Shadowing Practice: Simple Machines – Gears - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Gears are simple machines that consist of two or more wheels that fit together with interlocking teeth.
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When one gear is turned, the other interlocked gear turns in the opposite direction.
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Gears function in different ways.
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They change the direction of the applied force.
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They can multiply the applied force
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when the effort applied to a smaller gear moves over a greater distance than a connected larger gear.
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They can also multiply speed when a larger gear turns a smaller gear.
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Bicycles, fishing reels, analogue watches and can opens are objects that make use of gears.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Simple Machines – Gears”. This video has 9 sentences and 100 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:53. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gear noun | /ɡɪɚ/ | Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| consist noun | /kənˈsɪst/ | A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit. |
| reel verb | /ˈɹiːl/ | To wind on a reel. |
| interlock verb | /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈlɒk/ | To fit or clasp together securely. |
| multiply verb | /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ | To increase the amount, degree or number of (something). |
| analogue noun | Something that bears an analogy to something else. | |
| opposite adjective | /ˈɑ.pə.sɪt/ | Located directly across from something else, or from each other. |
| object noun | /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ | A thing that has physical existence but is not alive. |
| wheel noun | /ˈwiːl/ | A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| move over verb | To move (oneself, or someone/something else) so as to free up space. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is turned |
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 gear, connect, subscribe.
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.