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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Top Notch TV 1 Unit 1 Scene 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Moretti, Giorgio, Marie, meet, Bob. This video has 53 sentences and 206 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:50. The speaker talks slowly, about 73 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 75% 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
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| occupation noun | /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ | An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a… |
| receptionist noun | /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/ | An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office. |
| client noun | /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ | A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services. |
| travel verb | /ˈtɹævəl/ | To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| manager noun | /ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ | A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team. |
| agent noun | /ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒənt/ | One who exerts power, or has the power to act. |
| net noun | /nɛt/ | A mesh of string, cord or rope. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Marie, I'd like you to meet...
- It's very nice to meet you.
- It's nice to meet you, too.
- Hey, man, how are you?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: occupation /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
- Long words — get the stress right: occupation /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
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 introduce, occupation, receptionist.
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.