Shadowing Practice: Ahri Special Interactions - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Chrom, your heart is like a warm blanket in a winter storm.
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Our destiny still awaits us, Allawi.
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I am no longer lost, Lillia.
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Nor do I still want to forget.
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Revenge will consume you, Captain.
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Don't lose yourself like I did.
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Have I finally made your list, Pyke?
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Rakan, you and Xayah are two sides of the same heart I finally understand what it means to be Vestaya,
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we are the bridge between realms I know who I am now, Xayah, and I know what I need to do Yasuo,
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I knew fate would bring us together again Your brother faced his demons,
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Yone, time to face yours I'll give you the freedom you desire I won't lose myself to you.
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You're not afraid of me, are you?
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I'll make your last moments matter.
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Don't bother running.
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I'm faster.
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I'll show you what I'm made of.
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Your warmth.
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I'll keep it close to my heart, Braum.
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Illaoi, all paths led us to this moment.
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Your dreams were beautiful, Lillia.
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It isn't weak to move forward, Serah.
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It takes strength.
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We are what our natures demand, right, Pyke?
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Xayah will miss you, Rakan.
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I'll keep searching to find others like us.
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Xayah, in a different life, we could have been great friends.
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The wind may die, Yasuo, but only for a moment.
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Yone, I too wore the mask of a monster, but that doesn't need to define us.
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Two tails are better than one.
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Or well.. you know.
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Haha, felt good to let loose.
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You certainly led an.. interesting life.
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Thank you for indulging me.
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Life is shorter than you think.
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I'll cherish these memories forever.
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Hmm.. a little bitter for my taste.
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I would never let you suffer.
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Refreshing!
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Let's go!
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Once more!
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Oh, you were trying to be funny?
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Cute.
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I've seen your most embarrassing moments, you know.
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Not even Cloudfruit could erase that memory.
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Well, that was an experience.
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Not my favorite.
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I'll remember that, you know.
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I may have nine tails, but I have unlimited lives.
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I know this place.
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Some part of me remembers.
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I'm older than all of you combined.
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At least I think I am.
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I'm not alone anymore.
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I can trust in others and in myself.
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Let's create new memories together.
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I've wasted an eternity standing still.
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It's time to move forward.
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Whatever new experiences await me today, I'll meet them head on.
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I've fought alongside some of the best, you know.
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So try to keep up.
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The friends I've made are very...strange.
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In a cute way.
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If I look back now, it's only to see how far I've come.
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The Vasani left so much behind.
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I will find it all.
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He truly loved me.
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Saw me for all that I am.
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I'll never forget that.
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It took me too long to realize how beautiful life can be.
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I've met so many new people, every one of them unique.
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I will always have regrets, but I won't keep running from them.
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I love myself for who I was, who I am, and who I hope to become.
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This forest brings me back to my days as a kit, running with the ice foxes.
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trail the vasani left i'll follow it where it takes me
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and then forge my own path hidden away for
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so long it's nice to finally feel the sun no more holding back i go after what i deserve
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to stay strong i hunt but i'm no longer afraid of losing control there's beauty in even the most painful memories.
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Humans change over days, nature over centuries.
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Never imagined this is the path my life would take.
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Memories are no longer mine to steal.
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They're mine to make.
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Though I've been around for a while, every day brings something new.
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The air smells so much sweeter without the black mist.
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I'll see everything this world has to offer.
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Wow, that cosplay is incredible.
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All eyes are on us.
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If you get nervous, search the stage.
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I'll be right beside you.
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My performances get intense.
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Think you can keep up?
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Bang bang bang!
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I heart you!
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What's your wish?
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You've stolen my heart.
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Only look at me.
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My tails are my good luck charm.
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You can try to reach my level Need an introduction?
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Well, here comes trouble When the cheers die down, will my fans still be by my side?
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Stuck in a place between the space of heart and mind Ooh, I like that The brighter the spotlight,
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the darker the shadow I won't be trapped in someone else's dream
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My trainee days are long behind me I'll be the star in your night sky
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Another week at the top of the charts What's my next schedule?
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My fans are everything If you can't fly, then run Let's go go,
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baby Run, devil, run I'm not looking for permission to dance.
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Hear my song and dance in the moonlight.
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My best is yet to come.
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This is my comeback.
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Back to rehearsal.
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I can't leave my fans waiting.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Ahri Special Interactions”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Xayah, memories, moment, tails, bang. This video has 109 sentences and 841 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:23. The speaker talks at a steady 114 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% 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:

WordPronunciationMeaning
bang noun/ˈbæŋ/A sudden percussive noise.
await verb/əˈweɪt/To wait for.
embarrass verb/ɪmˈbæɹəs/To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely.
trainee noun/tɹeɪˈni/Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.
cherish verb/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
indulge verb/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/To yield to a temptation or desire.
moonlight noun/ˈmunˌlaɪt/The light reflected from the Moon, which seems to emanate from it.
refresh verb/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/To renew or revitalize.
erase verb/ɪˈɹeɪs/To remove (markings or information).
rehearsal noun/ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/The practising of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to…
forge noun/fɔɹd͡ʒ/A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
warmth noun/wɔɹmθ/A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
eternity noun/əˈtɜɹnəti/Existence without end, infinite time.
consume verb/kənˈsum/To use up.
spotlight noun/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
keep up verbTo maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling.
move forward verbTo cause to make progress.
die down verbTo become less virulent or strong; to subside.
hold back verbTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
look back verbTo think of (past events) in retrospect (in hindsight).

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • Don't lose yourself like I did.
  • You're not afraid of me, are you?
  • I'll make your last moments matter.
  • I'll show you what I'm made of.
  • Think you can keep up?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowHave I finally made · I've seen · I've wasted
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupyour most embarrassing · the best · the most painful
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsbetter than · shorter than · older than
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay die · may have

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 38 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I've, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
  • Long words — get the stress right: eternity /əˈtɜɹnəti/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like bang, await, embarrass.

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.

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