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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Uncharted Deleted Scene - Meet Sully”. This video has 28 sentences and 165 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:51. The speaker talks fast, about 195 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 7 of its 28 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| splash verb | /splæʃ/ | To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass. |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| lime noun | /laɪm/ | Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon. |
| prom noun | /pɹɑm/ | A promenade concert. |
| fundraiser noun | /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ | An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity or cause. |
| bartender noun | /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ | One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. |
| daiquiri noun | /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ | A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added. |
| fundraise verb | /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪz/ | To raise funds (for a specified cause or purpose). |
| maraschino noun | /ˌmæɹ.əˈʃi.noʊ/ | A sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries. |
| teaspoon noun | /ˈtiˌspun/ | A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass. |
| sugar noun | /ˈʃʊɡə/ | A food consisting of small, sweet crystals, principally of sucrose, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used as sweetener and preservative. |
| bunch noun | /bʌnt͡ʃ/ | A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together. |
| coal noun | /kəʊl/ | A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| walk out verb | To stage a walkout or strike. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What can I get you?
- A little young for a bartender, aren't you?
- A little old for prom, aren't you?
- I don't always remember walking out.
- I've got four years ago.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as aren't, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: splash /splæʃ/, maraschino /ˌmæɹ.əˈʃi.noʊ/, sugar /ˈʃʊɡə/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like splash, compliment, lime.
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.