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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “The 100, Clarke & Lexa”. This video has 22 sentences and 120 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:17. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| anger noun | /ˈæŋɡə/ | A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm… |
| darkness noun | /ˈdɑɹk.nɪs/ | The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light. |
| pin noun | /pɪn/ | A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening. |
| explosion noun | /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ | A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding. |
| shooter noun | /ˈʃuːtəː/ | Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc. |
| clerk noun | /klɝk/ | One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker. |
| sniper noun | /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ | A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position. |
| survive verb | /sɚˈvaɪv/ | Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive. |
| favor noun | /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ | A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). |
| commander noun | /kəˈmændɚ/ | One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization. |
| focus noun | /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge. |
| neither | /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ | Not either (used with nor). |
| enemy noun | /ˈɛnəmi/ | Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pin down verb | To attach or secure with pins. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | It'll be · will he · will make |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to focus · must to · need to get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, it'll, won't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/, shooter /ˈʃuːtəː/
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 lesson, anger, darkness.
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.