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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Smart English 2nd Edition 5 Jump Up 1 Story”. This video has 21 sentences and 99 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 80 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 6 of its 21 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| bathtub noun | /ˈbæθtʌb/ | A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath). |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| kitchen noun | /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ | A room or area for preparing food. |
| newspaper noun | /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ | A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality… |
| bathroom noun | /ˈbæθˌɹum/ | A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet. |
| floor noun | /flɔː/ | The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room. |
| rich adjective | /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ | Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions. |
| coffee noun | /ˈkɑfi/ | A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jump up verb | To move from one position to a higher position by one jump. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/, bathroom /ˈbæθˌɹum/
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 bedroom, bathtub, jump.
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.