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Hello, in today's video we are going to be learning about different things around the house like a sofa,

a pillow, glasses, glasses, case,

and just different things like this.

We're going to learn words in a natural, slow speaking pace.

So hopefully you can learn something and take something away.

Before we get started, make sure to like, subscribe, and comment what words or what environment you want me to film in next.

Let's get started.

First things first, inside a house, this is a blanket.

This is a blanket.

Behind me is a window.

And there on the window is curtains.

That's what's on the window.

Here, this is a wall.

A wall.

This is a light bulb on the wall.

You have the TV, television.

This has two words, television or TV.

TV is more normal and everyone uses it.

This is a pillar or a column, you could call it.

Here, this is a hammock.

And a hammock you lay down on.

You lay down on hammocks.

this is a wall with rocks these are rocks a rock wall this right here is a trophy

it's a trophy or a prize up here is the roof this is called the this is called the roof

now let's go into my room this is a door the door you have a towel here a towel You have clothes,

cologne, camera equipment, hats this is a mirror

so you could see this a mirror

that you could see into more clothes this the floor walking

on the floor another window a chair in the corner of my bed this is a sofa

a towel a dress shirt dress shirt

that you button up this is a laundry basket where you put your dirty laundry a backpack

pencil case, scissors, belt, another backpack, and my bed.

My bed is not made.

It is not made.

Pillows, blanket, bed sheets, bed sheets, mattress.

So we just went into my room.

Now let's go into the washroom the washroom this is a shower a shower

and this is a bathtub a bathtub another mirror a mirror this is a sink a sink

that is a trash can and that is a scale to weigh yourself

and this is where you hang your clothes so we saw the washroom now let's go to the kitchen

the kitchen so i'm walking through the doorway two two doors here is a big window a floor this is carpets carpet

Here you have the sink dirty dishes clean dishes right now we are inside the house

and that is outside over there outside the house

this is a stove this is a stove and this is the stove fan

All of these are cupboards where you put stuff,

plates, lids, pots and pans.

in here it's utensils spoons knives serving spoons or big spoons and teaspoons

and also here is where the forks go these are glasses

these ones you could call cups these ones you called tea cups you have some fruit granola oil and spices

and this is where you cook cook food here is where

you get water you have keys this is where you eat food

so now this is where you eat breakfast lunch dinner anything like that.

It's a table with a tablecloth, benches to sit on.

There's also cutlery to eat from and there's a cup on the table and there's also chairs.

So this is a chair, this is a bench.

More sofas and you have shoes to go outside outside shoes

or you come slippers now we've pretty much seen everything there

is to see inside this house there is a lot more things

but also it depends on what you guys want to see

do you want to see me just talk about different things

or do you want to see like vlogs or just like lessons

or how would you like to learn English just by having someone speaking it

or do you want lessons or anything leave it in the comments what you want

and also maybe what words you want to hear what context you want to hear

and stuff like this but right now let's go outside to the roof

and I will show you the view

so now we are outside let's see the view we are outside it was raining earlier

but now it's not raining anymore you could hear the thunder though set the tripod down

and look and that is the view it is a nice view the view is really nice

and you could see a lot of stuff there's a couple mountains you can see a mountain here mountains

but yeah right now we are on the roof this is the roof

and that is also the roof so we're standing on the roof

and there's still a roof above us and this is where the oven is

so the oven where you put stuff in to bake it

but yeah let me know what videos you guys want to see

and I'll try to make them as quickly as I can

leave it in the comments what you want exactly

because I'm not exactly sure what I want to make with this channel like probably teaching English

and like I was thinking vlogs and stuff but if you want something different let me know bye

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 79 sentences and 901 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:59. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

mirror /ˈmiɹɚ/ (noun) — A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
sink /ˈsɪŋk/ (verb) — To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
blanket /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ (noun) — A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
cloth /klɒθ/ (noun) — A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes…
towel /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ (noun) — A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.
spoon /spuːn/ (noun) — An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
sofa /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ (noun) — An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.
stove /stoʊv/ (noun) — A heater, a closed apparatus to burn fuel for the warming of a room.
lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (noun) — A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
sheet /ʃit/ (noun) — A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
bench /ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ (noun) — A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
shoe /ˈʃu/ (noun) — A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of…
dish /dɪʃ/ (noun) — A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
carpet /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ (noun) — A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ (noun) — An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

go into (verb) — To get involved in; to investigate or explore.
make with (verb) — To give, to bring, to produce, to show.
see into (verb) — To perceive the truth about, especially of future events.
sit on (verb) — To block, suppress, restrain (something).
stand on (verb) — To continue following the same course.
talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
walk through (verb) — To explain (something) to (someone), step by step.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, thunder /ˈθʌndɚ/, bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheet /ʃit/, shoe /ˈʃu/, dish /dɪʃ/, trash /tɹæʃ/, washroom /ˈwɒʃrʊm/

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 mirror, sink, blanket.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	is called · is not made
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past	was raining · was thinking
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	i'm walking · we're standing
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming	are going to be · We're going to learn

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.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

Grammar in this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?