Shadowing Practice: ☣️ ТОКСИКУС: Последний Монстр из ЛАБЕРИНТА СМЕРТИ 💀 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The hydroelectric station is under control and is ready to be connected.
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Good. The system was overheating. This energy will save our base.
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How’s the repair of the Scrapper going?
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The chain dog is almost ready. Glad we no longer have to throw our own into the meat grinder.
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It’s a pity we only have one such monster… Right now, any help is worth as much as steel even from those who used to devour us.
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Speak. What do you know?
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There’s another one. A monster nicknamed Toxiсus.
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But he’s junk now — a wreck, beyond repair, after the battle with KV-44.
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I don’t care what shape he’s in. What matters is not letting the enemy get there first.
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The base he’s in is deep in the rear. A large squad would attract attention.
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Sending strong units there is risky...
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Then send me. I’ll handle everything.
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We’re no worse than him. It’s time to repay the Techno-Demons.
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Fine. Take transport.
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Approach stealthily. No one must know we’re going there.
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I’m flying higher into the clouds. Jump and open your parachutes just before hitting the ground.
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That way, there’s less chance you’ll be spotted.
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The base is autonomous. It has a security AI.
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If it's still working, we've already been marked as enemies.
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There's a passage here, I'll catch up with you.
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A code-locked door.
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And where are we supposed to get the code?
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Hmm… wait a second.
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Careful, these tanks seem to have mutated from Toxicus' poison.
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If Toxicus did this unintentionally, I can only imagine what he can do in battle.
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Experimental specimen Toxiсus. Contact not recommended.
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He's still… alive.
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I'll handle him. Disable the capsule!
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Target located. I repeat: Toxicus is operational.
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Ready to be transported.
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Target located. I repeat: Toxicus is operational.
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Ready to be transported.
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You must drag it all the way to the surface and there I will open a portal.
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Why did we have to fly by plane?
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There are too many interferences in this bunker.
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Echo of the ancient connection, interference from old beacons.
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The remnants of the demonic channels.
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Magic stalls here like an engine without fuel.
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I didn't know he was alive.
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Why should I waste my strength?
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Bring the cargo or let him die here.
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He will burn us down before we can get him there.
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He is a weapon. You are armour. Get on with it.
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This body isn't important. It belongs to the one who gave it life.
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You are the undead and you just haven't realized it yet.
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Leave him alone and die silently.
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Drag him. I will cover you.
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Don't get in my way. You will be a good exhibit.
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Leviathan is on the surface. Quickly!
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Speed Noise Well...now he is certainly ours.
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He needs to be isolated in a sealed hangar cooled with nitrogen.
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And protected with triple armor.
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We need to extract the core of the toxic generator and adapt it to create toxic shells and weapons that will help us in the war against the techno-demons.
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Agreed, but under strict conditions: any deviation and the target will be destroyed.
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It’s like he feels himself being gutted.
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Vasya, are you all right?
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I, um…am a bit tired.
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Tired? Go take a rest.
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I probably should.
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Something went wrong there!
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Seal the hangar and everyone inside!
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Is he breathing?
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We need to continue the experiment; the poison can be stabilized and turned into a weapon.
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Destroy Toxicus before the contamination spreads further.
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We need to think.
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I hear him… He’s calling…

Real-Life Scenarios for English Speaking Practice

The dialogue from this video paints a high-stakes, action-packed scenario—think military operations, stealth missions, and tense negotiations. This type of dynamic conversation is perfect for English speaking practice because it mirrors real-life situations where clarity, urgency, and precision matter. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more natural in fast-paced discussions, analyzing how characters communicate under pressure can sharpen your own skills.

Key Chunks & Collocations to Master

Native speakers rely on pre-built word groups—here are 5 essential ones from the video to add to your toolkit:

  • "under control": "The hydroelectric station is under control." Use this to describe situations you’ve managed (e.g., "My project is finally under control").
  • "beyond repair": "He’s junk now—a wreck, beyond repair." Ideal for describing broken objects or relationships (e.g., "The old bike is beyond repair").
  • "attract attention": "A large squad would attract attention." Useful for warning about drawing unwanted focus (e.g., "Loud music attracts attention in quiet neighborhoods").
  • "drag it all the way": "You must drag it all the way to the surface." Conveys effort in moving something (e.g., "I had to drag the couch all the way up the stairs").
  • "interference from": "There are too many interferences from old beacons." Describe disruptions (e.g., "Phone calls get interference from tall buildings").

Your Shadowing Challenge: Master Urgency & Tone

The shadowing technique is a proven way to boost fluency—here’s how to use it with this video:

  1. Watch the video once to grasp the plot (focus on the mission to retrieve Toxicus).
  2. Play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat immediately after the speaker, mimicking their speed, tone, and stress (e.g., "Quickly! Speed Noise Well...now he is certainly ours").
  3. Use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare—note if you matched the urgency in lines like "Leviathan is on the surface. Quickly!"

This exercise trains your brain to process and reproduce English in real time, making it perfect for IELTS speaking practice or everyday conversations. Remember: learn English with videos to expose yourself to natural, contextual speech—this dialogue’s tension and urgency will push your speaking skills to new heights.

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.