hope you enjoyed it.
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Remember to do things again and again is the best way to learn and remember.
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So why not do the test again?
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Or watch the whole video again.
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Thanks for watching.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Engineer's tool list”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: answer, gauge, tool, micrometer, block. This video has 107 sentences and 716 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:36. The speaker talks slowly, about 94 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 17 of its 107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| gauge noun | /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ | A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard |
| micrometer noun | /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ | A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter. |
| divider noun | /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ | One who or that which divides or separates. |
| protractor noun | /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ | One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction. |
| scribe noun | /skɹaɪb/ | Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist. |
| trammel noun | /ˈtræməl/ | Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle. |
| parallel adjective | /ˈpæ.ɹəˌlɛl/ | Equally distant from one another at all points. |
| veneer noun | /vəˈnɪɹ/ | A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material. |
| dial noun | /ˈdaɪ.əl/ | A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed). |
| punch noun | /pʌnt͡ʃ/ | A hit or strike with one's fist. |
| caliper noun | /ˈkælɪpɚ/ | The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads. |
| ruler noun | /ˈɹulɚ/ | A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings. |
| scriber noun | A sharp-pointed tool, used by joiners for drawing lines; a marking awl. | |
| quiz noun | /kwɪz/ | A competition in the answering of questions. |
| ascribe verb | /əˈskɹaɪb/ | To regard as arising from a specified cause or source. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most used · the best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll tell · will now give · I'll show |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/, inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/, diameter /daɪˈæmɪdɚ/, cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/, horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑn.təl/, accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/
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 gauge, micrometer, divider.
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.