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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Seems like you forgot again....”. This video has 12 sentences and 138 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:55. The speaker talks at a steady 149 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| comfortable adjective | /ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/ | Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. |
| weak adjective | /wi(ː)k/ | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| survive verb | /sɚˈvaɪv/ | Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive. |
| heavy adjective | /ˈhɛv.i/ | Having great weight. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
| proud adjective | /ˈpɹaʊ̯d/ | Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You've survived days you didn't think you'd get through.
- Nights where your mind wouldn't stop racing.
- You've been the strong one for so long.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've made · You've stood · You've smiled |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop racing · started believing |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to carry |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as you've, you're, don't. 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 lately, remind, comfortable.
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.