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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Raya And The last Dragon, First 3 minutes”. This video has 27 sentences and 209 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:02. The speaker talks slowly, about 69 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dystopian adjective | /dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ | Of or pertaining to a dystopia. |
| harmoniously adverb | In a harmonious manner; coordinately. | |
| mindless adjective | /maɪnd.ləs/ | Showing a lack of forethought or sense. |
| multiply verb | /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ | To increase the amount, degree or number of (something). |
| remnant noun | /ˈɹɛmnənt/ | A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole. |
| wildfire noun | /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/ | A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area. |
| inspirational adjective | /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ | Having the ability to inspire. |
| consume verb | /kənˈsum/ | To use up. |
| plague noun | /plɛɡ/ | The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis. |
| lone adjective | /loʊn/ | Solitary; having no companion. |
| rider noun | /ˈɹaɪ̯.dəː/ | An old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it. |
| possess verb | /pəˈzɛs/ | To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own. |
| concentrate verb | /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ | To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force. |
| mighty adjective | /ˈmaɪti/ | Very strong; possessing might. |
| divide verb | /dɪˈvaɪd/ | To split or separate (something) into two or more parts. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, wasn't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: dystopian /dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ən/, inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/, humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/
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 dystopian, harmoniously, mindless.
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.