Shadowing Practice: Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans Chat THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The movie's awesome.
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The movie's awesome.
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Thanks man.
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It's just flat out awesome.
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It's alright.
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I'm joking, it's awesome.
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One of the things the Marvel films have done is they
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found a way to ramp up not just the action part of it but the intensity as well,
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especially with Winter Soldier.
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I mean the intensity level and that was great.
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Meaning not so much with Thor?
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No, not so much.
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That's what he said.
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I can read between those lines, bro.
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Especially Winter Soldier.
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I got it.
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Continue.
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Just right this way.
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What's a challenge for you guys as performers though to like reflect
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that and to bring that intensity level and that feel of the action up a notch for the audiences?
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How do you guys do that?
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I mean, well, this is going to sound strange, but I'll say it.
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And that's great.
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You can't ever say it.
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Say it.
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I'm with you.
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I'm right here with you.
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Say it.
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Say it.
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Do not be afraid.
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Go.
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Go.
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I have like 20 horrible jokes in my head that I'm not going to say.
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This is gonna sound strange.
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But I mean, you really do go to every single scene, every movie.
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You, as an actor, do the same thing.
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I mean, you play every action scene with the same level of intensity.
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You play everything with...
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We're going to 100%.
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We're turning it up to 11 every time.
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And it's just a matter of what the filmmakers do with that,
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to be completely honest.
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I mean, films are such a giant collaboration.
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And as an actor, you play one small role.
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And in these roles, I have to be honest,
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that we're always going as far and as much as we can possibly do.
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And it's just a matter of what happens on the backside
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of these movies in terms of what ends up on the screen.
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If you guys talk about the evolution of your character as well,
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because, Chris, one of the things I've noticed a lot about Thor
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that's so great is you bring these slightly different nuances to Thor,
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whether he's on Asgard or on Earth or whatever.
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You bring new aspects to him.
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And with Captain America, it's like,
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as we've seen him evolve...
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He doesn't bring nuances.
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Yes!
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That was perfect.
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Let me just say that we've had a lot of Captain America love today,
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okay, so I'm glad to get some of this.
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And then, you know, we see Captain America evolving into his leadership role,
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but we also see you evolving like more and more as we see you more on screen,
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owning the role.
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Right?
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More of a digression, is that a word?
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Oh, man.
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If that was a real question.
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Why are you both so great?
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There we go.
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Let's just sum it up like that.
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Ah, we can't help it.
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Special effects.
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CGI, magic.
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CGI.
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Alright, well...
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No, sorry, we didn't answer.
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Thor gets more and more nuanced as we go on.
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We see you owning the role more.
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How do you guys do it?
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I can't stop.
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Anytime there's a compliment toward you, I'm gonna disagree.
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Ah, go answer a question.
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Oh man.
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Oh, man.
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You know, that's the writers.
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You know, it's the directors.
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We just, uh, it's true.
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Oh, my God.
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We're just barred.
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We're just ruining our career.
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We have no career left.
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It's over.
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This is it.
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Enjoy this right now.
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This is our last junkie.
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Before our career.
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Just dorkitos.
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We finished ours ago we just won't leave them home.
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No, well, OK, now I'll answer seriously.
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I mean, we get, yeah,
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we have great scoops and things.
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But each time you want to,
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that's the advantage to coming back and playing these characters.
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You want to do something different.
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And you get to go and do other films in between,
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which is nice, and hopefully learn from that and grow.
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And I don't know.
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I mean, it was better when we went.
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All right, guys, well, listen, the movie is fantastic.
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You're both great in it,
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and we can't wait to have it on AMC screens.
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Thanks a lot, guys.
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Really?
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Thank you very much.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English speaking practice through the engaging dialogue between Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in their discussion about "The Avengers: Age of Ultron." You will refine your listening and speaking skills by imitating their conversational style, which is lively and filled with nuances. By practicing with real dialogues, you can develop your fluency and understand how intonation and emotion play significant roles in effective communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Intensity level - A measure of how strong or powerful an action is.
  • Turn it up to 11 - An idiomatic expression meaning to increase effort or energy to its maximum level.
  • Collaboration - Working together with others to achieve a common goal, especially in creative projects.
  • Reflection - The act of showing or representing something; in this context, it refers to how actors portray their characters’ emotions and actions.
  • Nuances - Subtle differences or variations in meaning or expression.
  • Horrible jokes - A humorous reference to jokes that are likely to be bad but still funny in a light-hearted context.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your english speaking practice, employ the shadowing technique, also known as shadowspeak. This involves listening to the video and repeating what you hear almost simultaneously, mimicking the actors’ tone, speed, and emotion. Here are some tips specific to the speed and tone of this video:

  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans convey emotions through their speech. Try to capture this in your own practice.
  • Slow it Down: If the natural speed feels overwhelming, slow down the video or use a shadowing site that allows you to control playback speed. Start with a slower pace and gradually increase as you become more comfortable.
  • Break it Down: Work on short segments of dialogue at a time. This approach helps you internalize the nuances and improves your confidence.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your speech and listen back to identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and intonation.
  • Practice Regularly: Consistency is key in mastering shadow speech. Engage with similar videos regularly to reinforce your skills.

By following these tips, you will enhance your speaking ability, gain confidence in varied conversation styles, and improve your English fluency. Happy practicing!

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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