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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Lots To Discuss”. This video has 30 sentences and 142 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:59. The speaker talks at a steady 144 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| journalist noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ | The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly. |
| remarkable adjective | /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ | Worthy of remark; notable; interesting. |
| cease verb | /sis/ | To stop. |
| glow verb | /ɡloʊ/ | To emit heat and light without a flame. |
| thrill verb | /θɹɪl/ | To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation. |
| eyebrow noun | /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ | The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket. |
| fingernail noun | /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ | The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation. |
| editor noun | /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ | A person who edits or makes changes to documents. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| discuss verb | /dɪˈskʌs/ | To converse or debate concerning a particular topic. |
| retail noun | /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ | The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc… |
| immediate adjective | /ɪˈmiː.dɪət/ | Happening right away, instantly, with no delay. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come on in verb | Synonym of come in (“to enter”). |
| get over verb | To overcome. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you remember when magazines were a thing?
- No, I'm actually a journalist now.
- You know what's funny is you've changed.
- Kept those eyebrows, though, didn't you?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been published · you've changed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're glowing · you're hanging · are taking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, didn't, 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 journalist, remarkable, cease.
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.