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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 173 sentences and 1961 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:10. The speaker talks fast, about 214 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| gosh | /ɡɑːʃ/ | A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm. |
| subscriber noun | /səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ | A person who subscribes to a publication or a service. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| heck | /hɛk/ | Hell. |
| clue noun | /kluː/ | Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. |
| avatar noun | /ˌæv.əˈtɑː(ɹ)/ | An incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu. |
| fuss noun | /fʌs/ | Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something. |
| summon verb | /ˈsʌmən/ | To call people together; to convene; to convoke. |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| spam noun | /spæm/ | Any undesired electronic content automatically generated for commercial purposes. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| grind verb | /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ | To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion. |
| mini adjective | /ˈmɪn.i/ | Miniature, tiny, small. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| pull up verb | /ˌpʊl ˈʌp/ | To lift upwards or vertically. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | it's been · Haven't woken · haven't liked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is rumored · is based · you've been banned |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should go · should see |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | am NOT seeing · I'm still not seeing · I'm not seeing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 70 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/, overshoot /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃut/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like gosh, subscriber, whoa.
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.














