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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “IT Questions Speaking x3 slow”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Tco, software, difference, proprietary, device. This video has 43 sentences and 313 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 60 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 39 of its 43 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| proprietary adjective | /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ | Of or relating to property or ownership. |
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| alpha noun | /ˈæl.fə/ | The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A. |
| backup noun | /ˈbækˌʌp/ | A reserve or substitute. |
| administrator noun | /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/ | One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager. |
| disk noun | /dɪsk/ | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. |
| encryption noun | /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ | The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords. |
| formula noun | /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ | Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| enterprise noun | /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ | A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor. |
| construct verb | /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ | To build or form (something) by assembling parts. |
| compression noun | /kəmˈpɹɛʃ.ən/ | An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction. |
| calculation noun | /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/ | The act or process of calculating. |
| bandwidth noun | /ˈbændwɪdθ/ | The width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: encryption /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/, compression /kəmˈpɹɛʃ.ən/, calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/, spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/
- Long words — get the stress right: proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/, administrator /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/
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 proprietary, server, contribute.
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.