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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “kid's box 1 unit 10 page 75”. This video has 27 sentences and 110 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:02.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| helicopter noun | /ˈheliːˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ | An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and… |
| toy noun | /tɔɪ/ | Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. |
| lorry noun | /ˈlɔɹi/ | A large and heavy motor vehicle designed to carry goods or soldiers; a truck |
| hero verb | /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ | To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist). |
| cross noun | /kɹɑs/ | A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. |
| count verb | /kaʊnt/ | To recite numbers in sequence. |
| alive adjective | /əˈlaɪv/ | Having life; living; not dead. |
| fly noun | /ˈflaɪ̯/ | Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, you're, 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 swim, helicopter, toy.
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.