Shadowing Practice: Terminal Block Connection Types - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, I'm Josh Bloom.
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Welcome back to the RSP Supply Education Series.
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In today's video, we're going to be talking about different types of terminal block connection types.
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More specifically, we're going to be focusing on the Phoenix Contact Clip Line Terminal Blocks.
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So today, we're going to talk about the five different connection types that Phoenix Contact offers with their terminal blocks.
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The first type of connection is the screw type connection terminal block.
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That is shown right here.
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This is the most common type of connection that you'll find with terminal blocks.
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It's been in the industry for a very long time.
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You simply use a precision screwdriver to make the connection with a stripped wire.
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Let me demonstrate how you make the connection.
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You insert the wire into the terminal port and simply tighten your screw until your wire has been properly torqued.
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The next type of terminal block connection we're going to talk about is the spring cage connection, which are located right here.
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The benefits of using the spring cage connection are going to be, it's a much quicker way to terminate and disconnect wires.
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They're very safe and sturdy and secure, much like the screw type connection.
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Let me demonstrate how to make the connection.
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We first take a wire and strip that back about one half inch.
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We are going to need to use a precision screwdriver, which we will insert into the spring cage.
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And then we can simply insert our wire, make sure that's fully seated, and then remove our precision screwdriver.
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We now have a very secure, safe, tight connection.
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The next type of terminal block connection we want to talk about today is referred to as PIT or push -in terminal.
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The benefit of using this type of terminal block connection is a tool -free connection.
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This allows operators to easily remove and reinsert wires without the need for any type of tool.
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For the wire that's used on a PIT or push -in terminal connection, we need to make sure that we're using a ferrule.
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The ferrule allows for the connection to work properly and seat properly.
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We simply take the wire with the ferrule connected, we insert it into the push -in terminal, make sure it is seated fully,
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and there we have a fully seated, safe, secure connection.
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To remove this connection, we simply take a precision screwdriver, push down on the spring, which allows us to remove the wire very simply.
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The next type of terminal block connection we want to talk about today is referred to as Fast Connect.
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The benefit of using this type of terminal block connection is
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it allows the operator to terminate the wire without the need for stripping the insulation.
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This is also a gas -sealed connection, which helps us prevent the wire from becoming corroded or degraded in any way.
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Let me demonstrate how we make this connection.
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Simply take a wire that has not been stripped of its insulation, insert it into the proper terminal, make sure the wire is fully seated.
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Take a precision screwdriver, insert it into the slot, pry that terminal back to the center of the terminal block.
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What this does is it allows the terminal block to displace the insulation to make proper contact with the wire.
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Once we've done this, we have a very secure, safe connection that required no tools.
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The last type of terminal block connection we want to talk about today is referred to is a barrier terminal block.
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The benefit of being able to use a barrier terminal block is it allows us to use a ring
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or spade terminal at the end of our wire.
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This type of terminal block is commonly used in the rail and transportation industries or where vibration might become a common problem.
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Let me demonstrate how we make this type of connection.
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We first want to make sure that our wire has either a spade or ring terminal properly crimped and connected.
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Then we are going to insert the ring terminal over the bolts on the barrier terminal block.
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We're going to push the lever down on the top of the terminal block until it is fully seated.
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Then we're going to take a common flathead screwdriver and secure the nut over the bolt.
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At this point we have a secure connection that will resist loosening due to vibration we might encounter.
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As always you can find any of the products seen in this video on our website.
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For more information or other training videos please go to rspsupply .com, the internet's top source for industrial hardware.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This C1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Terminal Block Connection Types”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: connection, terminal, block, wire, type. This video has 49 sentences and 776 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:58. The speaker talks fast, about 195 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| insert verb | /ɪnˈsɝt/ | To put in between or into. |
| screwdriver noun | /ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/ | A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it. |
| precision noun | /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ | The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate. |
| ferrule noun | /ˈfɛɹ.əl/ | A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. |
| insulation noun | /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ | The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation. |
| vibration noun | /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ | The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. |
| terminate verb | /ˈtɝmɪneɪ̯t/ | To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state. |
| bolt noun | /boʊlt/ | A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to… |
| corrode verb | /kəˈɹoʊd/ | To eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali. |
| degrade verb | /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ | To lower in value or social position. |
| disconnect verb | /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ | To sever or interrupt a connection. |
| displace verb | /dɪsˈpleɪs/ | To put out of place; to disarrange. |
| flathead noun | /ˈflætˌhɛd/ | Any fish in the family Platycephalidae. |
| loosen verb | /ˈluːsən/ | To make loose. |
| reinsert verb | To insert again. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is shown · has been properly torqued · are located |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | It's been · has been · has not been stripped |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/, insulation /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/, vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like insert, screwdriver, precision.
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.