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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Interchange 1 Unit 3 Video”. This video has 44 sentences and 191 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks slowly, about 85 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 15 of its 44 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| necklace noun | /ˈnɛkləs/ | An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a… |
| bracelet noun | /ˈbɹeɪslət/ | A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| dollar noun | /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ | Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere… |
| lovely adjective | /ˈlʌv.li/ | Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace. |
| kid noun | /ˈkɪd/ | A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult. |
| sale noun | /seːl/ | An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit. |
| anyway adverb | /ˈɛniweɪ/ | Regardless; anyhow. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hi can I help you?
- Excuse me, how much are these?
- Do you want those too?
- Is that my mother's watch?
- Sarah, could you come over here please?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, 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 necklace, bracelet, excuse.
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.