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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Powfu, Travis Barker - mario kart”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fall, Kart, Mario, shift. This video has 34 sentences and 354 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:17. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| asleep adjective | /əˈsliːp/ | In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| ruin noun | /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ | The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle. |
| bump noun | /bʌmp/ | A light blow or jolting collision. |
| trench noun | /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ | A long, narrow ditch or hole in the ground; either manmade, or formed naturally through erosion or tectonic plate movement. |
| emerald noun | /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ | Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone. |
| cheeky adjective | /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ | Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| deeply adverb | /ˈdi(ː)pli/ | To a deep extent or degree; very greatly. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| beside | /bɪˈsaɪd/ | Next to; at the side of. |
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| float verb | /fləʊt/ | To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| entertain verb | /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ | To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| see through verb | To perceive visually through something transparent. | |
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | it's been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are falling · I'm making · I'm seeing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll be · we'll forget · I'll play |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to lie · have to rush |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 31 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. 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 asleep, pretend, ruin.
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.