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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 24 sentences and 42 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:37. The speaker talks slowly, about 16 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 62% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- sink /ˈsɪŋk/ (verb) — To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
- shelf /ʃɛlf/ (noun) — A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
- sofa /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ (noun) — An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.
- wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ (noun) — A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes.
- drawer /dɹɔɹ/ (noun) — An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
- cooker /ˈkʊkɚ/ (noun) — A cookstove.
- cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ (noun) — A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing…
- decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ (verb) — To furnish with decorations.
- townhouse /ˈtaʊnˌhaʊs/ (noun) — A row house or terraced house.
- kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ (noun) — A room or area for preparing food.
- strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ (adjective) — Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
- bathroom /ˈbæθˌɹum/ (noun) — A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.
- chest /t͡ʃɛst/ (noun) — A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
- shower /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ (noun) — A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade); burst of hefty precipitation.
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shelf /ʃɛlf/, shower /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/
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 sink, shelf, sofa.
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.