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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 22 sentences and 121 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 55 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ (noun) — A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.
- adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ (verb) — To modify.
- distract /dɪˈstɹækt/ (verb) — To divert the attention of.
- fill /fɪl/ (verb) — To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
- rent /ˈɹɛnt/ (noun) — A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
- suppose /səˈpoʊz/ (verb) — To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
- flat /ˈflæt/ (adjective) — Having no variations in height.
- blog /blɑɡ/ (noun) — A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their…
- chair /t͡ʃɛɚ/ (noun) — An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
- honestly /ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ (adverb) — In an honest manner.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- come on /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ — Come along with me; join me in going.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, 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 soldier, adjust, distract.
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.