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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: catar, rheumatism, rhubarb, microscope, archaeology. This video has 46 sentences and 121 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:02.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| telescope noun | /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ | A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. |
| asthma noun | /ˈæzmə/ | A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or… |
| autobiography noun | /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ | A self-written biography; the story of one's own life. |
| archaeology noun | /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains. |
| microscope noun | /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ | An optical instrument used for observing small objects. |
| psychology noun | /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | The study of the human mind. |
| geography noun | /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ | The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them. |
| geometry noun | /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ | The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships. |
| catastrophe noun | /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ | Any large and disastrous event of great significance. |
| encyclopedia noun | /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidi.ə/ | A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by… |
| suffer verb | /ˈsʌfɚ/ | To undergo hardship. |
| flood noun | /flʌd/ | An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water. |
| rheumatism noun | /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz/ | Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability. |
| rhubarb noun | /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ | Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when… |
| apostrophe noun | /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ | The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts. |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/, archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, geography /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/, geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/
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 telescope, asthma, autobiography.
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.
































