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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 111 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:34. 5 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| liar noun | /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ | Someone who tells a lie; especially, a person who frequently lies. |
| sally noun | /ˈsæli/ | A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy. |
| fake adjective | /feɪ̯k/ | Not real; false, fraudulent. |
| lady noun | /ˈleɪ.di/ | A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority. |
| teacher noun | /ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ | A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor. |
| shut verb | /ʃʌt/ | To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| shut down verb | To close, terminate, or end; to stop operating, either permanently or temporarily. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you do your homework?
- Are you in here?
- I tried, but you can't scare me.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, didn't. 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 homework, scare, liar.
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.