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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 13 sentences and 260 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 104 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| priority noun | /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ | An item's relative importance. |
| fever noun | /ˈfivɚ/ | A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. |
| nerve noun | /nɝv/ | A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics. |
| pose verb | /poʊz/ | To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect. |
| cookie noun | /ˈkʊki/ | A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm. |
| demon noun | /ˈdiː.mən/ | An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil. |
| bake verb | /beɪk/ | To cook (something) in an oven (for someone). |
| tutor noun | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. |
| dummy noun | /ˈdʌmi/ | A stupid person. |
| summon verb | /ˈsʌmən/ | To call people together; to convene; to convoke. |
| oversleep verb | /oʊvəɹˈslip/ | To sleep for longer than intended. |
| stalk noun | /stɔk/ | The stem or main axis of a plant. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn down verb | To refuse, decline, or deny. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | mind cooking · stop thinking |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't happen · I'll keep |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is turning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, can'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 priority, fever, nerve.
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.