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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 7 sentences and 65 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:35.
Key vocabulary in this video
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| intend verb | /ɪnˈtɛnd/ | To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon |
| entry noun | /ˈɛntɹi/ | The act of entering. |
| crash noun | /ˈkɹæʃ/ | A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals. |
| beginning noun | /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ | The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort… |
| draw verb | /dɹɑ/ | To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. |
| journal noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ | A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. |
| forever adverb | /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
| accident noun | /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ | An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly… |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | has been drawing |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was born |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | am beginning |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be |
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 intend, entry, crash.
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.