Shadowing Practice: Dumbledore’s Army Assembles | Order of the Phoenix - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay.
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You've done it Neville.
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You've found the Room of Requirement. For what?
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It's also known as the Come and Go Room.
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The Room of Requirement only appears when a person has real need of it.
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And is always equipped for the Seeker's needs.
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So, say you really needed the toy.
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Charming, Ronald.
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But yes, that is the general idea.
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It's brilliant.
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It's like Hogwarts wants us to fight back.
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EXPELLIARMOUR I'm hopeless.
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You're just flourishing your wand too much.
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Try it like this.
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EXPELLIARMOUR You will please copy the approved text four times to ensure maximum retention.
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There will be no need to talk.
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You don't need to think is more like it.
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Exploramus.
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Wands away!
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Stunning is one of the most useful spells in your arsenal.
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It's sort of a wizard's bread and butter, really.
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So, um, come on then, Nigel.
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Give me your best shot.
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Stop the slide!
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Good.
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Not bad. At all.
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Don't worry.
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I'll go easier.
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Thanks for that.
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Come on, Ron.
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Come on, Ron.
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Come on, Ron.
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One second.
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You're on.
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Thank you.
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Shut up.
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I'd let her do that.
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It's a good matter, isn't it?
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It's completely intentional.
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Oh, Pucam.
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Would you like a cup of tea?
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Now focus on a fixed point and try again.
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Expelliarmus!
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Very good, keep your concentration.
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Great.
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A little higher.
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I'm okay.
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I'm okay.
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Stupid stick.
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Stupid fire.
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Those wishing to join the inquisitorial squad for extra credit may sign up in the High Inquisitor's office.
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To meet you, Ezra!
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Working hard is important, but there's something that matters even more.
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Believing in yourself.
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Think of it this way.
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Every great wizard in history has started out as nothing more than what we are now.
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Students.
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If they can do it, why not us?
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I don't know.
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Superfied!
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Expelliarmus!
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Expelliarmus!
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Expelliarmus!
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Redulto!
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Speliamis.
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Speliamis!
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Fantastic, Neville.
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Well done.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Dumbledore’s Army Assembles”. This video has 69 sentences and 313 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:05. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wand noun | /wɑnd/ | A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority. |
| inquisitorial adjective | /ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔɹiəl/ | Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition. |
| equip verb | /ɪˈkwɪp/ | To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging). |
| flourish verb | /ˈflʊ̈ɹ.ɪʃ/ | To thrive or grow well. |
| hopeless adjective | /ˈhoʊplɪs/ | Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive. |
| intentional adjective | /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ | Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily. |
| retention noun | /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ | The act of retaining or something retained. |
| wizard noun | /ˈwɪzɚd/ | Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices. |
| approve verb | /əˈpɹuːv/ | To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory. |
| charm noun | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation). |
| concentration noun | /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated. |
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
| arsenal noun | /ˈɑːsənəl/ | A military establishment for the storing, development, manufacturing, testing, or repairing of arms, ammunition, and other war materiel; an armoury. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fight back verb | /faɪt bæk/ | To defend oneself by fighting. |
| shut up | /ʃʌt ʌp/ | Stop talking (usually in the form of making annoying, irrelevant, or false comments, during a period of peace and quiet, or when one is not allowed to talk)… |
| start out verb | To emerge suddenly; to jump out. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're just flourishing your wand too much.
- You don't need to think is more like it.
- I'd let her do that.
- Would you like a cup of tea?
- If they can do it, why not us?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've done · You've found · has started |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will please · will be · I'll go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: flourish /ˈflʊ̈ɹ.ɪʃ/, intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/, retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: inquisitorial /ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔɹiəl/, intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.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 wand, inquisitorial, equip.
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.