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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 17 sentences and 83 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| shortly adverb | /ˈʃɔɹtli/ | In a short or brief time or manner; quickly. |
| alliance noun | /əˈlaɪ.əns/ | The state of being allied. |
| rotation noun | /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ | The act of turning around a centre or an axis. |
| scout noun | /ˈskaʊ̯t/ | A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground. |
| ninja noun | /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ | One who very skillful, considered similar to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation. |
| southernmost adjective | Farthest south. | |
| commander noun | /kəˈmændɚ/ | One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization. |
| worry verb | /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ | To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. |
| guard noun | /ɡɑɹd/ | A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something. |
| join verb | /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ | To connect or combine into one; to put together. |
| mission noun | /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ | A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should leave |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will break · will join · won't say |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/, mission /ˈmɪʃ.ən/
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 shortly, alliance, rotation.
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.