Shadowing Practice: (Arcane) Silco | Power - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You were supposed to follow them and nothing to fear.
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Now is the Congress is asking questions about you.
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There are always mishaps in battle.
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That's not a risk I'm willing to take.
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Our timeline has moved up.
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It's almost ready.
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You have a subject in mind.
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Someone just volunteered.
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They're monsters.
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There's a monster inside all of us.
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I expect better from you than excuses.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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Right.
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It was your job to make sure things went smoothly.
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What's important is that we don't repeat them.
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You failed.
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Don't disappoint me again.
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The Hextech Wonderboy is on the council now, and he's asking questions.
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It's only a matter of time before he finds the truth.
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What is truth but a survivor's story?
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You're making a mess.
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Have you forgotten where we came from?
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Have you forgotten how she left you?
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Who found you?
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Who cared for you?
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They can all burn.
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Everyone betrays us, Jinx.
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Everyone else betrays us.
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They will never understand.
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Do we understand each other?
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This has gone too far.
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Imagining yourself a hero.
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One final act to make you the martyr you've always seen yourself as.
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Brothers and sisters back to back against whatever the world threw at us.
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You know what bore us through those times?
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Loyalty.
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Now I'm forced to share the air with parasites like you.
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Ah, you see that's your weakness, Marcus.
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You carry your chin so high you fail to see the opportunity below.
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Today I got a glimpse of what war between us might look like.
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Your people wouldn't stand a chance.
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Power.
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Real power doesn't come to those who were born strongest, or fastest, or smartest.
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The smartest?
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No, no. It comes to those who would do anything to achieve it.
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A thousand times I've imagined this moment.
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Today is the day you die, Silco.
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That's a risk I've known all my life.
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But I still believe in Luol Tze.
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Ever wonder what it's like to drown?
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The story of opposites.
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There's peace in water Like it's holding you Whispering in my toes to let it in
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And every problem in the world will fade away I must drown in these waters That day,
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I let a weak man die But then, there's this thing In your head.
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And it's raging.
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Lighting every nerve of madness. And another was reborn. To fight. To survive.
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It's only us.
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You're the only one I can trust with is Jynx.
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You're my daughter.
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I'll never forsake you.
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Fear haunts us all.
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Child.
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Betrayal.
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I trusted you.
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And you betrayed me.
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That pain that feels like a little bit of adventure from the inside out can either break you
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or forge you into something greater.
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You'll need to let Haldor die.
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After the fear of pain, he no longer controlled you.
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He died fighting for our cause.
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You died for the cause, but you won't fight for one.
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I need you.
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Now more than ever.
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We'll show them.
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We will show you all.
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Don't cry.
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You're perfect.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking by analyzing a powerful excerpt from the character Silco in the series Arcane. The focus will be on understanding the nuances of dialogue, emotional tone, and the delivery of impactful phrases. This session will enhance your confidence in speaking by utilizing the shadowing technique, a method that involves listening to a speech and trying to imitate it closely in real time. By engaging with the text, you will also improve your IELTS speaking practice skills, making it easier to convey emotions and intention in your spoken English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Power: The ability to influence or control.
  • Loyalty: A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
  • Betray: To be disloyal to someone.
  • Monster: A person who is perceived as cruel or evil.
  • Opportunity: A favorable situation for progress or advantage.
  • Truth: The quality or state of being in accordance with fact.
  • Risk: A situation involving exposure to danger.
  • Mistake: An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of your English speaking practice, particularly when using the shadowing technique, consider the following tips:

  • Listen Actively: Play the video and pay close attention to the intonation and rhythm of Silco's speech. Note how he emphasizes key words and phrases.
  • Shadowing Speed: Start by pausing the video after each sentence. Repeat after Silco, mimicking his pacing and emotional cues. This will help you integrate both speed and expression into your own speaking style.
  • Emotional Engagement: Try to connect with the emotions conveyed in the dialogue. Whether it’s power, betrayal, or loyalty, expressing genuine feelings will enhance your delivery.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your practice sessions. Listen to the recordings to identify areas for improvement, focusing on pronunciation and clarity.
  • Repetition: Repeat the shadowing practice multiple times. This will reinforce vocabulary retention and improve fluency, essential for mastering the IELTS speaking practice.
  • Practice With Others: If possible, pair up with a fellow learner for synchronous practice. Challenge each other with role-play based on the contexts discussed in the video.

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.