Shadowing Practice: Dumbledore vs. Voldemort | Full Scene | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I will carry a bat!
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You're coming to get me!
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Trucio!
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You've got to mean it, Harry.
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She killed him.
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She deserves it.
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You know the spell, Harry. Do it! Do it!
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So...weak.
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It was foolish of you to come here tonight, Tom.
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The orders are on their way.
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By which time I shall be gone. And you...
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I'll be dead.
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Ah!
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Oh, no!
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I'm not
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going to die.
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Oh, my God.
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Thank you.
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You've lost
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all that.
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Ah!
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Harry. So weak. So vulnerable.
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Look at me.
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Harry, it isn't how you are alike.
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It's how you are not.
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Harry.
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I'm sorry.
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Ha ha!
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You're the weak one.
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And you'll never know love. Or friendship.
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And I feel sorry for you.
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You're a
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fool, Harry Potter.
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And you will lose everything.
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He's back.
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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 vs. Voldemort”. This video has 36 sentences and 136 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:40.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| vulnerable adjective | /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ | More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
| alike adjective | /əˈlaɪk/ | Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference. |
| foolish adjective | /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ | Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid. |
| weak adjective | /wi(ː)k/ | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| deserve verb | /dɪˈzɝv/ | To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. |
| carry verb | /ˈkæɹ.i/ | To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're coming to get me!
- Harry, it isn't how you are alike.
- It's how you are not.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, you've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
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 friendship, spell, vulnerable.
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.