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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Lesson 1 - Thuyết trình”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: apple, balloon, word. This video has 37 sentences and 228 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:13. The speaker talks slowly, about 103 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| balloon noun | /bəˈlun/ | An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible. |
| fence noun | /fɛns/ | A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc. |
| shade noun | /ʃeɪd/ | Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. |
| float verb | /fləʊt/ | To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). |
| tasty adjective | /ˈteɪsti/ | Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| colourful adjective | British standard spelling of colorful. | |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| cosy adjective | /ˈkoʊzi/ | Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social and comfortable. |
| munch verb | /mʌntʃ/ | To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| fill verb | /fɪl/ | To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full. |
| bird noun | /ˈbɜːd/ | An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of… |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| fruit noun | /fɹut/ | A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| build up verb | To erect; to construct. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I've got some pictures with me to show you.
- I like apples, do you?
- I can't really sing, can you?
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shade /ʃeɪd/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 balloon, fence, shade.
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.