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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Pronunciation Pairs CD Unit 10 hot”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: listen, unit, word, Step, repeat. This video has 96 sentences and 389 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:01. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| sock noun | /sɑk/ | A knitted or woven covering for the foot. |
| guitar noun | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). |
| suck verb | /sʌk/ | To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). |
| deck noun | /ˈdɛk/ | Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| garage noun | /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ | A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items. |
| doll noun | /dɑl/ | A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy. |
| dock noun | /dɑk/ | A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading. |
| bargain noun | /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ | An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a… |
| sack noun | /sæk/ | A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with… |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| sweetheart noun | /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ | A person who is always very kind. |
| scarf noun | /skɑːf/ | A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you see that cup?
- Don't shop till you drop.
- We'll show you what's hot and what's not.
- Do you have a lot of gifts to buy?
- What do you want?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, we'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 dialogue, laptop, sock.
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.

















