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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “The 3 Spideys cure the villains”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Peter, Max, connor, Avengers, portal. This video has 209 sentences and 792 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:00. The speaker talks slowly, about 79 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cure verb | /kjɔː/ | To restore to health. |
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| portal noun | /ˈpɔːɹtl̩/ | An entrance, entry point, or means of entry. |
| lizard noun | /ˈlɪzɚd/ | Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or mosasaur—typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, a long tail… |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| tingle verb | /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ | To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation. |
| clint noun | The relatively flat part of a limestone pavement between the grikes | |
| coordinate verb | /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/ | To place in the same order or rank. |
| reactor noun | /ɹiˈæktɚ/ | A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence. |
| heel noun | /hil/ | The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg. |
| yell verb | /jɛl/ | To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement. |
| wizard noun | /ˈwɪzɚd/ | Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices. |
| statue noun | /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ | A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting. |
| apologize verb | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| palm noun | /pɑm/ | The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burn up verb | To catch fire and burn until destroyed. |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
| show up verb | To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you close it before?
- Can we just talk for a second?
- Are you in a band?
- How do we stop him?
- Did you just open a portal?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've opened · I've ever wanted · have been |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Stop arguing · keep trying |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna lead · gonna get · gonna take |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | isn't it closing · I'm trying · You're not trying |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 61 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: coordinate /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
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 cure, bind, portal.
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.































