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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Killua Saves Ikalgo..”. This video has 27 sentences and 158 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:58. The speaker talks at a natural 164 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 5 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
| spare adjective | /spɛɚ/ | Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous. |
| wound noun | /ˈwund/ | An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| reborn adjective | Revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually. | |
| shreds noun | A state of great damage. | |
| telepathically adverb | By means of telepathy. | |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
| sell verb | /sɛl/ | To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money. |
| ability noun | /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| finish off verb | To finish completely. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| sell out verb | To sell all of a supply or stock of something. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Kago, did you finish off the kid?
- Wait, who are you talking to?
- I'll give you ten seconds.
- Because I think you're cool.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll spare · I'll give · will be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | We're still fighting · are you talking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, can't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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 tear, spare, wound.
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.