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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Pronunciation Pairs Student's Book Unit 03 E”. This video has 11 sentences and 31 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:32. 2 of its 11 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| intonation noun | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | The rise and fall of the voice in speaking. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| statement noun | /ˈsteɪtmənt/ | A declaration or remark. |
| spend verb | /spɪnd/ | To pay out (money). |
| unit noun | /ˈjuː.nɪt/ | Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one. |
| rise verb | /ɹaɪz/ | To move upwards. |
| expensive adjective | /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ | Having a high price or cost. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/
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 vacation, intonation, repeat.
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.