Shadowing Practice: Elena of Avalor s02e07 Promo - Rise of the Sorceress - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Rise of the Sorceress.
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And as the legend goes, an explorer was sent off by royal decree to explore uncharted.. seeped into the barren ground.
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I know, right?
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But it gets better.
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Oh, then please go on.
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When the explorer finally returned, the gory- My parents loved it so much
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that we used to perform a song inspired by the story at every sunflower festival.
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This will be the first year we've done it without them.
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Aw, I'm sorry.
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Thanks, Naomi.
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Princess Elena!
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Armando!
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Here!
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Hey, what's up with your hair?
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Oh, the sun makes my hair darker.
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Well, I gotta go.
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See ya!
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Don't forget we're working on decorations later.
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I'll be there!
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Losing her patience.
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It's already lost.
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Sh-Shiriki, I need more shape-shifting potion.
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The spell is wearing off!
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And whose fault is that, Karna?
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You've been Rita for weeks.
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Is it that hard to swipe a potion from a boy wizard?
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I've been trying!
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But Elena has me busy preparing for that flower festival tomorrow.
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All visitors?
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Uh, yeah.
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How else are they going to get in?
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Suddenly, I feel.. festive.
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You?
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Festive?
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And I will do it myself.
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I can do it!
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Either way, tomorrow I will turn that statue back into Fiera.
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And you finally get to become Malvagos, if you don't mess it all up.
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Here, cover your hair and get back to the castle.
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I will get that potion.
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See you at the festival.
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My friends and loves to see the sprawling flower bust.
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My tears of love, the raindrops fall.
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Christina, you should join the dance.
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I'd love that.
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But it's kinda hard to dance on wheels.
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The raindrops fall
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And she never showed up to help me finish the decorations.
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Huh.
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She's usually so dependable.
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Hello?
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Anyone in there?
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Come on!
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Ow!
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Ah, there you are.
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Mmm, looking for Mateo?
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Uh, yeah!
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I wanted to surprise him with chilaquiles.
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I know how much he loves them.
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That's great, but.. where are they?
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Oh!
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I...
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I must have left him in the kit there.
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It's for you.
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And just so you know, if the painting is shut, Mateo's not home.
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Come on, let's go get ready for the festival.
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Okay, let's try it again.
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What's wrong?
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I'm just getting in the way.
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And I know how important this dance is to your family.
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Christina, you're not in the way.
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And we have plenty more time to practice before...
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That dress looks great on you.
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Did you find Rita?
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Yeah.
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Can I talk to you for a second?
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Uh, why don't you all go on ahead?
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I'll be right out.
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Okay, we'll see you there.
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What's up?
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What's up?
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I caught Rita poking around by Mateo's workshop, acting all weird.
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Not this again.
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Naomi, the last time you thought she was acting weird, it turned out to be nothing.
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But this time, it's different.
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How?
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I'm not sure.
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Okay, fine.
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I'll get you proof.
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Or you can remember that this is a festival of new beginnings
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and you can give your friendship with Rita a fresh start.
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Mateo!
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You got my name right.
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Let's dance!
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Uh, okay.
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But I should warn you, I have two left feet.
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Oh!
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And I have two right feet.
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So we're a perfect match.
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Oh.
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I was looking for you earlier, but I couldn't figure out how to open the painting.
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What do you have to do? say open sesame abrit the sessimo
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or something no you just sorry about
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that don't be i was the one who dropped you anyway thanks for the dance Okay,
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I just need to find the keyhole. Is that...
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Where are the potions? Which one is it?
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No, no, no, no. Enlarging potion.
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No. Ensmalling potion.
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Nope.
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Disappearing potion?
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Nope.
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Hmm... Is that Mateo's potion?
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Excuse me!
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Excuse me! Can you...
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What?
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What?
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Impossible.
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My potions are all locked up in my workshop, and I'm the only one with the key.
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It's...it's gone.
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I saw her give the potion to a man and a woman, but then I lost them.
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I'll check my workshop to see if anything's missing.
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I'll check the rest of the palace.
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And I'll tell Elena.
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Well done, Carla.
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I never thought I'd hear you say that.
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Neither did I.
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Shuriki?
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Your battle with the royal wizard is over.
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The bad news is you lost.
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And the boy turned you to stone. And the good news?
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I just freed you.
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So now, that's all in the past now, and if I were in your robe, I'd start thinking about your future.
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Now, I need you to get me into the royal treasury.
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Is that all?
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Then we have a deal.
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New beginning.
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And so, I dedicate this new dance to the memory of my parents.
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Everybody ready?
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No, I can't do it.
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I know, that's why I can't do it.
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It's too important and I'm gonna mess it up.
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I'm gonna let you in on a little secret.
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Okay, I'll do it.
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Great.
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All right, we're ready.
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To face the light of each parade
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For all we lost is time to save Behold the dawn of this new day As all our bubbles melt away Jureki?
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Wait!
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Badissimo!
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My wand!
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I'm sorry.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills using lines from the Elena of Avalor promo titled "Rise of the Sorceress." This engaging dialogue offers an exciting way to immerse yourself in narrative discourse while practicing conversational English. You'll enhance your pronunciation and intonation by repeating phrases and interacting with the characters in the dialogue. The context of a lively festival and magical plot will keep you engaged as you learn practical vocabulary and expressions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Explorer: A person who investigates unknown regions.
  • Royal decree: An official order made by a king or queen.
  • Shape-shifting potion: A magical liquid that allows the drinker to change form.
  • Decorations: Items used to beautify a space for an event.
  • Festival: A celebration or event, often with music, dancing, and other festivities.
  • Statue: A carved or cast figure of a person or animal.
  • Gory: Involving a lot of violence or bloodshed.
  • Dependable: Reliable or trustworthy.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, utilize shadowing techniques with the transcript. Start by listening to short segments of the dialogue and then mimic the speech, paying attention to the tone and rhythm. Since the characters display a mix of excitement and urgency, focus on capturing that emotional energy in your speech. This type of english speaking practice will not only help you improve your English pronunciation but also your ability to express emotions in conversation. Utilize a shadowing site or play the video in a loop to support your practice.

Start slow if needed; try to replicate the phrases after hearing them a few times. As you gain confidence, increase the speed to match the original audio. This technique is excellent preparation for those aiming for IELTS speaking practice, as it simulates real-life conversations in English. By engaging with the lively exchanges from this episode, you’ll discover new ways to enhance your vocabulary while enjoying your learning experience.

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.