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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “No Body Should be Forgotten”. This video has 27 sentences and 232 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:27. The speaker talks at a natural 160 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| invisible adjective | /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ | Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible. |
| kindness noun | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | The state of being kind. |
| heartbreaking adjective | That causes great grief, anguish or distress. | |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| quiet adjective | /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ | With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| nearby adverb | /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ | Next to, close to. |
| join verb | /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ | To connect or combine into one; to put together. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| sit verb | /sɪt/ | To move oneself into such a position. |
| evening noun | /ˈiv.nɪŋ/ | The time of day between afternoon and night. |
| wonderful adjective | /ˈwʌndəfl̩/ | Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary. |
| dinner noun | /ˈdɪnɚ/ | The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pass away verb | To die. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're sitting here all alone again tonight.
- It's quieter at home when I come here.
- Would you mind if I joined you for dinner?
- I'd be happy to hear your stories.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to come · used to say |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may need · might mean |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'd, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like remind, gentleman, invisible.
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.