Shadowing Practice: Big Nate's Biggest Pranks Ever ๐ฅ | Nicktoons - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Part of being awesome is keeping the fans happy.
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Now what do my fans like most?
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Pranks.
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What Mr. Galvin doesn't know is that I slipped a burrito in his pocket
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and hid Chad in the cabinet dressed as a rat.
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Chad'll do anything for a burrito, so when he smells it on Galvin...
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Let's watch.
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I'm afraid if one of the lab rats was a gotten into my growth mirror!
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Hey!
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Get away from me!
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Oh!
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Hey!
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Oh!
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Hmm.
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They're licking my eyes out!
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Whoa!
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Ow!
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Hey, you guys want to try something really tough?
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You should do atomic sit-ups.
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Lie back, close your eyes, then try to do a sit-up.
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You'll see.
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It's stupid hard.
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Always remember, if you dish it out, you gotta be willing to take it.
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Mm-hmm.
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Oh.
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Mm-hmm.
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Hmm.
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Heh heh heh heh.
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Huh.
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Huh?
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Ah!
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Huh?
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Game respects game.
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Huh?
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Huh?
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Ah!
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Neat!
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I think it's an improvement.
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AHHHHH!
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Hey, Ellen!
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Reading your diary in here!
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Hey, you shouldn't worry so much about your nose.
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It's your personality that's the problem.
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NEAT!
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AHHHHH!
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That's my date!
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No one go near that door!
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Huh?
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You must be Logan.
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Logan, Ellen was right.
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You have the perfect amount of skin.
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Wait, Logan!
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Huh?
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Well, I guess he wasn't that into you.
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My friend Teddy's problem is that he's got a horrible timing.
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Okay, champ.
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On the count of three, say cheese!
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One...
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Cheese!
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Ah!
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Poor kid.
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Ah, water, water, water.
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I love water.
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Refreshing.
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And my buddy Francis, too much parental intervention.
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And don't get me started on my girl Dee Dee.
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Hey, Nate!
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Wait up!
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Huh?
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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I'm in!
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Time to fix some photos.
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Okay, here we go.
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Password.
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Uh, Mr. Rosa?
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No. Yearbook?
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No. What's the password?
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Come on Nate friends are depending on you Right Gina's head of yearbook
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Nate right is a loser and now the magic happens
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Are you sure you want to replace all 368 photos?
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Oh yes!
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I look ripped!
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Just look at that winning smile!
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This will make a great headshot!
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Huh, I don't remember owning a monster truck.
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Who's responsible for this?
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The legendary Nate Wright?
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Nate!
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Oh, you little so-and-so, I'll catch you!
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Look, getting gunted isn't a problem, because I only have two detentions, including...
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Uh, think again.
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Detention 1.
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Who'd like to feed Sheeler?
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I got this, Mr. G!
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Ah!
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Their claws are like a hundred scissors!
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Ugh!
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Detention 2.
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Need some help, Mr. Rosa?
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Thanks, Nate, but only teachers are legally authorized to touch school equipment.
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Ha ha, right.
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Like that's a real law.
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Detention 3.
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These are my teacher Mrs. Godfrey's fake teeth.
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I mean, each one is a special memory of how I pranked her.
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Ah-ha!
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Ah-ha!
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Holy cow, what a catch!
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That's it!
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From now on, I'm gumming all my food.
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Don't do it, Nate!
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Uh, yeah, I'm gonna do it.
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Oh, hey, kids, don't worry.
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That green gas is non-toxic.
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And humanely sourced from organic gas farms.
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Today is the day!
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We're announcing the winner of the Valentine's Day art contest.
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Whoever it is will win a pizza party fit for a king.
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Ooh, a pizza party?
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Well, that sounds just grand.
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Ooh, here comes my set. That does sound grand.
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Like a very grand gesture indeed.
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Nate, you didn't enter the contest.
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The rules of your world do not concern me.
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Uh, Mr. Rosa, are you selecting the winner?
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Oh, no. Too hard.
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You know me.
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I'm a lover.
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No hurt feelings with Mr. Rosa.
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I asked Coach John to decide.
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Confiscated.
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Confiscated.
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Confiscated.
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This is a good haul.
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I better get this to my office.
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I gotta act quick.
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Amateur hour.
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Make way for a professional.
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Why does the law require gym teachers to carry so many caves?
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Oh!
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Night, Rot.
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Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
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Pfft.
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Ha ha ha!
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Ha ha ha ha!
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Oh?
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No!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Oh!
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This pile of papers represents a year's worth of homework I've gotten out of doing.
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My neighbor's dog ate my homework!
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It's from the veterinarian.
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A samurai sliced it into a million tiny pieces.
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It's from the samurai.
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There was an explosion at the plant.
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Half the city was wiped out.
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Don't believe me?
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Ask the mayor.
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All right, if you think I've accomplished nothing today, just you wait.
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I still haven't told you the best thing about locker makeover day Rigging your locker for the unsuspecting victim.
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Hi Randy.
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Huh?
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Don't say hi to me, freak.
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Okay, bye Randy.
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I'm gonna get you, Digg!
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All these thought bubbles are giving me a bright idea.
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Time to turn Ellen's teenage turmoil into cold, hard cash.
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I couldn't believe it either.
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I mean, we both know there's someone else, right?
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I wish somebody was out there.
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Okay, so we open with a princess, sad and alone and really bad at singing, like animals die when she sings.
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Then some prince dumps her, so she's acting all lame and crying at stuff, but then she meets a headless farmhand.
