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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “I see the light”. This video has 20 sentences and 217 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% 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
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| crystal noun | /ˈkɹɪstəl/ | A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| blink verb | /ˈblɪŋk/ | To close and reopen both eyes quickly. |
| starlight noun | /ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/ | Light emitted from stars. |
| suddenly adverb | /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ | Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner. |
| bright adjective | /ˈbɹaɪ̯t/ | Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant. |
| shift noun | /ˈʃɪft/ | A movement to do something, a beginning. |
| somehow adverb | /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ | In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means |
| lift noun | /lɪft/ | An act of lifting or raising. |
| blind adjective | /ˈblaɪ̯nd/ | Unable to see, or only partially able to see. |
| warm adjective | /wɔɹm/ | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
| window noun | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shine /ʃaɪn/, shift /ˈʃɪft/
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 scare, crystal, shine.
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.