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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 46 sentences and 162 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:09. The speaker talks slowly, about 75 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- pretend /pɹəˈtɛnd/ (verb) — To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.
- whoa /woʊ/ — Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
- adventure /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ (noun) — A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
- comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ (noun) — A comedian.
- pal /pæl/ (noun) — A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with.
- gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ — A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
- villain /ˈvɪl.ən/ (noun) — A vile, wicked person.
- superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ (noun) — Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does…
- zoom /zuːm/ (verb) — To move fast with a humming noise.
- clubhouse /ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/ (noun) — Any building used by a club for meetings or social activities.
- decimal /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ (noun) — A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
- excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ (verb) — To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
- fiend /ˈfiːnd/ (noun) — A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
- meanie /ˈmiːni/ (noun) — A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- get back (verb) — Return to where one came from.
- hold on (verb) — To grasp or grip firmly.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- look out (verb) — To be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger.
- slow down (verb) — To decelerate.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, didn'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 pretend, whoa, adventure.
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 | are pretending · I'm flying |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna play · gonna defeat |
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.