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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English With We Bare Bears - Present Continuous”. This video has 44 sentences and 200 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:27. The speaker talks at a steady 138 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bravo | /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ | Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer. |
| panda noun | /ˈpɑndə/ | A brahmin who acts as the hereditary superintendent of a particular ghat or temple, and is regarded as knowledgeable in matters of genealogy and ritual. |
| clap verb | /klæp/ | To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. |
| buddy | /ˈbʌdi/ | A person far removed from the conversation. |
| anime noun | /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ | An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style. |
| towel noun | /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ | A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath. |
| superstar noun | /ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/ | Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| dunk verb | /dʌŋk/ | To submerge briefly in a liquid. |
| milk verb | /mɪlk/ | To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow). |
| worldwide adjective | /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ | Spanning the world; global. |
| cabinet noun | /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ | A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you wanna go check this out?
- Dude, you're not doing anything.
- I'm walking to the bus stop right now.
- That's cool, I'll walk with you.
- What are you doing here, man?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're not doing · I'm drinking · I'm clapping |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll walk · I'll sign |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, doesn't. 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 bravo, panda, clap.
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.