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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “i cant believe today my wedding day s1”. This video has 33 sentences and 184 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:42. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| actress noun | /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ | A female who performs on the stage or in films. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| canoe noun | /kəˈnuː/ | A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction… |
| paddle noun | /ˈpædl̩/ | A single-bladed version is typically used on canoes and some other small boats. |
| unimportant adjective | /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ | petty; not important or noteworthy |
| cook verb | /kʊk/ | To prepare food for eating, typically by heating it, combining it with other ingredients, seasoning it, preparing it for serving, etc. |
| besides adverb | /bɪˈsaɪdz/ | Also; in addition. |
| struggle noun | /ˈstɹʌɡəl/ | A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task. |
| factory noun | /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ | A building or other place where manufacturing takes place. |
| childhood noun | /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/ | The state of being a child. |
| sell verb | /sɛl/ | To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money. |
| clean adjective | /kliːn/ | Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| wedding noun | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ | A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage. |
| yours | /jɔɹz/ | That or those belonging to you; the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run away verb | To flee by running. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I can't believe today is my wedding day.
- I'll work in a factory.
- Let's just run away together.
- I just hate that you're leaving me.
- I can't believe childhood is over.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should have |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll sell · I'll do · I'll cook |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're leaving · I'm not leaving |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, can't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 actress, bore, canoe.
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.