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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “The Simpsons - Tall Man In Small Car”. This video has 24 sentences and 104 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:26. The speaker talks slowly, about 73 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 4 of its 24 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| automobile noun | /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ | A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and… |
| comical adjective | /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ | Funny, whimsically amusing. |
| misfortune noun | /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ | Synonym of bad luck. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| wave verb | /weɪv/ | To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely. |
| blow verb | /bloʊ/ | To produce an air current. |
| kiss noun | /kɪs/ | A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting. |
| afford verb | /əˈfoɹd/ | To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as… |
| tall adjective | /tɔl/ | Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of… |
| subject noun | /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ | The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the… |
| therefore adverb | /ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/ | Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated. |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| vehicle noun | /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ | A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals. |
| appearance noun | /əˈpiɹ.əns/ | The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: automobile /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/, everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/
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 automobile, comical, misfortune.
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.