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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 13 sentences and 228 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:02. The speaker talks at a steady 112 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| trap noun | /tɹæp/ | A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. |
| purple noun | /ˈpɝ.pl̩/ | A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta. |
| palm noun | /pɑm/ | The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. |
| surf verb | /sɝf/ | To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing. |
| perpendicular adjective | /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ | At or forming a right angle (to something). |
| propel verb | /pɹəˈpɛl/ | To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward. |
| smoke verb | /sməʊk/ | To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar, burning material in a pipe, etc. |
| wave verb | /weɪv/ | To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely. |
| plot noun | /plɑt/ | The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| wake verb | /ˈweɪ̯k/ | (often followed by up) To stop sleeping. |
| band noun | /bænd/ | A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble; sometimes, such a group working for a professional recording artist. |
| rich adjective | /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ | Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions. |
| wind noun | /ˈwɪnd/ | Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| get out verb | To leave or escape. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as ain't, can't, 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 package, trap, purple.
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.