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Oh, are you two here for the Blade Games?
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You know it!
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More to cut?
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Rigged slice?
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Bet you can't guess who's who.
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Okay, so listen up.
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Here is how the Blade Games work.
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You have to get through these five stations.
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Slice the overgrown bamboo.
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Chop the hedges along the western trail.
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Cut up the old mylar balloons.
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Light up that old dead tree stump.
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And dice the birthday salami.
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The winner will get this.
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The official Blade Games trophy.
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Whoa!
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Now, if you'll come right this way, we can get things started.
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Oh, yeah.
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Who are they even competing against?
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Huh?
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Ready, set, go!
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Big slice!
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I mean, they absolutely suck, but I'm oddly impressed they're motivated at all.
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Huh, how did you do it, Benson?
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Just a little technique I learned from Pop's old motivational tapes.
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Jolly good show.
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There's something wrong about this.
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Oh, what's the worst that could happen?
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Take his drink out, take your heart.
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Chop!
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Yeah, I'm blind!
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Uh, who are you?
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Calvin Chopman Smith!
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Sign my place!
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Mr. Chop, we're big fans.
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We're here for the Blade Games.
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Oh, I see the confusion.
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No, no, this is more of a work function.
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Not Blade Games?
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What?
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It's not Blade Games.
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No, no, it's Blade Games.
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Keep going.
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It's not really Blade Games.
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It's this thing called gamifying.
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Oh, you besmirched the name of Blade Games.
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And now we're gonna blade this park to the studs!
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It is real!
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Oh, quick, before they chop it all down.
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Well, that could have gone better, but at least Mordecai and Rigby are still motivated.
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Okay, this is fine.
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The jobs are getting done.
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Oh, hey, Benson.
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Is that part of the competition?
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Wait, stop!
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Hey, Benson, is that part of the competition?
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No, please stop!
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Hey, Benson, is your car part of the competition?
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Oh, no, no, no!
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Take some for ring -blade!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Huh?
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There he is.
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Geez.
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That's super awkward.
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Okay.
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Time to cut and run.
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Later, guys!
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Whoa, bro.
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This is pretty uncomfortable.
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Yeah, sorry, buddy.
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Hey Benson, we'll go do our jobs.
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Yeah man, jeez.
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I'll see what I can do about your car.
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And remember, if gamifying doesn't work, pulling on the heartstrings is an effective tool that gets quick results.
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Emotional manipulation.
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Ha ha ha!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Blade Games = Mind Blown”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: blade, Benson, chop, slice, competition. This video has 79 sentences and 388 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:56. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 14 of its 79 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| blade noun | /bleɪd/ | The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts. |
| chop verb | /t͡ʃɑp/ | To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. |
| slice noun | /slaɪs/ | That which is thin and broad. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| motivate verb | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate. |
| technique noun | /tɛkˈniːk/ | The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| tape noun | /teɪ̯p/ | Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape. |
| suck verb | /sʌk/ | To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). |
| buddy | /ˈbʌdi/ | A person far removed from the conversation. |
| compete verb | /kəmˈpiːt/ | To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend. |
| awkward adjective | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. |
| confusion noun | /kənˈfjuːʒən/ | A lack of clarity or order. |
| uncomfortable adjective | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | Not comfortable; causing discomfort. |
| trophy noun | /ˈtɹoʊfi/ | An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cut up verb | To cut upward. | |
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. | |
| listen up verb | To listen closely; to pay attention. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will get · you'll come · we'll go |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are they even competing · are getting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/, manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
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 blade, chop, slice.
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.