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Oh, yeah.
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They get married and have lots of weird babies and everything's great.
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But then, Headless Guy totally runs off with her best maiden, leaving the princess alone again, but now with two babies to care for. And.. finished.
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Bells a-ringin'.
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A tale of love, loss, and Headless loves.
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Steppeth up and receive the promise of the pimple.
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I tried to cut my own hair, and this is what happened!
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No one ever did a girlfriend!
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Well, that's for the pimple to decide.
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Oh!
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Uh, hey, trendsetter.
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Hot haircut.
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Want to cut my hair later?
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Snape, my leg is busted and championship game is next week!
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Ah, yes.
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The great pimple has heard you.
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By the power of the pimple, I shall become the ultimate soccer player.
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Hi-ya!
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Heads up!
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All good.
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Nate, here's the bottom line.
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Bottom line, I got a tip on some monkey-powered windmills. And, well...
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I'm broke.
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I just need one big score to get me back on my feet.
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Let me touch your pimple, and I promise you'll never have to go to detention for the rest of your life!
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Here's the deal.
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We spy on everyone we know, borrow their life stories, use our imaginations to make them sound actually interesting, I draw off the arc, bada bing bada boom, five more graphic novels.
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I mean, it's so complicated, it might just work.
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Dee Dee, stick to Nichols. On it!
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I know, Motherfucker.
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Speed dating just isn't what it used to be.
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My love handles.
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Do not make this about my diet, Mother.
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Francis, you handle Godfrey.
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Location, Reckleth.
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Hobbies, cats.
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Six things I can't live without.
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Well, I have seven cats, so I'm gonna skip this one.
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Wouldn't be fair to Jermaine DePurr.
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Good.
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Teddy, you've got Uncle Pedro.
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Hey, Uncle Pedro, do you have any fun stories from middle school?
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And Chad, you have the most dangerous job of all.
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Uh, Chad?
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What's he up to now?
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Come on, Chad!
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You can do it!
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Oops.
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Hey, come with me, Chad.
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I have an even better dinner plan in store for us.
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We weren't supposed to leave camp.
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It feels like we're leaving camp.
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I wish I had my tracking collar.
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Would you pull it together, Chad?
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Everything's gonna be fine.
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Know why?
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Because I've got meat in my pants.
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Oh, is that the style these days?
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Keeping up with fashion is so hard.
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Would you just focus, Chad.
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Chad, you and I are gonna use my meat pants to bag us a beast.
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And then.. s'mores?
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Wait, won't this make the big beast come to me?
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Exactly!
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And when he tries to attack you, I'll go at him from behind.
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He'll never see me coming.
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Genius.
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Ha.
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Oh.
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Yeah, I'm not sure about this plan.
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Oh, come on, Chad.
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Have any of my wild and impulsive schemes ever put you in danger before?
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Oh no!
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Oh no!
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Oh no!
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Oh no!
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What the?
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Nope.
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In fact, I have the scars to prove it.
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Woo!
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Oh, yeah.
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I forgot about that one. But great!
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So, no matter what happens, just remember, it's all part of the plan.
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Trust the plan.
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Got it?
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Got it!
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Ch-Ch-Chad?
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Someone turn around.
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Okay.
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It's possible my plan may need work.
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Ah, narcolepsy is always so rough.
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Oh, should I do something?
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I feel like I should do something.
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No, Chad, no. Nate said, trust the plan.
Context & Background
This section takes inspiration from the fun antics portrayed in the video "Big Nate's Biggest Pranks Ever." The character of Big Nate is known for his playful personality and humorous pranks, which form the backdrop of this transcript. As he engages with his friends and authority figures, his dialogues are filled with clever remarks and comedic timing. The playful nature of the interactions provides a rich context for language learners to explore humor in everyday situations while enhancing their understanding of informal English. Emulating this light-hearted banter can help you learn English effectively by making the learning process enjoyable and relatable.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Game respects game." - This means that if someone is good at something, they should appreciate the skills of others.
- "You gotta be willing to take it." - A reminder to accept consequences or reactions that come with one's actions, especially in a humorous context.
- "Always remember..." - A common phrase to introduce important advice or reminders.
- "Hey! Get away from me!" - This is an expressive way to assert personal space or discomfort, often used in humorous situations.
- "That's my date!" - This can imply possessiveness or excitement about someone special.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Improving your English speaking skills through shadowing requires effort and a structured approach. Here's how you can leverage this video for effective practice:
- Watch and Listen: Start by watching the video without subtitles to get a grasp of the characters and context. Pay attention to tone and humor, which are essential for understanding casual speech.
- Transcribe Key Phrases: Write down the phrases mentioned above. This will help reinforce your memory and give you something to focus on during your practice.
- Practice Shadowing: Use the shadowing technique. Play the video again, pausing frequently. Repeat after the characters to mirror their intonation and rhythm. This is a great way to engage with the material on a deeper level.
- Record Yourself: After you feel comfortable with the dialogue, record yourself speaking the lines. This will allow you to hear your pronunciation and pacing, making adjustments as necessary.
- Engage with Others: Share your recordings with friends or language partners. Ask for feedback on your delivery, and don't shy away from playful dialogues like Big Nate's to make the practice more enjoyable.
By following these steps and utilizing the resources of your shadowing site, you can effectively learn English with YouTube videos like "Big Nate's Biggest Pranks Ever." Remember, learning a language can be fun, especially when you incorporate elements of humor and creativity like those featured in the playful pranks and dialogues of Big Nate!
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.