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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 12 sentences and 160 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:27. The speaker talks at a steady 110 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| flip verb | /flɪp/ | To throw so as to turn over. |
| chill verb | /tʃɪl/ | To lower the temperature of something; to cool. |
| clue noun | /kluː/ | Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. |
| grip noun | /ˈɡɹɪp/ | A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand. |
| slam verb | /ˈslæm/ | To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise. |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| restart verb | /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ | To start again. |
| glitch noun | /ˈɡlɪt͡ʃ/ | A problem affecting function. |
| switch noun | /swɪt͡ʃ/ | A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow. |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| calm adjective | /kɑm/ | Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety. |
| lock noun | /lɑk/ | Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| hands up | /hæn(d)ˈzʌp/ | Put your hands up (if you wish to participate). |
| left back noun | A defender who normally plays on the left side of the field. |
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 flip, chill, clue.
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.