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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 16 sentences and 180 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:59. The speaker talks fast, about 183 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| conviction noun | /kənˈvɪkʃən/ | A firmly held belief. |
| trace noun | /tɹeɪs/ | An act of tracing. |
| guarantee noun | /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ | Anything that assures a certain outcome. |
| prosecution noun | /ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/ | The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor. |
| majestic adjective | /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ | Having qualities of splendor or royalty. |
| prosecute verb | /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ | To start criminal proceedings against. |
| culprit noun | /ˈkʌlpɹɪt/ | The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime. |
| impartial adjective | /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ | Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased. |
| unthinkable adjective | /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ | That cannot be believed. |
| breakfast noun | /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ | The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| secure adjective | /səˈkjʊɹ/ | Free from attack or danger; protected. |
| programme noun | /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ | UK, New Zealand, and India standard spelling of program. |
| quote noun | /kwəʊt/ | A statement attributed to a person; a quotation. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, he'd, they've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/, prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/, impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/, unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/
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 conviction, trace, guarantee.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | they've been quoting |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be placed · be made |
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.