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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “How AI Empowers Tech Leaders Siwei Shen”. This video has 7 sentences and 77 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:29.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| doc noun | /dɑk/ | A doctor. |
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| collapse verb | /kəˈlæps/ | To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in. |
| boundary noun | /ˈbaʊndɹi/ | The dividing line or location between two areas. |
| builder noun | /ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ | One who builds or constructs things. |
| prototype noun | /ˈpɹəʊtətaɪp/ | An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models. |
| changer noun | /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | Someone or something who changes things. |
| truly adverb | /ˈtɹuːli/ | In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately. |
| sort noun | /soɹt/ | A general type. |
| manager noun | /ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ | A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team. |
| leader noun | /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ | Any person who leads or directs. |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| function noun | /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ | What something does or is used for. |
| responsibility noun | /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | we've been talking |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to have |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/, responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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 doc, slide, communicate.
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.