Shadowing Practice: L tests Light's deductive reasoning skills - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You're under no obligation to do this, but would you mind submitting yourself to a test of your deductive reasoning skills?
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Sure, why not?
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Sounds like fun.
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All right, then.
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We can begin by taking a look at these.
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Photographs of three notes written by prison inmates while under Kiros control just prior to their deaths.
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None of this information has been made public.
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You can take as long as you want to look them over.
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Please let me know what you think.
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Very interesting.
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Come on, this is child's play.
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There's a print number on the back of each of these photographs.
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If I ignored this fact and was still able to come up with the phrase, L, do you know?
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Gods of death love apples.
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What would that mean?
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Clearly, if I read it the way Kira intended on my first attempt, I'd only look more suspicious.
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But the fact that I'm able to solve this silly code isn't enough on its own to prove that I'm Kira.
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It would be quite amazing to learn that not only could Kitta kill others, but could also control his victims actions.
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I think Kitta wrote these and it seems he's encoded a message for you as well, almost as if he's mocking you.
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If you line these notes up side by side and take a look at the first letter of every line, it reveals a message.
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Rearranging it like this gives you...
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L, do you know?
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Gods of death love apples.
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Love Apples.
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But there are obvious print numbers on the back of all these photographs.
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Arrange it in that order we get...
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L, do you know?
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Love, apples, gods of death. That doesn't sound right.
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And based on that, it's hard to believe that Kiddo would have wanted you to read it this way.
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That's incorrect.
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Huh?
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The thing is, there were actually four photographs.
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When we add this one, it reads...
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L, do you know?
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Gods of death who love apples have red hands.
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It's a fake.
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I never made any criminal write the letter in this fourth picture.
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Is he stupid?
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But seeing as I only had three photographs to work with, my deduction was perfect.
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No, it wasn't.
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The truth is, there were four of them.
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If you'd figured that out, it would have been perfect.
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Even though you knew the message was incomplete, you decided that there were only three notes.
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You never even considered that there might be a fourth.
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What do you make of that?
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Damn him!
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This wasn't just about gauging my deductive reasoning skills.
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He wanted to see what my reaction would be.
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If I keep falling for his tricks, I'll be playing right into his hands.
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Hmm.
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Well, you got me there.
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I didn't think of that.
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In any case, the likelihood this message will lead you to Kira is not very great.
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Besides, we all know Gods of Death don't exist.
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If you were me, faced with someone who might be Kira, how would you go about a statuary? this person's innocence
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or guilt you need to be absolutely sure I would probably try to get him to say something
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that was never made public in any way something that only kida could know
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Boost Your English Skills with This Deductive Reasoning Dialogue

Want to learn English with videos while sharpening your speaking skills? This clip from a tense conversation between two characters is perfect for practicing real-world communication. You’ll pick up how to express complex thoughts, react to challenges, and use logic in English—skills that shine in IELTS speaking practice and everyday chats.

What You’ll Learn

  • Expressing deduction: Phrases like “Clearly, if I read it the way Kira intended” and “my deduction was perfect” show how to share logical conclusions.
  • Reacting to mistakes: Lines such as “Damn him!” and “This wasn’t just about gauging my skills” teach natural ways to show frustration or realization.
  • Following complex dialogues: The back-and-forth about hidden messages helps you track layered conversations, key for understanding fast-paced English.

Listen For These Sounds

Pay attention to connected speech and reductions that make native speakers sound smooth. For example, “would you mind submitting” becomes “wouldja mind submit-tin’” (linking “would you” to “wouldja” and reducing “submitting” to “submit-tin’”). Also, “I’ll be playing right into his hands” uses a soft “l” in “playing” and links “into his” as “in-tuh-his.” These small changes are key for improving English pronunciation.

Say It Like a Native: Shadow Speak Practice

Shadowspeak (or shadowing) is a great way to mirror the speaker’s rhythm and stress. Here’s how to practice with this video:

  1. Play a short line, pause, and repeat it immediately, copying the tone and speed. Notice how the character stresses words like “perfect” and “incomplete” to show emphasis.
  2. Focus on the rising intonation in questions like “What do you make of that?” to sound natural.
  3. Practice the frustrated delivery of “Damn him!”—short, sharp, and full of emotion. This helps you convey feeling in English, not just words.
By practicing this way, you’ll not only improve your pronunciation but also learn to think in English, making your speech flow more naturally. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS or just want to chat like a pro, this dialogue is a goldmine for real-world practice.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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