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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 146 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:45. The speaker talks slowly, about 84 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| correctly adverb | /kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ | In a correct manner. |
| quiz noun | /kwɪz/ | A competition in the answering of questions. |
| vrouw noun | A Dutchwoman. | |
| plank noun | /ˈplæŋk/ | A flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture. |
| whelk noun | /wɛlk/ | Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe. |
| shopkeeper noun | /ˈʃɑpkiːpɚ/ | A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door. |
| image noun | /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ | A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shopkeeper /ˈʃɑpkiːpɚ/, shop /ʃɑp/
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 carefully, skill, dialogue.
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.