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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Fun for Movers 4th Edition”. This video has 43 sentences and 227 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 9 of its 43 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| cinema noun | /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ | A movie theatre, a movie house. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| tablet noun | /ˈtæblət/ | A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription. |
| sweater noun | /ˈswɛtɚ/ | A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. |
| thirsty adjective | /ˈθɝs.ti/ | Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water. |
| crayon noun | /ˈkɹeɪ̯.ɑn/ | A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing. |
| excite verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement. |
| milkshake noun | /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ | A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring. |
| skateboard noun | /ˈskeɪt.bɔɹd/ | A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you have a busy day?
- Where did you go this morning?
- I bought them last week, but they're too small.
- Did you take your tablet with you?
- What did you do after lunch?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, I'm, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/
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 desk, shoe, boot.
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.