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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Reporter Doesn't Realize He's Interviewing Adrian Peterson”. This video has 35 sentences and 314 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:51. The speaker talks at a natural 169 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 7 of its 35 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rage noun | /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ | Violent uncontrolled anger. |
| unfortunate adjective | /ʌnˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ | Not favored by fortune. |
| extent noun | /ɪkˈstɛnt/ | A range of values or locations. |
| recall verb | /ɹɪˈkɔl/ | To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order). |
| flip verb | /flɪp/ | To throw so as to turn over. |
| react verb | /ɹiːˈækt/ | To act in response. |
| slam verb | /ˈslæm/ | To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise. |
| brake noun | /bɹeɪk/ | A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or… |
| stare verb | /stɛɚ/ | To look fixedly (at something). |
| maneuver noun | /məˈnuvɚ/ | The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. |
| heckle verb | /ˈhɛkəl/ | To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. |
| swerve verb | /swɝv/ | To go out of a straight line; to deflect. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pull out verb | To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat. | |
| get around verb | To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path. | |
| go around verb | To move or spread from person to person. | |
| speed up verb | /spiːdˈʌp/ | To accelerate; to increase speed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't get to that level.
- That's why we're doing this story.
- All right, your name?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, didn't, we're. 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.
- 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 rage, unfortunate, extent.
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.