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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Fundraising Lesson - Game Of Thrones”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: princess, ships, kingdoms, Throne, dragon. This video has 54 sentences and 443 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:55. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 10 of its 54 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dragon noun | /ˈdɹæɡən/ | In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a lizard-like body, often a… |
| repay verb | /ɹiˈpeɪ/ | Synonym of pay back in all senses. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| passion noun | /ˈpæʃən/ | A true desire sustained or prolonged. |
| ally noun | /ˈæl.aɪ/ | A person who co-operates with or helps another; an associate; a friend. |
| argue verb | /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ | To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply. |
| ordinary adjective | /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ | Having regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases. |
| narrow adjective | /ˈnæɹəʊ/ | Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth. |
| regard noun | /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ | A steady look, a gaze. |
| triple adjective | /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ | Made up of three related elements, often matching |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| intentions noun | /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/ | Desire to court, marry, date, woo or sleep with someone. |
| servant noun | /ˈsɝvənt/ | One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave. |
| merit noun | /ˈmɛɹɪt/ | A claim to commendation or a reward. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burn out verb | To destroy by fire. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm not asking you for the kingdoms.
- I'm asking you for ships.
- I didn't come here to argue grammar.
- Do you have an army?
- When are you there last?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, we've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: passion /ˈpæʃən/, intentions /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/, shrewd /ʃɹuːd/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like dragon, repay, egg.
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.