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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 14 sentences and 108 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 91 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wage noun | /weɪd͡ʒ/ | An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour. |
| aggression noun | /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ | The act of initiating hostilities or invasion. |
| dispute noun | /dɪˈspjuːt/ | An argument or disagreement; a failure to agree. |
| whatsoever adverb | /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ | In any way; at all; whatever. |
| genocide noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ | The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people; typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion… |
| blink verb | /ˈblɪŋk/ | To close and reopen both eyes quickly. |
| supreme adjective | /ˌsuˈpɹim/ | Dominant, having power over all others. |
| launch verb | /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ | To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force. |
| crime noun | /kɹaɪm/ | A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law. |
| defense noun | /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ | The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury. |
| none | /noʊn/ | Not any of a given number or group. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, 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 wage, aggression, dispute.
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 | was called |
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.