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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 15 sentences and 79 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:43. The speaker talks at a steady 111 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
9 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.
- vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ (noun) — A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.
- pairwork (noun) — work done in pairs
- restaurant /ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ (noun) — An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.
- reserve /ɹɪˈzɝv/ (noun) — The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
- teacher /ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ (noun) — A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
- option /ˈɑpʃən/ (noun) — One of a set of choices that can be made.
- dinner /ˈdɪnɚ/ (noun) — The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
- conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, option /ˈɑpʃən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
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 reservation, vegetarian, pairwork.
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 | I've heard |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we go · Should I call |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll call · I'll see |
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.