Shadowing Practice: 📚 LESSON 1-TOEIC VOCABULARY | TỪ VỰNG TOEIC THƯỜNG GẶP NHẤT(Pronunciation & Example) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 117 sentences and 1122 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 102 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 51% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| caller noun | /ˈkɔːlə/ | The person who makes a telephone call. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
| clerk noun | /klɝk/ | One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker. |
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| accountant noun | /əˈkaʊn.tənt/ | One who renders account; one accountable. |
| salad noun | /ˈsæl.əd/ | A food consisting principally of raw vegetables (especially greens, e.g. lettuce), other savoury ingredients (typically cooked), fruit, or confectionary; often… |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| requirement noun | /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ | A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom… |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| fare noun | /ˈfɛə/ | Money paid for a transport ticket. |
| applicant noun | /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ | One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner. |
| monument noun | /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ | A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration. |
| distribute verb | /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ | To divide into portions and dispense. |
| supermarket noun | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing. |
| strict adjective | /stɹɪkt/ | Strained; drawn close; tight. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| call back verb | To request someone's return; to bring back or restore; to recall. |
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 | be distributed · been enlarged |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have become |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was resting |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | Should I book |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/
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 caller, deadline, clerk.
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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