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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Hotel Transylvania - Official Trailer”. This video has 20 sentences and 102 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:03. The speaker talks slowly, about 97 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 5 of its 20 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| disturb verb | /dɪˈstɜːb/ | to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids. |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| terribly adverb | /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ | Very; extremely. |
| persecution noun | /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ | The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution. |
| relaxation noun | /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/ | The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities. |
| humankind noun | /ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/ | The human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens. |
| tranquility noun | /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ | American standard spelling of tranquillity. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| mate noun | /meɪt/ | A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate. |
| monster noun | /ˈmɑnstɚ/ | A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| clean adjective | /kliːn/ | Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled. |
| fear verb | /fɪə/ | To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: persecution /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/, relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: persecution /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/, tranquility /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
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 disturb, discover, terribly.
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.