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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “LE listening B1 At the chemist”. This video has 32 sentences and 166 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:35. The speaker talks slowly, about 105 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 8 of its 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| syrup noun | /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ | Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring. |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| prescription noun | /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ | A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for… |
| sore adjective | /soɹ/ | Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive. |
| headache noun | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | A pain or ache in the head. |
| allergic adjective | /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ | Of or pertaining to allergy. |
| antibiotic noun | /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ | Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system. |
| lozenge noun | /ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/ | A thin rhombus, having two acute and two obtuse angles. |
| mealtime noun | The appointed time at which a meal is served or eaten. | |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
| activity noun | /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | The state or quality of being active; activeness. |
| medicine noun | /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ | A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you have a headache too?
- How many do I take?
- How often should I take it?
- Are you allergic to any medicine?
- Can I get some antibiotics too?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I take · should really see |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll take · you'll be · That'll be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/, activity /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
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 cough, syrup, throat.
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.