Shadowing Practice: Arvin Russell [The Devil All The Time] | Paralyzed - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Excuse me.
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Preacher, you got time for a sinner?
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Mama?
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Mama?
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Mama?
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Dad!
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You want your mama to die?
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Pray.
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That's my mama, Lord!
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Please, clean the cancer inside of her!
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And don't be crying, you hear?
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Don't be crying!
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Now you pray like you mean it!
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Dad, no!
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Dad, no!
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Dad, no!
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Dad, bring him back!
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You saved Charlotte!
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What about your father?
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What about him?
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I know what my daddy did.
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I ain't praying!
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You hear me?
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You hear me?
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I've forgiven you.
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Yes, sir.
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There's a lot of no good sons of bitches out there.
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Yeah, well, there's a lot of no good sons of bitches out there.
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Come on, get me!
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Please, stop!
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Stop!
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Get me!
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Get me!
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Get me on!
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Get me!
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Fuck!
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Motherfucker!
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I'm sorry!
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I'm sorry!
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You touched my sister again? Do you understand me? Do you understand me?
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Where are my feelings are no longer feelings,
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I know I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm
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sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure
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I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure I'm I'm scared to live,
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but I'm scared to die And if life is pain and I buried mine A long time ago, but it's still alive And it's taking over me, where am I?
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Did you live in the world who's carrying a baby?
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I'm in the race of life and time pass by I sit back and I watch it Hands in my pockets
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Hey, what, son?
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Hey!
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No, no, no, no!
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I don't wanna shoot you, put the gun down!
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Jonah, I'm sorry.
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I'm so sorry!
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Put the gun down, Sheriff!
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I've got my body right at you!
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Just set it on the ground and step away!
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She can kill me like she's my sister and that creature down west of Daniel!
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I'm not a bad person, Sheriff.
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You hurt my sister so bad.
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She killed herself, Sheriff.
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Did you let me take that gun out soon?
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I had no choice.
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They were gonna kill me, I swear.
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I'm paralyzed, I'm paralyzed
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I'm right into you because I could not say goodbye to your face
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I love you and I will always remember the things that you have done for me What I'm about to do, I do because I have to,
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not because I want to Please do not try and find me Love,
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your grandson, Arvin Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 78 sentences and 519 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:24. The speaker talks at a steady 118 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mama noun | /ˈmɑmə/ | Synonym of mother (“a female parent”). |
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| pocket noun | /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. |
| daddy noun | /ˈdædi/ | Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| bury verb | /ˈbɛɹi/ | To outlive. |
| grandson noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ | A son of one's child. |
| preacher noun | /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ | Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious… |
| paralyze verb | /ˈpæɹəˌlaɪz/ | To afflict with paralysis. |
| sinner noun | /ˈsɪnɚ/ | A person who, by one particular action, has sinned. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sit back verb | To recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat. |
| take over verb | To assume control of something, such as a business or enterprise, and sometimes by force. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 91 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I've. 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.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like mama, pray, scare.
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.