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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 16 sentences and 149 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:58. The speaker talks at a natural 153 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| establish verb | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ | To make stable or firm; to confirm. |
| impression noun | /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ | The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. |
| realistic adjective | /ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/ | Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| ideally adverb | /aɪˈdi.ə.li/ | In an ideal way; perfectly. |
| advertising noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ | Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services. |
| client noun | /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ | A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services. |
| strategy noun | /ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ/ | The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| budget noun | /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ | The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe. |
| target noun | /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ | A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you don't mind, we would like |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we do |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start working |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will start · we'll get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we'll, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/, finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: ideally /aɪˈdi.ə.li/, advertising /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
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 establish, impression, realistic.
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.