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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “english interview p1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: React, application, code, technology, project. This video has 26 sentences and 260 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:06. The speaker talks at a steady 124 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 4 of its 26 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| developer noun | /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ | A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| architecture noun | /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃə/ | The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| log noun | /lɔɡ/ | The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches. |
| component noun | /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ | A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. |
| framework noun | /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ | A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size. |
| requirement noun | /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ | A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom… |
| implement verb | /ˈɪmpləmənt/ | To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out. |
| interface noun | /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ | The point of interconnection or contact between entities. |
| interactive adjective | /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ | Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or… |
| documentation noun | /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ | A documentary. |
| tutorial noun | /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ | A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed or convenience. |
| reusable adjective | Able to be used again; especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How do you start a new project?
- Can you describe a difficult bug you fixed?
- How do you learn a new technology?
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/, architecture /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃə/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, documentation /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
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 developer, organize, architecture.
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.