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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Navigate A1 Report Unit 2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: antiques, clock, favourite, shop, Whitney. This video has 35 sentences and 251 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:31. The speaker talks slowly, about 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| antique adjective | /ˌanˈtiːk/ | Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| dealer noun | /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ | One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman. |
| collections noun | /kəˈlɛkʃənz/ | A state being beyond merely past due. |
| bookcase noun | /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ | A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books. |
| favourite adjective | /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ | Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.) |
| object noun | /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ | A thing that has physical existence but is not alive. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
| expensive adjective | /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ | Having a high price or cost. |
| hundred noun | /ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ | A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros). |
| sale noun | /seːl/ | An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit. |
| village noun | /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ | A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
| fantastic adjective | /fænˈtæs.tɪk/ | Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier). |
| chair noun | /t͡ʃɛɚ/ | An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as aren't, I'm, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: collections /kəˈlɛkʃənz/, shop /ʃɑp/
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 antique, clock, dealer.
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.