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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Starters 9 - Test 2 - Part 1”. This video has 45 sentences and 199 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:18. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 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. 11 of its 45 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| guitar noun | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| doll noun | /dɑl/ | A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy. |
| lamp noun | /ˈlæ̝mp/ | A device that generates light, heat, or other electromagnetic radiation. Especially an electric light bulb. |
| ruler noun | /ˈɹulɚ/ | A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| bookcase noun | /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ | A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books. |
| eraser noun | /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ | One who erases. |
| paint verb | /peɪnt/ | To apply paint to. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| floor noun | /flɔː/ | The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room. |
| camera noun | /ˈkæməɹə/ | A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs. |
| window noun | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle. |
| teacher noun | /ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ | A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor. |
| draw verb | /dɹɑ/ | To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you see the doll?
- Can I put it on the bookcase?
- Can you see the line?
- Where can I put the lamp?
- Can I put it under the teacher's desk?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can'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 guitar, desk, doll.
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.