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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Get MORE FPS In Bloxd.io With These Settings”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: setting, blocks, fps, chrome, disable. This video has 56 sentences and 697 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:58. The speaker talks at a steady 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| enable verb | /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ | To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to. |
| chrome verb | /kɹoʊm/ | To plate with chrome. |
| disable verb | /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ | To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling. |
| texture noun | /ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ | The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something. |
| smooth adjective | /smuːð/ | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
| adjust verb | /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ | To modify. |
| chunk noun | /t͡ʃʌŋk/ | A part of something that has been separated; a generally squat, thick, irregular piece of something, e.g. wood or stone. |
| graphics noun | /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ | The making of architectural or design drawings. |
| scroll noun | /skɹoʊl/ | A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll. |
| stable noun | /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ | A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses. |
| extension noun | /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ | The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase. |
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pop up verb | To come up with a "pop" sound. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is disabled · is enabled · is recommended |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | one that has · size which can |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | Are you playing · you're struggling · you're playing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will pop · i'll see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/, acceleration /əkˌsɛl.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑn.təl/, coordinate /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/, acceleration /əkˌsɛl.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, accelerate /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
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 enable, chrome, disable.
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.










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