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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 13 sentences and 169 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:13. The speaker talks at a steady 139 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 96% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 2 of its 13 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| addict noun | /ˈæd.ɪkt/ | A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug. |
| eyesight noun | /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ | Vision or the faculty of sight. |
| exercise noun | /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ | Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| spend verb | /spɪnd/ | To pay out (money). |
| opportunity noun | /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ | A chance for advancement, progress or profit. |
| screen noun | /ˈskɹiːn/ | A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous. |
| fix verb | /ˈfɪks/ | To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time. |
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 | are addicted · are fixed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are spending |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to move |
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 addict, eyesight, exercise.
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.