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How can we tell the difference between an important and an easy decision?
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I think we can tell the difference between an important decision
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and an easy one by looking at its consequences and how much thought it requires.
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On the one hand, an important decision can have a long -term impact on someone's life,
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such as choosing a university or deciding on a career path.
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Therefore, people need to weigh up the pros and cons and consider the potential risks before making a choice.
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On the other hand, an easy decision usually has fewer consequences and can be made on the spot.
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For example, choosing what to eat for lunch generally doesn't require much thought.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 8 sentences and 116 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:37. The speaker talks fast, about 191 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
consequence noun/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
fewer/ˈfjuː.ɚ/Less; a smaller amount of something non-integral commonly expressed as an integer
con verb/kɑn/To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
weigh verb/weɪ/To determine the weight of an object.
lunch noun/lʌnt͡ʃ/A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
choose verb/t͡ʃuːz/To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
require verb/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively.
consider verb/kənˈsɪd.ə/To think about seriously.
generally adverb/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/Popularly or widely.
pro noun/pɹoʊ/A professional sportsman.
impact noun/ˈɪmpækt/The striking of one body against another; collision.
spot noun/spɑt/A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
therefore adverb/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
decide verb/dɪˈsaɪd/To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
path noun/pɑːθ/A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
weigh up verbTo assess a person or a situation.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itcan be made

Pronunciation to watch

  • The “th” sounds: therefore /ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/, path /pɑːθ/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like consequence, fewer, con.

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.

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