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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “The Passive Voice in Harry Potter films”. This video has 11 sentences and 73 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:46.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| reward noun | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | Something of value given in return for an act. |
| legendary adjective | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ | Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends. |
| choose verb | /t͡ʃuːz/ | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| murder noun | /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ | An act of killing a person unlawfully, especially with predetermination. |
| host noun | /hoʊst/ | One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. |
| magic noun | /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ | The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order… |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was murdered · has been chosen · was sent |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been chosen |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · will have |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're talking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, 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 spell, reward, legendary.
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.