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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “How Not to Start an Interview”. This video has 25 sentences and 110 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:35. The speaker talks fast, about 187 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 11 of its 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| analyze verb | /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ | To subject to analysis. |
| petal noun | /ˈpɛtl̩/ | One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is… |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
| text noun | /tɛkst/ | A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences. |
| message noun | /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ | A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. |
| minute noun | /ˈmɪnɪt/ | A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds). |
| rise verb | /ɹaɪz/ | To move upwards. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How are you doing?
- It's so nice to meet you.
- What's the one with the rose petals?
- Am I just very confused?
- You think you are?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, they're, wasn'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.
- 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 confused, analyze, petal.
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