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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Everybody is different”. This video has 11 sentences and 71 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:25.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tan verb | /tæn/ | To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun. |
| cheek noun | /t͡ʃiːk/ | The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity. |
| lightly adverb | /ˈlaɪtli/ | In a light manner. |
| brace noun | /bɹeɪs/ | A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock. |
| curly adjective | /ˈkɝli/ | Having curls. |
| blond adjective | /blɑnd/ | Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour. |
| chubby adjective | /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ | Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft. |
| freckle noun | /ˈfɹɛkəl/ | A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin. |
| spiky adjective | /ˈspaɪki/ | Having one or more spikes; spiny. |
| weak adjective | /wi(ː)k/ | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| tall adjective | /tɔl/ | Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of… |
| skin noun | /skɪn/ | The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human. |
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 tan, cheek, lightly.
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.