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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 15 sentences and 100 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a steady 110 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| alongside | /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ | Side by side with. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| baba noun | /ˈbɑːbɑː/ | A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup. |
| doorstep noun | /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ | An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home. |
| semblance noun | /ˈsɛmblən(t)s/ | The outward appearance or form of a person or thing. |
| stream noun | /ˈstɹiːm/ | A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks. |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hand over verb | To relinquish control or possession of something to someone. |
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 | haven't really had |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep asking |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm thinking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, haven't, you're. 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 alongside, steal, arrive.
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.