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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Golf is not Fun”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: golf, Fred, Dad. This video has 31 sentences and 95 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:25.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sand noun | /sænd/ | Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in… |
| comic noun | /ˈkɑmɪk/ | A comedian. |
| strip verb | /ˈstɹɪp/ | To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes. |
| reader noun | /ˈɹi.dɚ/ | A person who reads. |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| nonsense noun | /ˈnɒn.səns/ | Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning. |
| bend verb | /bɛnd/ | To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| dull adjective | /dʌl/ | Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp. |
| splendid adjective | /ˈsplɛndɪd/ | Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright. |
| sock noun | /sɑk/ | A knitted or woven covering for the foot. |
| glum adjective | /ɡlʌm/ | Despondent; moody; sullen. |
| muck noun | /mʌk/ | Slimy mud, sludge. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
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 sand, comic, strip.
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.