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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 9 sentences and 160 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:29. Only 67% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| embrace verb | /ɛmˈbɹes/ | To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. |
| resent verb | /ɹiˈzɛnt/ | To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront. |
| fragile adjective | /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ | Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material. |
| gentle adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. |
| drench verb | /dɹɛnt͡ʃ/ | To cause (someone) to drink; to provide (someone) with a drink. |
| endlessly adverb | /ˈɛndləsli/ | In an endless manner; continuously without limit. |
| frailty noun | /ˈfɹeɪ(ə)lti/ | The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived. |
| slumber verb | /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ | To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake. |
| sprout noun | /spɹaʊt/ | A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts. |
| unbearably adverb | In an unbearable manner, not bearably, in a way unable to be borne. | |
| shameful adjective | /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ | Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful |
| gaze verb | /ɡeɪz/ | To stare intently or earnestly. |
| sorrow noun | /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ | unhappiness, woe |
| reed noun | /ɹiːd/ | Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water. |
| paradise noun | /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ | The place where sanctified souls are believed to live after death. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll. 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 embrace, resent, fragile.
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.