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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 201 sentences and 2580 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:58. The speaker talks fast, about 199 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| clothing noun | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… |
| upload verb | /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ | To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| variant noun | /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ | Something that is slightly different from a type or norm. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| provider noun | /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ | One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence. |
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| default noun | /dɪˈfɔlt/ | The condition of failing to meet an obligation. |
| clip noun | /klɪp/ | Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another. |
| gather verb | /ˈɡæðɚ/ | To collect normally separate things. |
| adjust verb | /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ | To modify. |
| preview noun | /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ | An experience of something in advance. |
| catalogue noun | /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ | A systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
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 | will be written · will be sent · can be added |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've prepared · I've already uploaded |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may be · may not be · may need |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will have · will be · will automatically be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 55 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, cloth /klɒθ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
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 clothing, upload, convenient.
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.











