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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 39 sentences and 242 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:41. The speaker talks slowly, about 90 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sacrifice noun | /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/ | Originally, the killing (and often burning) of a human being or an animal as an offering to a deity; later, also the offering of an object to a deity. |
| loyal adjective | /ˈlɔɪəl/ | Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something. |
| missile noun | /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ | Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. |
| liar noun | /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ | Someone who tells a lie; especially, a person who frequently lies. |
| haunt verb | /hɔnt/ | To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts). |
| endanger verb | /ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to. |
| hypocrite noun | /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ | Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. |
| weak adjective | /wi(ː)k/ | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| threat noun | /θɹɛt/ | An expression of intent to injure or punish another. |
| sight noun | /saɪt/ | The ability to see. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| village noun | /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ | A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town. |
| command noun | /kəˈmænd/ | An order to do something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out verb | To leave or escape. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I told you she's not a problem.
- No, I'm not letting him out of my sight.
- I can't do this anymore.
- And you're willing to risk everything on that?
- I can't sacrifice my people anymore.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, can't, I'm. 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 sacrifice, loyal, missile.
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.