Shadowing Practice: Disney Tangled I have a dream full HD - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Bye.
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I'm malicious, mean, and scary!
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My sneer could curdle dairy!
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And violence -wise, my hands are not the cleanest!
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But despite my evil look, and my temper, and my heart, I've always yearned to be a concert pianist.
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Can't you see me on this day performing Mozart?
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Tickling the ivories till they gleam.
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Yep, I'd rather be called deadly for my killer show tunes, Edly.
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Thank you!
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'Cause way down deep inside I've got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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CIA ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem!
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Though I feel like breaking femurs, you can count me within dreamers!
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Like everybody else, I've got a dream!
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I've got scars and lumps and bruises, well something here that oozes, and let's not even mention my complexion.
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But despite my expert toes and my goiter and my nose, I really want to make a love connection.
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Can't you see me with a special little lady?
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We're rowing in a rowboat down the stream.
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Though I'm one disgusting blighter, I'm a lover, not a fighter, cause way down deep inside I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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And I know one day romance will reign supreme.
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Though my face leaves people screaming, there's a child behind it dreaming.
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Like everybody else, I've got a dream.
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Call it luck to quit and be a florist.
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Gunter does interior design.
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Ulf is into mine.
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Attila's cupcakes are sublime.
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Bruiser gets stuck.
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Killer shows, Banggood's little puppet shows, and Vladimir collects ceramic unicorns.
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What about you?
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I'm sorry, me?
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What's your dream?
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No, no, no. Sorry, boys.
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I don't sing.
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Surrounded by enormous piles of money!
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I've got a dream!
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She's got a dream!
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I've got a dream!
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She's got a dream!
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I just wanna see the floating lanterns gleam!
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And with every passing hour, I'm so glad I left my tower!
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Like all you lovely folks, I've got a dream!
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She's got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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He's got a dream!
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So our puppets, it's a really better stream!
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We're on the team!
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Call us brutal, sacramentistic, and protestably optimistic.
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'Cause we got deep inside, we gotta see.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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I've got a dream.
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Woo -hoo -hoo!
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Just wait a deep inside, I've got a dream.
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No!

Exploring Dreams Through a Lively Dialogue

Imagine a group of unique characters sharing their deepest aspirations—this is the heart of the video, where even those who seem tough or unusual open up about their dreams. The dialogue mirrors real-life conversations where people connect by revealing their hopes, making it perfect for learn english with youtube practice. It’s a fun way to see how language conveys personality, emotion, and vulnerability, all while using everyday phrases.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Remember

  • "Way down deep inside" – A vivid way to talk about inner feelings (e.g., "Way down deep inside, I’ve always wanted to travel").
  • "Tickling the ivories" – A playful collocation for playing the piano (great for adding flair to conversations).
  • "Romance will reign supreme" – Expressing confidence that love will win out (useful for storytelling or debates).
  • "Floating lanterns gleam" – Combines imagery and action, perfect for describing scenes in IELTS speaking practice.
  • "Count me within dreamers" – A natural way to include yourself in a group (e.g., "When it comes to adventure, count me within explorers").

Your Shadowing Challenge

The shadowing technique is a powerful tool for improving pronunciation and fluency. Here’s your task: Pick a 30-second clip from the video (try the part where characters list their dreams). Play the clip, pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone, speed, and stress. For extra practice, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to record yourself and compare. Focus on how the speakers emphasize words like "dream" and "gleam"—this will help you sound more natural in English. Do this 5 times, and notice how your rhythm and intonation improve!

This exercise isn’t just about repeating words—it’s about connecting with the emotion behind the dialogue, which is key for confident speaking. Ready to start? Press play and let the magic of shadowing transform your English!

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →